Park WC - Compton

Sources of Supply The Associated with Compton’s water program was built with optimum flexibility. We have several active wells, situated in strategic portions of Compton, and a few imported water contacts. This means that under crisis, drought or additional unusual conditions, the origin of water to the area may modify. Please note the surface drinking water imported by the City Water District of Southern California (MWD) is a blend of State Drinking water Project water coming from northern California and water from the Co River Aqueduct. During 2015 your water was 100% groundwater from the Central Pot groundwater basin. Fundamental Information About Drinking Water Pollutants The sources of water (both tap water and bottled water) consist of rivers, lakes, channels, ponds, reservoirs, suspension springs, and wells. Because the water travels within the surface of property or through the levels of the ground this dissolves naturally occurring nutrients and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can get substances resulting from the existence of animal and human activity. Pollutants that may be present in resource water include • Microbial contaminants, including viruses and bacterias, which may come from sewerage treatment plants, solid waste systems, agricultural animal operations, and animals. • Radioactive pollutants, which can be naturally occurring or perhaps be the result of gas and oil production or exploration activities. • Inorganic contaminants, such as debris and metals, which may be naturally happening or result from city storm runoff, commercial or domestic waste materials - water secretions, oil and gas production, mining or prospecting and farming. • Pesticides and herbicides, which might come from a variety of resources such as agriculture, city stormwater runoff, and residential uses. • Organic chemical substance contaminants, including artificial and volatile organic and natural chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and may also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, agricultural software, and septic devices. To ensure that plain tap water is safe to drink, USEPA and the DDW recommend regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in drinking water provided by public drinking water systems. DDW rules also establish limitations for contaminants in bottled water that must supply the same protection intended for public health. Drinking water, which includes bottled water, may cause ably be expected to contain at least small amounts of a few contaminants. The presence of pollutants does not necessarily show that water positions a health risk. More information about pollutants and potential wellness effects can be obtained simply by calling the USEPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline in (800) 426-4791. Water Fluoridation Fluoride continues to be added to U. H. drinking water supplies seeing that 1945. Of the 55 largest cities inside the U. S., 43 fluoridate their water. In December 3 years ago, MWD joined most of the nation’s general public water suppliers found in adding fluoride to drinking water to stop tooth decay. Consistent with recommendations from the DDW, as well as the U. H. Centers for Disease Control and Avoidance, MWD adjusted the natural fluoride level in imported cured water from the Co River and Condition Project water towards the optimal range intended for the dental health of zero. 7 to zero. 8 parts every million. Our community groundwater is not supplemented with fluoride-based. Fluoride levels in drinking water are limited under California condition regulations at a maximum dosage of two parts per mil. There are many places to visit for additional information about the fluoridation of drinking water. Circumstance. S. Centers intended for Disease Control and Prevention (800) 232-4636 • www.cdc. gov/fluoridation/ State Water Assets Control Board, Label of Drinking Water www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/ drinking water/public water systems. HTML For more information regarding MWD’s fluoridation, make sure you contact Edgar G. Dymally at (213) 217-5709 or in edymally@mwdh2o. com.

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