Deschutes Valley Water District

Is my water-secure? We are pleased to record that our drinking water is secure and meets government and state requirements. The purity of your water is of their education that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would not require Deschutes Pit Water District to try for every contaminant annually. A waiver approved by the Oregon Well being Division (OHD) in 1996, stipulated the frequency and factors to be tested. A year ago, we conducted checks for over 80 impurities. We only discovered 3 of those impurities, and one such was at a good higher than the ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY allows. This record is a snapshot of last year's normal water quality. Included happening to be details about where the water comes from, what contains, and how that compares to standards place by regulatory firms. We are committed to giving you information because educated customers are each of our best allies. Should I take special safeguards? Some people may be weaker to contaminants in drinking water than the standard population. Immuno-compromised people such as persons with cancer undergoing radiation treatment, persons who have been through organ transplants, people who have HIV/AIDS or various other immune system disorders, several elderly, and newborns can be particularly in danger from infections. These folks should seek suggestions about drinking water off their health care providers. EPA/Centers to get Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on best-suited means to lessen the chance of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial impurities are available from the Secure Water Drinking Servicenummer (800-426-4791). Where does my water is derived from? The Opal Suspension systems aquifer supplies the home water for Deschutes Valley Water District's approximately 4, 95 services. The artesian spring is located a few miles Southwest of Culver at the bottom in the 850 foot profound Crooked River Gosier, less than 150 feet from the river. The artesian wells are situated on the East aspect of the canyon starting from 300 to six-hundred feet South of Opal Springs. Opal Springs flows roughly 108, 000 gallons per minute at 53. 8 degrees Fahrenheit (f) with no seasonal variant. There has been no noticeable change in flow, temp, or pH considering that the spring was first analyzed in 1925. Good # 1 is 750 feet profound and produces three or more, 750 gallons each minute. Well, #2 is 513 feet deep and produces a few, 360 gallons each minute. Well, #3 is 661 feet profound and produces some, 000 gallons each minute. It has been determined the fact that wells and Opal Springs are provided from the same aquifer. Source water examination and its availability Moving water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of several contaminants. The presence of impurities does not necessarily reveal that water postures a health risk. More information about impurities and potential well-being effects can be obtained by simply calling the Environmental Security Agency's (EPA) A safe drinking water supply Hotline (800-426-4791). At present, there is no filtration or perhaps treatment of Opal Suspension systems of any kind (nor is any needed). Historic and continuous water quality research indicates an absence of man-made contaminants in the captured Opal Springs normal water. The source is well protected because it is a huge selection of feet below the area and under pressure. It truly is unlikely that impurities introduced in the area would reach the deep aquifer. The spring and boreholes have yet to demonstrate radiation from the WWII-era nuclear testing (1953) placing the age of the from Opal Suspension systems at 65 years of age minimum. According to “USGS Report 97-197” and “USGS Record 97-4233”, studies show age the water could be that you four thousand years of age. An analysis to get waterborne particulates reveals conclusively that Opal Springs is a surface water source, certainly not influenced by floor water. The hardness of water is due to the presence of magnesium and calcium. Excessive solidity is undesirable as it causes difficulties when you are performing laundry or cleaning dishes. Domestic normal water should have hardness below 85 mg/l. The District's water testing at 42 mg/l and is considered incredibly soft. The ph level of water is measured on a size of 1 to 13. A low reading will indicate acidic normal water (which is corrosive) while high browsing connotes basic normal water. Neutral water (neither acidic nor basic) would have browsing of 7. The District's pH tested for 7. 67 this means our water is a little basic. How could I get involved? If you have virtually any questions about this record or concerning the utility, please speak to our General Administrator at (541) 475-3849. We want our respected customers to be educated about their water energy. If you want to learn more, make sure you attend any of each our regularly scheduled Panel Meetings. They are placed on the second Wednesday of each month for 7: 00 PM HOURS at the District business office at 881 SW Culver Hwy, Écharpe, Oregon..

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