Los Alamos Municipal Water System

We are thrilled to provide this 12 months' Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) as required by way of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This file is designed to offer information about where your water comes from, what it includes, and how it compares to standards set using regulatory corporations. This report is a photograph of the last 12 months' water excellent. We are committed to presenting you with information because informed clients are our satisfactory allies. Do I need to take special precautions? Some people may be more liable to contaminants in drinking water than the general populace. Immuno-compromised persons consisting of persons with most cancers present process chemotherapy, people who have passed through organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system issues, a few elderly, and infants may be mainly at danger from infections. These people should search for advice approximately consume water from their health care vendors. EPA/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations on a suitable approaches to reduce the risk of infection by way of Cryptosporidium and different microbial contaminants are to be had from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800- 426-4791). Where does my water come from? The water manufacturing crew with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities oversees the pumping of groundwater from twelve wells to provide Los Alamos County with exceptional consuming water. The wells tap the principle aquifer below the Pajarito Plateau, a part of the Santa Fe formation. A pollution prevention and wellhead protection software is in the vicinity to shield this underground water source. Pumped from depths of 1,000 toes at times, the water is handled with a disinfectant. Drinking water is robotically monitored for constituents and results are published according to to federal and kingdom law. Results for January 1, 2015, thru December 31, 2015, are covered in this brochure. Water Rights Total water rights to be had to the County amount to five,541. Three acre-ft per 12 months as decided with the aid of the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer. Also, the County has an agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for any other 1,200 acre-feet of water according to 12 months from the San Juan/Chama transmountain diversion venture. This water is yet to be utilized. Source water assessment and its availability The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities protects consuming water from infection primarily based on good creation, hydrogeologic settings, and gadget operations and control. A Source Water Assessment and Protection (SWAP) evaluation turned into performed in 2003 by way of the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) to become aware of any viable assets of infection. NMED ranked the susceptibility of Los Alamos’ entire water device as “moderately excessive.” To talk findings please touch Jack Richardson, Deputy Utilities Manager at 505.662.8333. Why are there contaminants in my ingesting water? Drinking water, which includes bottled water, may moderately be anticipated to include as minimum small quantities of a few contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily suggest that water poses a health danger. More facts.

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