Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
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How to get a copy of the water system's complete source water assess-
ment.
Consider the following taken from Capital City's Consumer
Confidence Report (annual drinking water quality report):
For a copy of the water system's complete source water assess-
ment and questions regarding this report contact Capital City's
Water Quality Lab at xxx-xxx-xxxx. For more information about
decisions affecting your drinking water quality, you may attend
Capital City city council meetings. For times and agendas, call
Capital City Clerk's Office at xxx-xxx.xxxx.
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The level (or range of levels) of any contaminant found in local drinking
water, as well as USEPA's health-based standard (maximum contaminant
level) for comparison.
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The likely source of that contaminant in the local drinking water supply.
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The potential health effects of any contaminant detected in violation of an
USEPA health standard and an accounting of the system's actions to restore
safe drinking water.
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The water system's compliance with other drinking water-related rules.
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An educational statement for vulnerable populations about avoiding
Cryptosporidium.
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Educational information on nitrate, arsenic, or lead in areas where these
contaminants may be a concern.
With regard to the levels of contami-
nants, their possible sources, and the levels detected in local drink-
ing water supplies, consider the information provided by Capital
City to its ratepayers in the city's annual drinking water quality
report for 2011, which is shown in
Table 3.5
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Phone numbers of additional sources of information, including the water
system and USEPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
This information supplements public notification that water systems must
provide to their customers upon discovering any violation of a contaminant
standard. This annual report should not be the primary notification of poten-
tial health risks posed by drinking water; instead, it provides customers with
water quality information from the previous year.
