Harris County Municipal Utility District 24

Our Drinking Water Stands up to All Federal and State Drinking Water Requirements This report is a summary of the top quality of the water we offer our customers. The analysis was made utilizing the data from the latest U. S. (epa) environmental protection agency required testing. Is endless this information helps you be a little more knowledgeable about what’s within your drinking water. Information about the 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. Drinking water, including water in bottles, may reasonably be anticipated to contain in the least small amounts of some contaminants. The existence of contaminants does not always indicate that drinking water poses a wellness risk. More information regarding contaminants and potential health effects can be acquired by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking Water Servicenummer at (800) 426-4791. Contaminants that may be within source water consist of Microbial contaminants, including viruses and bacterias, which may come from sewerage treatment plants, solid waste systems, agricultural animal operations, and animals. Inorganic contaminants, including salts and alloys, which can be naturally-occurring or perhaps result from urban surprise water runoff, commercial or domestic sewage discharges, oil and gas creation, mining, or farming. Pesticides and herbicides, which might come from a variety of resources such as agriculture, city storm water runoff, and residential uses. Organic chemical pollutants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemical substances, which are by-products of business processes and petroleum production, can also originate from gas stations, urban surprise water runoff, and septic systems. Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturallyoccurring or be the consequence of oil and gas production and mining activities. ALMOST ALL drinking water may consist of contaminants To make sure that tap water is safe to imbibe, EPA prescribes rules which limit the number of certain contaminants in water provided by general public water systems. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION regulations establish limitations for contaminants in bottled water which need to provide the same safety for public health. Pollutants may be found in water that may cause flavour, colour, or smell problems. These types of trouble are not necessarily causes intended for health concerns. For more information about taste, odour, or perhaps the colour of drinking water, make sure you call (281) 367-5511. Special Notice intended for the Elderly, Infants, Malignancy Patients, People with HIV/AIDS or Other Defense Problems You may be weaker than the general populace to certain microbes contaminants, such as Cryptosporidium, in drinking water. Babies, some elderly or perhaps immuno-compromised persons including those undergoing radiation treatment for cancer; individuals who have undergone organ transplants; those who are undergoing treatment with steroids; and individuals with HIV/AIDS or perhaps other immune system disorders can be particularly in danger for infections. You must seek advice regarding drinking water from your doctor or health care provider. Extra guidelines on suitable means to lessen the chance of infection by Cryptosporidium are available from the A safe drinking water supply Hotline: (800-426-4791). If present, elevated amounts of lead can cause severe health problems, especially for women that are pregnant and young children. Business lead in drinking water is usually primarily from components and components connected with service lines and home plumbing. Our company is responsible for providing top quality drinking water, but all of us cannot control the range of materials used in domestic plumbing components. When your drinking water has been sitting for many hours, you can reduce the potential for lead publicity by flushing the tap for half a minute to 2 moments before using drinking water for drinking or perhaps cooking. If you are worried about lead in your drinking water, you may wish to have the water tested. Information about lead in water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize publicity is available from the A safe drinking water supply Hotline or in http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead Northwest Harris County MUD Number 24 provides floor water from the Evangeline Aquifer and buys surface water coming from North Harris Region Regional Water Expert (NHCRWA), which is coming from Lake Houston and treated by the Associated with Houston. The Tx Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) finished an assessment of the source water, and results indicate that some of our resources are susceptible to particular contaminants. The sample requirements for your drinking water system is based on this kind of susceptibility and previous test data. Any detections of these contaminants will probably be found in this Customer Confidence Report. Make sure you share this information using people who drink this kind of water, especially those who also may not have received this kind of notice directly (i. e., people found in apartments, nursing homes, classes, and businesses). This can be done by posting this kind of notice in a general public place or releasing copies by hand or perhaps mail. For more information about this entire report, and also source water tests and protection attempts at our system, make sure you contact John Montgomery of our Regulatory Compliance Division at (281) 367-5511. Outdoor Water Preservation Tips: o To keep the lawn healthy throughout the summer months - it takes only 1” of drinking water a week. o Throughout the hot summer months, make an effort to water in the morning hours or late at night. o In warm summer months, set the lawn mower to the next setting, because tall grass helps keep in moisture. Trimming your grass way too short can cause you to drinking water more and can cause the grass to burn off easier. o Arranged your sprinkler program to a timer and adjust during the diverse seasons. Indoor Drinking water Conservation Tips: u To save on water and energy, always work your dishwasher having a full load. u Take a shower rather than a bath. o Look for leaks in your lavatories and faucets. (A useful hint is to routine this for every 6 months when you are checking the smoke detectors. ) o When cleaning your teeth, shaving, or perhaps washing your hands, just run the water launched time to rinse.

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