Special Notice for the ELDERLY, INFANTS, CANCER PATIENTS, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune problems:
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Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Imnmuno-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 he particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. The EPA/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hot line (1-800-426-4791).
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Public Participation Opportunities
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Date: July 14, 2008
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Time: 7:00 P.M.
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Location: Leander City Council Chambers
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Phone No: 512-259-3888
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To learn about future public meetings (concerning your drinking water), or to request to schedule one, please call us.
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OUR DRINKING WATER IS REGULATED
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by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and they have determined that certain water quality issues exist which prevent our water from meeting all of the requirements as stated in the Federal Drinking Water Standards. Each issue is listed in this report as a violation and we are working closely with the TCEQ to achieve solutions.
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WATER SOURCES: 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 before treatment include: microbes, inorganic contaminants, pesticides, herbicides, radioactive contaminants, and organic chemical contaminants.
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En Español
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Este informe incluye información importante sobre el agua potable. Si tiene preguntas o comentarios sobre éste informe en espanol, favor de llamar al tel. 512-259-3888 - para hablar con una persona bilingue en español.
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