| City of Pavo 2008 Water Quality Report |
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| Spanish (Espanol) |
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informe contiene informacion muy importante sobre la calidad de su agua beber. Traduscalo o
hable con alguien que lo entienda bien. |
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Is my water safe? |
| 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 not violated a maximum contaminant level or any other water quality standard. |
| Do I need to take special precautions? |
| 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 are available
from the Safe Water Drinking Hotline (800-426-4791). |
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Where does my
water come from? |
| Ground Water |
| Source water assessment and its availability |
| You
may view a copy of this at 1010 E Harris St at City Hall, at the Post Office or view it at http://cityofpavoga.com. |
| Why are there contaminants in my drinking 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; and 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 amount 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. |
| How can I get involved? |
| You may always express any issue or concerns at the Regular City Council Meetings which are normally
held on the 2nd Monday monthly. |
| Conservation Tips |
| Did you know that the average U.S. household uses approximately 350 gallons of water per day? Luckily,
there are many low-cost or no-cost ways to conserve water. Water your lawn at the least sunny times of the day. Fix toilet
and faucet leaks. Take short showers - a 5 minute shower uses 4 to 5 gallons of water compared to up to 50 gallons for a bath.
Turn the faucet off while brushing your teeth and shaving; 3-5 gallons go down the drain per minute. Teach your kids about
water conservation to ensure a future generation that uses water wisely. Make it a family effort to reduce next month's
water bill! |
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| Unit Descriptions |
| Term | Definition |
| NA | NA: not applicable |
| ND | ND: Not detected |
| NR |
NR: Monitoring not required, but recommended. |
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| Important Drinking Water Definitions |
| Term | Definition |
| MCLG | MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant
in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. |
| MCL | MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant
that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. |
| TT | TT: Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a
contaminant in drinking water. |
| AL | AL: Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant
which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. |
| Variances and Exemptions | Variances and Exemptions: State or EPA permission
not to meet an MCL or a treatment technique under certain conditions. |
| MRDLG | MRDLG: Maximum residual disinfection level goal. The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which
there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial
contaminants. |
| MRDL |
MRDL: Maximum residual disinfectant
level. The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant
is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. |
| MNR |
MNR: Monitored Not Regulated |
| MPL | MPL: State Assigned Maximum Permissible
Level |
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| For more information please contact: |
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| Patrick O'Hern |
| Address: |
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PO Box 157 |
| Pavo, GA 31778 |
| 229-859-2110 |
| 229-859-2319 |
| pavocity@windstream.net |
| http://cityofpavoga.com |
