Jenks PWA

We are thrilled to give this year's Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This record is designed to provide details about in which your water comes from, what it carries, and how it compares to requirements set through regulatory groups. This document is a picture of the remaining year's water best. We are committed to presenting you with statistics due to the fact knowledgeable customers are our great allies. Do I want to take unique precautions? Some humans can be greater vulnerable to contaminants in consuming water than the general populace. Immuno-compromised people including folks with most cancers undergoing chemotherapy, people who've gone through organ transplants, humans with HIV/AIDS or other immune gadget issues, some aged, and babies can be particularly at risk from infections. These people need to are searching for recommendations for approximately consuming water from their health care companies. EPA/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on a suitable ways to lessen the threat of infection by way of Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Water Drinking Hotline (800-426-4791). Where does my water come from? City of Tulsa Source water evaluation and its availability The City of Jenks purchases all water from the City of Tulsa. Tulsa gets water from three one-of-a-kind lakes: Lake Oolagah, Lake Spavinaw, and Lake Hudson. That water is handled at Tulsa Jewell Water Treatment Plant earlier than distribution. Why are there contaminants in my consuming water? Drinking water, inclusive of bottled water, might also reasonably be expected to include at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does no longer always suggest that water poses a health danger. More facts about contaminants and capability health effects can be received with the aid of calling the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). The resources of consuming water (each tap water and bottled water) encompass rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or via the ground, it dissolves naturally happening minerals and, in a few instances, radioactive material, and may choose up substances as a consequence of the presence of animals or from human hobby: microbial contaminants, consisting of viruses and bacteria, that could come from sewage treatment flora, septic systems, agricultural farm animals operations, and flora and fauna; inorganic contaminants, which include salts and metals, which can be certainly going on or end result from city stormwater runoff, commercial, or home wastewater discharges, oil and fuel manufacturing, mining, or farming; insecticides and herbicides, which may additionally come from a variety of resources including agriculture, city stormwater runoff, and residential makes use of; organic Chemical Contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which might be by using-merchandise of commercial tactics and petroleum manufacturing, and can also come from fuel stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic structures; and radioactive contaminants, which may be naturally taking place or be the result of oil and gas manufacturing and mining sports. To make sure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes guidelines that restrict the number of sure contaminants in water furnished with the aid of public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines set up limits for contaminants in bottled water which ought to offer the identical protection for public fitness. How can I get worried? City Council meetings are on the primary and 0.33 Monday of every month at City Hall, 211 North Elm Street. Water Conservation Tips Did you understand that the common U.S. Family uses approximately 400 gallons of water according to day or 100 gallons in step with an individual in keeping with the day? Luckily, there are numerous low-fee and no-fee approaches to conserve water. Small adjustments could make a massive difference - attempt one nowadays and shortly it turns into second nature. · Take quick showers - a 5-minute bathe makes use of four to 5 gallons of water compared to as much as 50 gallons for a bathtub. · Shut off water while brushing your teeth, washing your hair and shaving and store up to 500 gallons a month. · Use water-green showerhead. They're cheaper, clean to put in, and can prevent as much as 750 gallons a month. · Run your garments washer and dishwasher handiest whilst they're full. You can store up to at least one,000 gallons a month. · Water flowers simplest while important. · Fix leaky toilets and faucets. Faucet washers are cheaper and take only some mins to replace. To take a look at your restroom for a leak, location some drops of meals coloring within the tank and wait. If it seeps into the toilet bowl without flushing, you leak. Fixing it or changing it with a brand new, extra efficient model can keep up to 1,000 gallons a month. · Adjust sprinklers so best your garden is watered. Apply water only as rapid as the soil can soak up it and throughout the cooler parts of the day to lessen evaporation. · Teach your kids approximately water conservation to make certain a future generation that uses water wisely. Make it a family effort to lessen the subsequent month's water invoice! · Visit www.Epa.Gov/watersense for extra information..

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