City of Anna Water Company

The City of Anna is pleased to share this water quality report with our residents. We strive to provide you with reliable information about your municipal water supply. Our water meets or exceeds all Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for municipal water.

If present, elevated lead levels can pose serious health concerns, particularly for pregnant women and young children. Lead in tap water primarily comes from materials in service lines and household plumbing. While we provide quality water, we cannot control the components used in your home's plumbing. You can minimize potential lead exposure by running your faucet for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for consumption. If concerned about lead, consider having your water tested. More information is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Water Sources:
The City of Anna receives water from both ground (approximately 60%) and surface (approximately 40%) sources. Our groundwater comes from seven deep wells owned and operated by the City. Our treated surface water is purchased from Greater Texoma Utility Authority (GTUA) through an agreement with North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), which sources from Lavon Lake, Lake Texoma, Lake Tawakoni and Jim Chapman Lake.

Potential Contaminants:

• Microbial contaminants (viruses, bacteria) from sewage treatment, septic systems, and wildlife
• Inorganic contaminants (salts, metals) from natural sources, urban runoff, or industrial processes
• Pesticides and herbicides from agriculture, urban runoff, and residential usage
• Organic chemical contaminants from industrial processes and petroleum production
• Radioactive contaminants that can occur naturally or result from mining activities

The EPA establishes regulations limiting contaminant levels in public water systems, while the FDA sets similar standards for bottled water. Both aim to provide equal public health protection.

Some substances in water may affect taste, odor, or color without necessarily posing health risks. For questions about water quality characteristics, please contact Troy Hopkins at (972) 924-4510.

Source Water Assessment:
The TCEQ has completed an assessment of our source water, indicating some sources may be susceptible to certain contaminants. For more information on source water assessments and protection efforts, contact Troy Hopkins at (972) 924-4510 or visit http://www.tceq.texas.gov/gis/swaview.

1. Where does City of Anna water come from?
   City of Anna supplies purchased surface water to Anna, Texas.
2. Does City of Anna test its tap water?
   Yes. Like every public water system, City of Anna must test its water under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and publish an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report). Ask the utility for the latest report or look for it on its website.
3. How do I contact City of Anna?
   Call 972-924-3325 or visit 111 N Powell Parkway, Anna, TX 75409, or use the contact options on the utility’s website.
4. Does City of Anna water contain lead?
   Water usually leaves the treatment plant without lead. Lead can enter tap water from older service lines, solder and brass fixtures inside homes, especially when water sits in the pipes. Run the tap before drinking if water has been sitting, and ask the utility about lead testing and service line records.
5. Is City of Anna water hard?
   Hardness depends on the source and changes over time. The annual water quality report lists hardness, or you can test it at home. If it is above about 7 grains per gallon, a water softener sized to your measured hardness will stop scale and spotting.