WVAWC - Bluefield District

How hard is my water? Solidity is a measure of the concentration of two minerals, calcium and magnesium, naturally within the water. Hardness amounts range from 85 to 140 ppm, or perhaps 5 to 8 cause per gallon of water. How much salt is in my normal water? The sodium level is approximately 13 ppm (or mg/L). Precisely what is the pH (acidity) range of my normal water? Water in the syndication system averages six. 1 pH devices. A pH of seven. 0 is considered simple, neither acidic or alkaline. Is there fluoride-based in my water? Western world Virginia American Normal water adds fluoride into a level of near zero. 69 ppm to aid in the prevention of dental cavities. The Drinking Water Supply The drinking water is supplied by simply surface water by three area reservoirs that receive normal water from local suspension systems. Each reservoir is created by a dam and is used individually or perhaps combined to supply normal water for the system. Find out more on local reservoirs and waterways at https://watersgeo.epa.gov/mywaterway. The West Va Department of Into Human Resources (DHHR) accomplished a source normal water assessment of these reservoirs in April the year 2003 to meet the Federal requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Work. The study looked at the drainage area and ranked its weakness to contamination. DHHR ranked the susceptibility medium because the reservoirs are surface normal water bodies exposed over a ground. To get a backup of the assessment, speak to DHHR at (304) 356-4298 or go to https://www.wvdhhr.org/oehs/eed/swap. Protecting The Drinking Water Supply Guarding drinking water at its supply is an important part of rendering high-quality water. It will take a community effort to guard our shared solutions. This includes utilities, businesses, residents, government agencies and community organizations. Everybody who lives gets results, and plays inside the area has a function and stake in clean water products. What Can You Do? Top-quality drinking water starts upstream. Everyone can help maintain and improve drinking water products through the following activities: • Dispose of drugs, household chemicals, herbal oils and paints for proper waste collection sites. Materials can easily impact waterways in the event poured down the drain, purged down the toilet, or perhaps dumped on the ground. • Clean up after the pets and limit the use of fertilizers and pesticides. • Check your septic program and have it maintained - usually just about every 3 to 5 years. • Look for locals to take part in watershed actions. • Report virtually any spills, illegal disposal or suspicious activity to DEP for 1-800-642-3074..

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