City of Livermore

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

To ensure tap water safety, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State Water Resources Control Board establish regulations limiting contaminant levels in public water systems. State Board regulations also set similar safety limits for bottled water. All water, including bottled varieties, can reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants, though their presence doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk.

Potential source water contaminants include:

• Microbial Contaminants - viruses and bacteria from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural operations, and wildlife
• Inorganic Contaminants - salts and metals occurring naturally or from urban runoff, wastewater discharges, oil/gas production, mining, or farming
• Pesticides and Herbicides - from agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses
• Organic Chemical Contaminants - synthetic and volatile organic compounds from industrial processes, petroleum production, gas stations, urban runoff, and septic systems
• Radioactive Contaminants - naturally occurring or resulting from oil/gas production and mining

For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, call the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.

Livermore Municipal Water has received 100% of its wholesale water from Zone 7 Water Agency since its founding. Zone 7 treats water from the State Water Project in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and groundwater wells in Pleasanton. As the wholesale water agency for the area, Zone 7 manages potable water resources and provides either disinfected surface water or chlorinated well water to local retail providers. In 2016, Livermore Municipal Water received most water from Zone 7's two treatment plants (Del Valle and Patterson Pass), with 6.7% coming from Zone 7 wells in Pleasanton.

1. Who should I contact if my ditch isn't draining properly?
   After heavy rainfall, ditches may require several days to fully drain. If a ditch remains backed up without draining, it may be obstructed. The Bay County Road Commission might need to clean the catch basin. Contact them at (989) 686-4610.
2. Who should I call if my trash/recycling/yard waste wasn't collected?
   If waste collection was missed on your scheduled day, contact Waste Management at 1-800-796-9696. Ensure trash is placed outside before 7:00 a.m. on collection day. For large item pickup, contact Waste Management in advance.
3. Where do I report a streetlight outage?
   Report streetlight outages to Consumers Energy at 1-800-477-5050 or through their website at consumersenergy.com. In some areas, Bay City Light Department may service streetlights; they can be reached at (989) 894-8352.
4. How can I become more involved in Township activities?
   Bangor Township has various Commissions, Boards, and Committees with appointed positions. The Township Supervisor recommends candidates to the Township Board for approval. Some appointments are paid while others are volunteer positions. To be considered, submit a letter of interest to the Township Supervisor including your contact information, committee preferences, and relevant educational, occupational, or personal experience. Applications remain on file for two years. The Township also accepts applications for Paid On-call Fire Fighters (contact Fire Chief at 684-8504). All Township Board and Committee meetings are open to the public, and resident attendance is encouraged.