City of Haltom City

Health Notice for Vulnerable Populations: Certain groups may be more susceptible to contaminants in municipal water than the general population. This includes elderly individuals, infants, cancer patients, those with HIV/AIDS, and others with compromised immune systems. These vulnerable residents should consult healthcare providers about their tap water consumption.

Lead Advisory: Elevated lead levels can pose serious health risks, particularly for pregnant women and young children. While we provide quality municipal water, we cannot control plumbing materials used in homes. If water has been sitting for several hours, flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using it for drinking or cooking. For concerns about lead exposure, consider water testing. More information is available through the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).

Regulatory Oversight: Our municipal water is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). They've identified certain water quality issues that prevent full compliance with Federal Drinking Water Standards. Each issue is listed as a violation in this report, and we're collaborating closely with TCEQ to implement solutions.

Source Water Information: Municipal water, including bottled varieties, may reasonably contain small amounts of contaminants. Their presence doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk. Potential contaminants in source water include:

• Microbial contaminants from sewage facilities, septic systems, agricultural operations, and wildlife
• Inorganic contaminants (salts and metals) from natural sources, urban runoff, sewage, and industrial activities
• Pesticides and herbicides from agriculture, urban runoff, and residential usage
• Organic chemical contaminants from industrial processes, petroleum production, gas stations, and septic systems
• Radioactive elements occurring naturally or resulting from oil/gas production

Secondary Issues: Many water components (like calcium, sodium, iron) may affect taste, color and odor without posing health concerns. These secondary contaminants are regulated by Texas rather than the EPA and aren't required in this report, though they can impact water aesthetics.

Water Sources: Our supply comes from SURFACE water sources including Boards Creek Reservoir, Richland-Chambers Reservoir, Lake Worth, Eagle Mountain Lake, and Benbrook Lake. The TCEQ completed an assessment classifying the risk to our source waters as high for most contaminants, meaning nearby activities could potentially impact water quality. This doesn't indicate current health risks. For source water protection information, contact Stacy Walters at 817-392-8203.

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