City of Huntingburg recently issued the following announcement.
Huntingburg Municipal Water 2022 Consumer Confidence Report
Is my water safe? Yes, Huntingburg Water Utility Last year, as in years past, your tap water met all U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state
drinking water health standards. Local Water vigilantly safeguards its water supplies and once again we are proud to report that our system has never violated a
maximum contaminant level or any other water quality standard.
Do I need to take special precautions? No unless you have very special needs, such as……. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in
drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone
organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people
should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen
the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants (all of which have never been detected in our water system) are available from
the Safe Water Drinking Hotline (800-426-4791).
Where does my water come from? Huntingburg Municipal Water Utility is supplied by surface water from Huntingburg City Lake and Patoka Lake. Both of
which take great care to protect the lake water from any contamination sources.
Why are there small traces of contaminants in my tap water and purchased bottled water? Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be
expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.
More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safe Drinking
Water Hotline (800-426-4791). The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and
wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material,
and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria that may come
from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be
naturally occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses. Organic Chemical
Contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come
from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas
production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amounts of certain contaminants in
water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must
provide the same protection for public health.
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Educational Statement for Lead: Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. It is
possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than at other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home's plumbing. If you are
concerned about elevated lead levels in your home's water, you may wish to have your water tested and flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using
tap water. Additional information is available from Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Special Note on Lead: If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in
drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Huntingburg Water Utility is responsible for
providing high quality drinking water but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several
hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water or drinking or cooking. If you are
concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to
minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
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