City of Clute Water Company

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

Municipal water, including bottled varieties, may contain at least small amounts of certain contaminants. The presence of these substances doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk. For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, you can call the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.

Common contaminants in source water include:

• Microbial contaminants - viruses and bacteria from sewage treatment facilities, septic systems, agricultural operations, and wildlife
• Inorganic contaminants - salts and metals that occur naturally or result from urban runoff, industrial wastewater, oil and gas production
• Pesticides and herbicides - from agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses
• Organic chemical contaminants - synthetic and volatile compounds from industrial processes, petroleum production, gas stations, and septic systems
• Radioactive contaminants - naturally-occurring or resulting from oil/gas production and mining

To ensure safe drinking water, the EPA establishes regulations limiting contaminant levels in public water systems. FDA regulations set similar standards for bottled water to provide equal public health protection.

Some individuals may be more vulnerable than the general population to certain contaminants, particularly Cryptosporidium. Infants, elderly persons, and immunocompromised individuals should seek advice about drinking water from their healthcare providers. Guidelines for reducing Cryptosporidium infection risk are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

If present, elevated lead levels can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water primarily comes from materials in service lines and home plumbing. While we provide high-quality water, we cannot control plumbing component materials. To minimize lead exposure, flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. For concerns about lead in your water, consider testing. Information is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

1. Where does City of Clute water come from?
   City of Clute supplies purchased surface water to Clute, Texas.
2. Does City of Clute test its tap water?
   Yes. Like every public water system, City of Clute 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 Clute?
   Call 979-265-7939 or visit 108 E Main St, Clute, TX 77531, or use the contact options on the utility’s website.
4. Does City of Clute 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 Clute 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.