Grand Haven Township

Grand Destination Charter Township (GHT) is pleased to present this year’s Water to drink Quality Report. This report is designed to let you know about the quality of water we deliver for you everyday. Our continuous goal is to supply you with a secure and dependable flow of drinking water. We are committed to ensuring the standard of your drinking water. Drinking water is collected through submerged intakes located several feet beneath the bottom of Lake Michigan is pre-filtered as it enters therapy facility. The organic sand above the intakes provide the pre-filter barrier which matches the plant’s immediate filtration process. All of us are pleased to statement that your water is safe and fulfills the Federal and State of The state of Michigan drinking water health criteria. The Northwest Ottawa Water System (NOWS) treatment plant as well as the Grand Haven Rental Township routinely monitor for a variety of blended mineral and organic substances in your moving water pursuant to state and federal laws. This report is designed to provide you with detailed information that will ensure you of the quality of your drinking water. The tables in this sales brochure show the outcomes of this monitoring from January 1st through December 31st, 2017. If you have any queries about this report or your drinking water, make sure you contact GHT's General public Services Director Tag VerBerkmoes at (616) 604-6313 or mverberkmoes@ght. org. Moreover, to supply you with a chance for public involvement in decisions, many of which might affect water to drink quality. The public is certainly invited to attend the quarterly NOWS Management Committee meetings kept at the Grand Dreamland City Hall Authorities Chambers. You may contact the City of Grand Haven for the latest meeting schedule. Almost all drinking water, including water in bottles, may be reasonably likely to contain at least a small amount of some pollutants. It’s important to keep in mind that the presence of these chemicals does not necessarily reveal that the water positions a health risk. More information about impurities and potential wellness effects can be obtained simply by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Servicenummer at: 1-800-426-4791 Many people may be more susceptible to contaminants in water than the general human population. Immuno-compromised persons, this kind of as persons with cancer undergoing radiation treatment, persons who have gone through organ transplants, individuals with HIV/AIDS or various other immune system disorders, several elderly, and babies can be particularly in danger from infections. These individuals should seek guidance about drinking water using their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on suitable means to lessen the chance of cryptosporidium and additional microbial contaminants can also be available from the Secure Drinking Water Hotline. The sources of drinking water (both tap and bottled water) include streams, streams, lakes, fish ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As drinking water travels over the surface area of the land or through the ground, this dissolves naturally-occurring nutrients and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can get substances resulting from the existence of animals or from human activity. Pollutants, that may be present in source water consist of: • Microbial pollutants, such as infections and bacteria, which might come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock procedures and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from city stormwater runoff, commercial or domestic secretions, oil and gas production, exploration or farming. • Pesticides and Herbicides, which may come from a number of sources such while agriculture, urban stormwater runoff and home uses. • Organic chemical contaminants, which includes synthetic and risky organic chemicals, that are byproducts of industrial procedures and petroleum creation, and can also originate from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff and septic systems. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be normally occurring or become the result of oil and gas creation and mining actions. In order to ensure that plain tap water is safe to drink, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY prescribes regulations which usually limit the amount of specific contaminants in drinking water provided by public drinking water systems. Food and Drug Administration rules establish limits intended for contaminants in water in bottles which provide the equal protection for general public health. Source Drinking water Assessment: The Condition performed an evaluation of our Lake Michigan source drinking water in 2003 and completed it in 2004 to determine the susceptibility or the relative potential of contamination. The susceptibility rating is usually on a six-tiered level from “very-low” to “high” based mainly on geologic level of sensitivity, water chemistry and contaminant sources. The susceptibility of the source is “moderate”. A copy from the report can be obtained simply by contacting the Water Services Manager at 847-3487. Health Effects of Lead: If present, high levels of lead may cause serious health problems, specifically for pregnant women and young kids. Lead in moving water is primarily from materials and parts associated with service lines and home plumbing related. The Northwest Ottawa Water Treatment Grow is responsible for providing top quality drinking water, but are not able to control the variety of components used in plumbing elements. When your water continues to be sitting for several hours, you can minimize the opportunity of lead exposure simply by flushing your touch for 30 secs to 2 mins before using drinking water for drinking or cooking. If you are worried about lead in your drinking water, you may wish to have your water tested. Details on lead in drinking water, testing strategies, and steps you can take to reduce exposure is offered from the Safe Water Hotline at 800-426-4791 or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Azure (MTBE): This gas additive has polluted some drinking water products across the country. Our moving water does not contain MTBE..

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