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'F. w L1 - r�ryT",�" 's�y'�!�_ a W .'t-yrx .0 a ,y " r'"�{ 1, Ly- 5 7'!n F.-•- ♦ t' sh "`aa �y4t +acy"yn�.'R,° . . r $Iy . f1, 4 di _ , eit 1999 Water Qual " t f d. I IS. rid pr OWASA MEETS ALL - DRINKING WATER STANDARDSRAN '~ In 1999 , the Orange Water and Sewer Authority provided more Inside this report: s than 3 billion gallons of drinking water to the Carrboro-Chapel where our water comes from . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 2 Hill community in accord with State and Federal standards . ; did", Where contaminants come from . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 2 We tested our drinking water in 1999 for more than 100 contaminants itTypes and levels of contaminants found in but only 12 of them were present at detectable levels . As shown treated water and the related drinking water inside this report, the substances that we detected were well below standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 3 the limits established under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. Howdrinking wateris treated . 4 . . . 4 . . . . 8066 . 60p. 4 Regular testing of OWASA's drinking water indicates that it is healthy and safe for almost everyone . However, people with weak or ° ' what is Cryptosporidium ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 4 developing immune systems may need to take special precautions regarding their drinking water. ( Please see more information below. ) Getting involved in water issues . . . . . . . . . . .p. 4 For people with special risks of infection . . . id Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium (please see in drinking water than the general population . Immuno- page 4) and other microbial contaminants are available compromised persons such as persons with cancer from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline ( 8004264791 ) . undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants , people with HIV/AIDS or To assist people with these infection risks , OWASA other immune system disorders , some elderly, and offers water treated with extra filtration , a reverse infants can be particularly at risk from infections . osmosis process and final disinfection with ultraviolet light. This water is available from an outdoor water These people should seek advice about drinking water vending machine on the west side of our Operations from their health care providers . Guidelines from the U . S . Center, 400 Jones Ferry Road , Carrboro . The cost is Environmental Protection Agency ( EFTA) and Centers for 35 cents per gallon . The water vending machine can Disease Control ( CDC ) on appropriate means to lessen fill a customer's container up to 5 gallons . FOR MORE INFORMATION : If you have any questions about this report or concerning ¢ 0 tjA OilYk. yourwater utility, lease contact the u "' ? {`tYP t , �' d Chemist at (919 ) 9684421 , ext . 227 . ( Our U . S . mail , r - ' ); ° e - mail and fax numbers are also listed below. ) We r - appreciate the opportunity to respond to any concerns or questions you may have . IL It : T. � - - - - _ . , . Este documento contiene information importante =r ' acerca de la calidad del suministro del agua publico . ! r < < F ` 4 Si necesita ayuda para traducir este documento , Ilame R` iad ` por favor a la Impresa de Agua Potable y Alcantarillado Doug Terry, Water Supply and Treatment Manager, at a con" de Orange al 9684421 . trol panel in the Jones Ferry Road Water Treatment Plant, Orange Water and Sewer Authority Public Water Supply No . : 03 -68-010 EPA' s Drinking Water d. How to contact us: 400 Jones Ferry Rd . , Carrboro , NC 27510 Telephone: (919) 968-4421 Hotline: (800)4264791 Fax: 9684464 E-mail: webmaster® owasa . org Web site: www. owasa. org This report on the quality of drinking water in 1999 was distributed in May, 2000. Printed on recycled paper. di 4 f ;t