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DID YOU KNOW
Community Action Guide: Getting Involved in Water QualityUnderstanding Your Local Water System
Know Your Water Utility Type Municipal/City Systems : Owned and operated by local government Decisions made by city council or water...
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When Water Quality Issues AriseImmediate Health Risks - Act Now
E. coli Detection What it means : Immediate health risk - dangerous bacteria present Immediate actions : Stop drinking tap water...
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Understanding Contaminants in Water Quality Reports
Microbiological Contaminants Total Coliform Bacteria What it is : Indicator of potential contamination Health significance : Not usually...
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Technical Terms and Measurements Guide
Regulatory Limits MCL (Maximum Contaminant Level) - Legal limit set by EPA MCLG (Maximum Contaminant Level Goal) - Health-based goal...
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What is a Water Quality Report?
A water quality report (also called a Consumer Confidence Report or CCR) is an annual document that your local water utility must provide...
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