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Elk River Municipal Utilities
2007 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
This report is submitted in response to federal regulation
Elk River Municipal Utilities is issuing the results of monitoring done on its drinking water for the period from January 1 to December 31, 2007. The purpose of this report is to advance consumers’ understanding of drinking water and heighten awareness of the need to protect precious water resources. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. This report explains the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our municipal water source is groundwater from seven (7) wells ranging from 225 to 406 feet deep, that draw from the Eau Claire-Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer. We have 5 Minnesota licensed water operators who manage/operate the Elk River water system. The Elk River water system has over 62 miles of water mains, serve over 12,000 population and has been in operation for over 80 years.
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 Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791.
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/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Please call our office if you have questions.
ERMU is pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets federal and state requirements.
The water provided to customers may meet drinking water standards but the Minnesota Department of Health has determined that one or more of the sources of water is potentially susceptible to contamination. If you wish to obtain the entire source water assessment regarding your drinking water, please call 651-201-1470 or 1-800-818-9318 (and press 5) during normal business hours. Also, you can view it on line at: www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/water/swp/swa.
If you have questions about the municipal drinking water or would like information about opportunities for public participation in decisions that may affect the quality of the water: Please contact Bryan Adams or David Berg at Elk River Utilities office, 13069 Orono Parkway, Elk River, MN 55330, telephone (763) 441-2020 Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Elk River Municipal Utilities routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws.
As you can see by the table, our system had no violations. We’re proud that your drinking water meets or exceeds all Federal and State requirements. We have learned through our monitoring and testing that some constituents have been detected. The EPA has determined that your water is safe at these levels.
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.
Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which 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 stormwater 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 stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater 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, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.
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