City of Cedar Park

Our Municipal Water Is regularly monitored and meets all Federal (EPA) Water Standards. This report provides an overview of the quality of water we deliver to our customers. The assessment was made using data from the most recent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) required testing and is presented in the attached pages. We hope this information helps you become more knowledgeable about what's in your tap water.

Source of Municipal Water: The sources of tap water (both municipal and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over land surfaces or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive materials, and can pick up substances resulting from animal presence or human activity.

Potential Contaminants in Source Water:

• Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural operations, and wildlife
• Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming
• Pesticides and herbicides from agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses
• Radioactive contaminants that can be naturally-occurring or result from oil and gas production
• Organic chemical contaminants including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals from industrial processes, petroleum production, gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems

Special Notice for Vulnerable Populations: Some people may be more vulnerable than the general population to certain microbial contaminants in tap water, such as Cryptosporidium. Infants, some elderly individuals, those undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, those on steroid treatments, and people with HIV/AIDS or other immune disorders may be particularly at risk. Please consult your healthcare provider about your tap water. Additional guidelines on reducing infection risk from Cryptosporidium are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

Our Water Source: The municipal water comes from a surface water source: Lake Travis. The TCEQ completed an assessment of our source water, and results indicate some sources may be susceptible to certain contaminants. Sampling requirements for your water system are based on this susceptibility and previous sampling data. For more information on source water testing and protection efforts, contact the City of Cedar Park Power Administration Department at 512-401-5550.

Public Participation: If you'd like to learn more about the Water Department or have suggestions regarding the Consumer Confidence Report, contact the City of Cedar Park Power Administration Department at 512-401-5550 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, or visit City Hall at 450 Cypress Creek Road, Building 1.

Information About Lead in Water: If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in tap water primarily comes from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The City of Cedar Park is responsible for providing high quality municipal water but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information about lead in water, testing methods, and steps to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

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