Water Quality Report City of Williamsburg Water System
2013
this issue Consumer Information 1 Possible contaminants in Water 2 About the City’s Water Works 3 Key Terms & Definitions 4 Water Quality Testing Results 5 Water Conservation 6
WHY WE CREATE A REPORT
Information for Consumers This report describes the City of Williamsburg’s water sources, the treatment provided, the results of laboratory testing performed on the treated water, and a description of the risks that the treatment and testing are designed to prevent. We are proud to report that the City’s water was in compliance with all Virginia Department of Health and Environmental Protection (EPA) Regulations in 2013. None of the test results indicated levels in violation of any state or federal regulations The 2013 Water Quality Table on page 3 shows only the substances found for which the Health Department and USEPA have established Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL), Treatment Techniques, or Action Levels. This table represents only a fraction of the many tests conducted during 2013. Testing in which the target parameter was not found is not included in the Water Quality Table, and the City’s water was tested for many more compounds throughout the year, with frequency ranging from continuously to once every nine years. The testing frequency for some parameters is less than yearly. When testing was done in a year other than 2013, that year is indicated in the table. Please take a few moments to review this report. We can provide further information to our water customers upon request. Questions may also be addressed to the City’s Public Works and Utilities Department at publicworks@williamsburgva.gov or by calling 220‐6140.
The “Safe Drinking Water Act” originally passed by the U.S. Congress in 1974, requires that utilities issue an annual consumer confidence report to customers prior to July 1. In keeping with this mandate, we are pleased to present a summary of information regarding the quality of water provided to you by the Williamsburg Water System during the past year.
ONLINE vs PRINT In previous years utilities were required to mail the reports to consumers. In order to increase efficiency and reduce costs, beginning with the 2012 report, utilities may now fulfill the requirement by posting the report online. Printed copies are available from the Public Works and Utilities Department.