City of Eustis

The Drinking Water Is Controlled Once again we are happy to present our total annual drinking water report, masking all drinking water screening performed between January 1 and Dec 31, 2016. Through the years, we have dedicated ourselves to producing water that meets almost all state and federal standards. All of us continually strive to take up new methods for providing the best quality drinking water on your homes and businesses. As new difficulties to drinking water security emerge, we stay vigilant in the conference the goals of source water safety, water conservation, and community education whilst continuing to provide the needs of most of our water users. Important Health Information Many people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in water than the general populace. Immunocompromised persons including persons with malignancy undergoing chemotherapy, individuals who have undergone body organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other defense mechanisms disorders, some seniors, and infants might be particularly at risk coming from infections. These people ought to seek advice regarding drinking water from their physicians. The U. H. EPA/CDC (Centers intended for Disease Control and Prevention) guidelines upon appropriate means to reduce the risk of infection simply by Cryptosporidium and other microbes contaminants are available from your Safe Drinking Water Hotline in (800) 426-4791 or perhaps http://water.epa.gov/ drink/hotline. Supply of Drinking Water The causes of drinking water (both plain tap water and bottled water) include rivers, ponds, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and water wells. As water moves over the surface from the land or throughout the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive materials, and can pick up chemicals resulting from the presence of pets or liveliness. Contaminants that may be within source water consist of: • Microbial pollutants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may originate from sewage treatment vegetation, septic systems, farming livestock operations, and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as debris and metals, which may be naturally occurring or derive from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or household wastewater discharges, gas and oil production, mining, or perhaps farming. • & nitrogen-laden herbicides, which may originate from a variety of sources including agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and home uses. • Organic and natural chemical contaminants, which includes synthetic and risky organic chemicals, that are by-products of industrial procedures and petroleum creation, and can also originate from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and solid waste systems. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be natural or be the consequence of oil and gas production and mining activities. Most Drinking Water May Consist of Contaminants Drinking water, which includes bottled water, may fairly be expected to consist of at least a small amount of some pollutants. The presence of contaminants will not necessarily indicate the water poses a health risk. To be able to ensure that tap water is secure to drink, the Circumstance. S. EPA prescribes regulations, which limit the number of certain pollutants in water given by public water devices. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations set up limits for pollutants in bottled water, which usually must provide equal protection for public well-being. More information about pollutants and potential wellness effects can be obtained simply by calling the Environmental Safety Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Servicenummer at (800) 426-4791. Where Do We Obtain Our Drinking Water The water starts with a secure and reliable groundwater source called the Floridan Aquifer. The water utility pumping systems this water coming from nine wells into aerators to remove hydrogen sulfide, a natural compound commonly present in Florida water. Following, the water is cured with chlorine (disinfectant purposes), fluoridated (dental health purposes), after which stored in-ground storage space tanks. From there water is pumped towards the elevated tanks and distribution system to be used by you, the customer. Sorrento Springs clients receive water from your Eustis Eastern Drinking water Treatment Plant. This kind of water resource is additionally from the Floridan Aquifer. The water is driven from two water wells into an aerator to remove hydrogen sulfide and is chlorinated intended for disinfection purposes. In that case, it is stored in a ground storage container and pumped away into the system to use. Heathrow Country Properties water is driven from two water wells that draw from the Floridan Aquifer. Water is aerated to get rid of hydrogen sulfide, a naturally occurring compound. Chlorine is injected intended for disinfection purposes after which the water is kept in a ground storage space tank before becoming pumped out to the shoppers. Source Water Evaluation In 2016, the Department of Environmental Protection performed a Source Water Evaluation on our devices. This assessment was conducted to provide details about any potential causes of contamination in the vicinity of the wells. There are 6 potential sources of contaminants identified for the City of Eustis system having a low to average susceptibility level. The Eustis Eastern program has seven potential sources of contamination recognized with low susceptibility levels. The Heathrow airport Country Estates program has 1 probable source of contamination recognized with a low susceptibility level. The evaluation results are available on the FDEP Source Drinking water Assessment and Safety Program Web site at www.dep. state. Florida. us/swap or they could be obtained from The City of Eustis Water Department simply by calling (352) 357-5618..

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