We're pleased to present to you this year's Annual Quality Water Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water.Our water source is purchased from the Ship Bottom Water Department, a copy of their report is included. Their water source is from the Atlantic City Aquifer, over 600 feet deep.
As you can see by the table, our system had no violations. We’re proud that your drinking water meets or exceeds all Federal and State requirements. We have learned through our monitoring and testing that some contaminants have been detected. The EPA has determined that your water IS SAFE at these levels.
If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact the Stafford Township Water and Sewer Utility Department at 609-597-1000 ext. 8588. Our office hours are from 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. They are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month in the Municipal Complex at 260 E. Bay Avenue, Manahawkin in the Council Room. Regular Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.
Stafford Township Water and Sewer Utilitiy Department routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. This table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 31st, 1999.
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.
Contaminant Violation Y/N Level Detected- Unit Measurement MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination
Microbiological Contaminants
1. Total Coliform Bacteria (Monthly) N ND 0 0 Naturally present in the environment
Presence of coliform bacteria in 5% of monthly samples
2. Fecal coliform and E.coli (Monthly) N ND 0 0 Human and animal fecal waste
A routine sample and repeat sample are total coliform positive, and one is also fecal coliform or E. coli positive
3. Turbidity N ND 0 n/a TT Soil runoff
Radioactive Contaminants
Contaminant Violation Y/N Level Detected- Unit Measurement MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination
4. Beta/photon emitters N ND -mrem/yr 0 4 Decay of natural and man-made deposits
5. Alpha emitters N .22 -pCi/1 0 15 Erosion of natural deposits
6. Combined radium N ND -pCi/l 0 5 Erosion of natural deposits
Inorganic Contaminants
Contaminant Violation Y/N Level Detected- Unit Measurement MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination
7. Antimony N N/A -ppb 6 6 Discharge from petroleum refineries; fire retardants; ceramics; electronics; solder
8. Arsenic N N/A -ppb n/a 50 Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes
9. Asbestos N N/A -MFL 7 7 Decay of asbestos cement water mains; erosion of natural deposits
10. Barium N N/A -ppm 2 2 Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits
11. Beryllium N N/A -ppb 4 4 Discharge from metal refineries and coal-burning factories; discharge from electrical, aerospace, and defense industries
12. Cadmium N N/A -ppb 5 5 Corrosion of galvanized pipes; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from metal refineries; runoff from waste batteries and paints
13. Chromium N N/A -ppb 100 100 Discharge from steel and pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits
14. Copper N .6 -ppm 1.3 AL=1.3 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives
15. Cyanide N N/A -ppb 200 200 Discharge from steel/metal factories; discharge from plastic and fertilizer factories
16. Fluoride N .1 -ppm 4 4 Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
17. Lead N .002 -ppb 0 AL=15 Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural deposits
18. Mercury (inorganic) N N/A -ppb 2 2 Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from refineries and factories; runoff from landfills; runoff from cropland
19. Nitrate (as Nitrogen) N N/A -ppm 10 10 Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits
20. Nitrite (as Nitrogen) N N/A -ppm 1 1 Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits
21. Selenium N N/A -ppb 50 50 Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from mines
22. Thallium N N/A -ppb 0.5 2 Leaching from ore-processing sites; discharge from electronics, glass, and drug factories
Synthetic Organic Contaminants including Pesticides and Herbicides
Contaminant Violation Y/N Level Detected- Unit Measurement MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination
23. 2,4-D N n/a -ppb 70 70 Runoff from herbicide used on row crops
24. 2,4,5-TP (Silvex) N n/a -ppb 50 50 Residue of banned herbicide
25. Acrylamide N n/a 0 TT Added to water during sewage/wastewater treatment
26. Alachlor N n/a 0 2 Runoff from herbicide used on row crops
27. Atrazine N n/a 3 3 Runoff from herbicide used on row crops
28. Benzo(a)pyrene (PAH) N n/a -nanograms/l 0 200 Leaching from linings of water storage tanks and distribution lines
29. Carbofuran N n/a -ppb 40 40 Leaching of soil fumigant used on rice and alfalfa
30. Chlordane N n/a -ppb 0 2 Runoff from herbicide used on row crops
31. Dalapon N n/a -ppb 200 200 Runoff from herbicide used on rights of way
32. Di(2-ethylhexyl) N n/a -ppb 400 400 Discharge from chemical factories
33. Di(2-ethylhexyl) N n/a -ppb 0 6 Discharge from rubber and chemical factories
34. Dibromochloropropane N n/a -nanograms/1 0 200 Runoff/leaching from soil fumigant used on soybeans, cotton, pineapples, and orchards
35. Dinoseb N n/a -ppb 7 7 Runoff from herbicide used on soybeans and vegetables
36. Diquat N n/a -ppb 20 20 Runoff from herbicide use
Contaminant Violation Y/N Level Detected- Unit Measurement MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination
37. Dioxin [2,3,7,8-TCDD] N n/a -picograms/l 0 30 Emissions from waste incineration and other combustion; discharge from chemical factories
38. Endothall N n/a -ppb 100 100 Runoff from herbicide use
39. Endrin n n/a -ppb 2 2 Residue of banned insecticide
40. Epichlorohydrin n n/a -ppb 0 TT Discharge from industrial chemical factories; an impurity of some water treatment chemicals
41. Ethylene dibromide N n/a -nanograms/1 0 50 Discharge from petroleum refineries
42. Glyphosate N n/a -ppb 700 700 Runoff from herbicide use
43. Heptachlor N n/a -nanograms/1 0 400 Runoff from herbicide use
44. Heptachlor epoxide N n/a -nanograms/1 0 200 Breakdown of heptachlor
45. Hexachlorobenzene N n/a -ppb 0 1 Discharge from metal refineries and agricultural chemical factories
46. Hexachlorocyclo-pentadiene N n/a -ppb 50 50 Discharge from chemical factories
47. Lindane N n/a -nanograms/l 200 200 Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on cattle, lumber, gardens
48. Methoxychlor N n/a -ppb 40 40 Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on fruits, vegetables, alfalfa, livestock
49. Oxamyl [Vydate] N n/a -ppb 200 200 Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on apples, potatoes and tomatoes
50. PCBs [Polychlorinated biphenyls] N n/a -nanograms/1 0 500 Runoff from landfills; discharge of waste chemicals
51. Pentachlorophenol N n/a -ppb 0 1 Discharge from wood preserving factories
52. Picloram N n/a -ppb 500 500 Herbicide runoff
53. Simazine N n/a -ppb 4 4 Herbicide runoff
54. Toxaphene N n/a -ppb 0 3 Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on cotton and cattle
Volatile Organic Contaminants
Contaminant Violation Y/N Level Detected- Unit Measurement MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination
55. Benzene N N/A -ppb 0 5 Discharge from factories; leaching from gas storage tanks and landfills
56. Carbon tetrachloride N N/A -ppb 0 5 Discharge from chemical plants and other industrial activities
57. Chlorobenzene N N/A -ppb 100 100 Discharge from chemical and agricultural chemical factories
58. o-Dichlorobenzene N n/a -ppb 600 600 Discharge from industrial chemical factories
59. p-Dichlorobenzene N n/a -ppb 75 75 Discharge from industrial chemical factories
60. 1,2 - Dichloroethane N N/A -ppb 0 5 Discharge from industrial chemical factories
61. 1,1 - Dichloroethylene N N/A -ppb 7 7 Discharge from industrial chemical factories
62. cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
N N/A -ppb 70 70 Discharge from industrial chemical factories
63. trans - 1,2 -Dichloroethylene N N/A -ppb 100 100 Discharge from chemical and agricultural chemical factories
64. Dichloromethane N n/a -ppb 0 5 Discharge from pharmaceutical and chemical factories
65. 1,2-Dichloropropane N N/A -ppb 0 5 Discharge from industrial chemical factories
66. Ethylbenzene N N/A -ppb 700 700 Discharge from petroleum refineries
67. Styrene N n/a -ppb 100 100 Discharge from rubber and plastic factories; leaching from landfills
68. Tetrachloroethylene N n/a -ppb 0 5 Leaching from PVC pipes; discharge from factories and dry cleaners
69. 1,2,4 -Trichlorobenzene N N/A -ppb 70 70 Discharge from textile-finishing factories
70. 1,1,1 - Trichloroethane N N/A -ppb 200 200 Discharge from metal degreasing sites and other factories
71. 1,1,2 -Trichloroethane N N/A -ppb 3 5 Discharge from industrial chemical factories
72. Trichloroethylene N N/A -ppb 0 5 Discharge from metal degreasing sites and other factories
73. TTHM [Total trihalomethanes] N n/a -ppb 0 100 By-product of drinking water chlorination
74. Toluene N N/A -ppm 1 1 Discharge from petroleum factories
75. Vinyl Chloride N N/A -ppb 0 2 Leaching from PVC piping; discharge from plastics factories
76. Xylenes N N/A -ppm 10 10 Leaching from PVC piping; discharge from plastics factories
(1) Total Coliform. Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially-harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and this was a warning of potential problems.
(2) Fecal coliform/E.Coli. Fecal coliforms and E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Microbes in these wastes can cause short-term effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, and people with severely compromised immune systems.
(3) Turbidity. Turbidity has no health effects. However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.
(4) Beta/photon emitters. Certain minerals are radioactive and may emit forms of radiation known as photons and beta radiation. Some people who drink water containing beta and photon emitters in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
(5) Alpha emitters. Certain minerals are radioactive and may emit a form of radiation known as alpha radiation. Some people who drink water containing alpha emitters in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
(6) Combined Radium 226/228. Some people who drink water containing radium 226 or 228 in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
(7) Antimony. Some people who drink water containing antimony well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience increases in blood cholesterol and decreases in blood sugar.
(8) Arsenic. Some people who drink water containing arsenic in excess of the MCL over many years could experience skin damage or problems with their circulatory system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
(9) Asbestos. Some people who drink water containing asbestos in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of developing benign intestinal polyps.
(10) Barium. Some people who drink water containing barium in excess of the MCL over many years could experience an increase in their blood pressure.
(11) Beryllium. Some people who drink water containing beryllium well in excess of the MCL over many years could develop intestinal lesions.
(12) Cadmium. Some people who drink water containing cadmium in excess of the MCL over many years could experience kidney damage.
(13) Chromium. Some people who use water containing chromium well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience allergic dermatitis.
(14) Copper. Copper is an essential nutrient, but some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over a relatively short amount of time could experience gastrointestinal distress. Some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over many years could suffer liver or kidney damage. People with Wilson's Disease should consult their personal doctor.
(15) Cyanide. Some people who drink water containing cyanide well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience nerve damage or problems with their thyroid.
(16) Fluoride. Some people who drink water containing fluoride in excess of the MCL over many years could get bone disease, including pain and tenderness of the bones. Children may get mottled teeth.
(17) Lead. Infants and children who drink water containing lead in excess of the action level could experience delays in their physical or mental development. Children could show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this water over many years could develop kidney problems or high blood pressure.
(18) Mercury (inorganic). Some people who drink water containing inorganic mercury well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience kidney damage.
(19) Nitrate. Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome.
(20) Nitrite. Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrite in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome.
(21) Selenium. Selenium is an essential nutrient. However, some people who drink water containing selenium in excess of the MCL over many years could experience hair or fingernail losses, numbness in fingers or toes, or problems with their circulation.
(22) Thallium. Some people who drink water containing thallium in excess of the MCL over many years could experience hair loss, changes in their blood, or problems with their kidneys, intestines, or liver.
(23) 2,4-D. Some people who drink water containing the weed killer 2,4-D well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their kidneys, liver, or adrenal glands.
(24) 2,4,5-TP (Silvex). Some people who drink water containing silvex in excess of the MCL over many years could experience liver problems.
(25) Acrylamide. Some people who drink water containing high levels of acrylamide over a long period of time could have problems with their nervous system or blood, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
(26) Alachlor. Some people who drink water containing alachlor in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their eyes, liver, kidneys, or spleen, or experience anemia, and may have an increased risk or getting cancer.
(27) Atrazine. Some people who drink water containing atrazine well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their cardiovascular system or reproductive difficulties.
(28) Benzo(a)pyrene [PAH]. Some people who drink water containing benzo(a)pyrene in excess of the MCL over many years may experience reproductive difficulties and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
(29) Carbofuran. Some people who drink water containing carbofuran in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their blood, or nervous or reproductive systems.
(30) Chlordane. Some people who drink water containing chlordane in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver or nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
(31) Dalapon. Some people who drink water containing dalapon well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience minor kidney changes.
(32) Di (2-ethylhexyl) adipate. Some people who drink water containing di (2-ethylhexyl) adipate well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience general toxic effects or reproductive difficulties.
(33) Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate. Some people who drink water containing di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate in excess of the MCL over many years may have problems with their liver, or experience reproductive difficulties, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
(34) Dibromochloropropane (DBCP). Some people who drink water containing DBCP in excess of the MCL over many years could experience reproductive difficulties and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
(35) Dinoseb. Some people who drink water containing dinoseb well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience reproductive difficulties.
(36) Dioxin (2,3,7,8-TCDD). Some people who drink water containing dioxin in excess of the MCL over many years could experience reproductive difficulties and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
(37) Diquat. Some people who drink water containing diquat in excess of the MCL over many years could get cataracts.
(38) Endothall. Some people who drink water containing endothall in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their stomach or intestines.
(39) Endrin. Some people who drink water containing endrin in excess of the MCL over many years could experience liver problems.
(40) Epichlorohydrin. Some people who drink water containing high levels of epichlorohydrin over a long period of time could experience stomach problems, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
(41) Ethylene dibromide. Some people who drink water containing ethylene dibromide in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver, stomach, reproductive system, or kidneys, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
(42) Glyphosate. Some people who drink water containing glyphosate in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their kidneys or reproductive difficulties.
(43) Heptachlor. Some people who drink water containing heptachlor in excess of the MCL over many years could experience liver damage and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
(44) Heptachlor epoxide. Some people who drink water containing heptachlor epoxide in excess of the MCL over many years could experience liver damage, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
(45) Hexachlorobenzene. Some people who drink water containing hexachlorobenzene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver or kidneys, or adverse reproductive effects, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
(46) Hexachlorocyclopentadiene. Some people who drink water containing hexachlorocyclopentadiene well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their kidneys or stomach.
(47) Lindane. Some people who drink water containing lindane in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their kidneys or liver.
(48) Methoxychlor. Some people who drink water containing methoxychlor in excess of the MCL over many years could experience reproductive difficulties.
(49) Oxamyl [Vydate]. Some people who drink water containing oxamyl in excess of the MCL over many years could experience slight nervous system effects.
(50) PCBs [Polychlorinated biphenyls]. Some people who drink water containing PCBs in excess of the MCL over many years could experience changes in their skin, problems with their thymus gland, immune deficiencies, or reproductive or nervous system difficulties, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
(51) Pentachlorophenol. Some people who drink water containing pentachlorophenol in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver or kidneys, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
(52) Picloram. Some people who drink water containing picloram in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver.
(53) Simazine. Some people who drink water containing simazine in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their blood.
(54) Toxaphene. Some people who drink water containing toxaphene in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their kidneys, liver, or thyroid, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
(55) Benzene. Some people who drink water containing benzene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience anemia or a decrease in blood platelets, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
(56) Carbon Tetrachloride. Some people who drink water containing carbon tetrachloride in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
(57) Chlorobenzene. Some people who drink water containing chlorobenzene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver or kidneys.
(58) o-Dichlorobenzene. Some people who drink water containing o-dichlorobenzene well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or circulatory systems.
(59) p-Dichlorobenzene. Some people who drink water containing p-dichlorobenzene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience anemia, damage to their liver, kidneys, or spleen, or changes in their blood.
(60) 1,2-Dichloroethane. Some people who drink water containing 1,2-dichloroethane in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
(61) 1,1-Dichloroethylene. Some people who drink water containing 1,1-dichloroethylene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver.
(62) cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene. Some people who drink water containing cis-1,2-dichloroethylene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver.
(63) trans-1,2-Dicholoroethylene. Some people who drink water containing trans-1,2-dichloroethylene well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver.
(64) Dichloromethane. Some people who drink water containing dichloromethane in excess of the MCL over many years could have liver problems and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
(65) 1,2-Dichloropropane. Some people who drink water containing 1,2-dichloropropane in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
(66) Ethylbenzene. Some people who drink water containing ethylbenzene well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver or kidneys.
(67) Styrene. Some people who drink water containing styrene well in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their liver, kidneys, or circulatory system.
(68) Tetrachloroethylene. Some people who drink water containing tetrachloroethylene in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their liver, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
(69) 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene. Some people who drink water containing 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience changes in their adrenal glands.
(70) 1,1,1,-Trichloroethane. Some people who drink water containing 1,1,1-trichloroethane in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver, nervous system, or circulatory system.
(71) 1,1,2-Trichloroethane. Some people who drink water containing 1,1,2-trichloroethane well in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their liver, kidneys, or immune systems.
(72) Trichloroethylene. Some people who drink water containing trichloroethylene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
(73) TTHMs [Total Trihalomethanes]. Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous systems, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
(74) Toluene. Some people who drink water containing toluene well in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their nervous system, kidneys, or liver.
(75) Vinyl Chloride. Some people who drink water containing vinyl chloride in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
(76) Xylenes. Some people who drink water containing xylenes in excess of the MCL over many years could experience damage to their nervous system.
Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.
EPA is reviewing the drinking water standard for arsenic because of special concerns that it may not be stringent enough. Arsenic is a naturally occurring mineral known to cause cancer in humans at high concentrations.
Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age. High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods of time because of rainfall or agricultural activity. If you are caring for an infant you should ask advice from your health care provider.
Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than at other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home’s plumbing. If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home’s water, you may wish to have your water tested and flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water. Additional information is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).
All sources of drinking water are subject to potential contamination by substances that are naturally occurring or man made. These substances can be microbes, inorganic or organic chemicals and radioactive substances. All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.
MCL’s are set at very stringent levels. To understand the possible health effects described for many regulated contaminants, a person would have to drink 2 liters of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have a one-in-a-million chance of having the described health effect.
Total Coliform: The Total Coliform Rule requires water systems to meet a stricter limit for coliform bacteria. Coliform bacteria are usually harmless, but their presence in water can be an indication of disease-causing bacteria. When coliform bacteria are found, special follow-up tests are done to determine if harmful bacteria are present in the water supply. If this limit is exceeded, the water supplier must notify the public by newspaper, television or radio. To comply with the stricter regulation, we have increased the average amount of chlorine in the distribution system.
Nitrates: As a precaution we always notify physicians and health care providers in this area if there is ever a higher than normal level of nitrates in the water supply.
Lead: Lead in drinking water is rarely the sole cause of lead poisoning, but it can add to a person's total lead exposure. All potential sources of lead in the household should be identified and removed, replaced or reduced.
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).