City of Adelanto

The sources of municipal water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels across land surfaces or through soil layers, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive materials, and can pick up substances from animal presence or human activities.

Potential contaminants in source water include:

• Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may originate from sewage treatment facilities, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
• Inorganic contaminants, including salts and metals, which can occur naturally or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
• Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from various sources including agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
• Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and may also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, agricultural applications, and septic systems.
• Radioactive contaminants, which may occur naturally or result from oil and gas production and mining activities.

To ensure tap water safety, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the California Department of Health Services establish regulations limiting contaminant levels in water provided by public systems. Department regulations also set limits for contaminants in bottled water, providing similar public health protections.

Municipal water, including bottled water, may reasonably contain small amounts of some contaminants. Their presence doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk. For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, call the USEPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).

Some individuals may be more vulnerable to contaminants than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons—including cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune disorders, some elderly individuals, and infants—may face increased infection risks. These individuals should consult healthcare providers about appropriate water consumption. USEPA/CDC guidelines on reducing Cryptosporidium and other microbial infection risks are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can I attend a City Council meeting and what documentation is required?
   Citizens are encouraged to attend City Council meetings held on the first and third Tuesdays monthly. Meeting schedules and additional information are available on the Council Meetings page. Meetings are broadcast live on Tualatin Valley Community Television channel 30.
2. Can residents speak during City Council meetings?
   Public participation is always welcomed. Please review our public comment guidelines [PDF] before attending.
3. How do I apply for a position on a City commission, board or committee?
   Contact the City Recorder's Office at (503) 681-6219 regarding vacancies. Application forms [PDF] are available online. The Mayor nominates appointees, with City Council approval required.
4. What's the process for contacting City Council members?
   Council members can be reached by mail at 150 East Main Street, Hillsboro OR 97123, by email, or by phone at (503) 681-6219. Faxes can be sent to (503) 681-6232. Councilor biographies are available online.
5. How do I reach the Mayor of Hillsboro?
   Mayor Steve Callaway can be contacted by mail at 150 East Main Street, Hillsboro, OR 97123, by email, or by phone at (503) 681-6219. Faxes can be sent to (503) 681-6232.
6. How does city-provided internet service help maintain net neutrality?
   City-provided internet service operates free from commercial pressures that might restrict or redirect users and their internet traffic. The City doesn't collect, track, or store data about websites visited by individual users, nor does it sell user internet data to third parties.