Cordele

All water sources, including bottled water and municipal tap water, typically contain trace amounts of various contaminants. The presence of these substances doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk. For detailed information about contaminants and potential health effects, residents can contact the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791.

Water supply sources in Cordele include groundwater from local aquifers. As water moves through soil and rock formations, it naturally dissolves minerals and can sometimes pick up substances from human activity and wildlife. These may include:

• Microbial contaminants from sewage systems, agricultural operations, and wildlife
• Inorganic substances like salts and metals occurring naturally or from urban runoff and industrial processes
• Pesticides and herbicides from agriculture, urban stormwater, and residential usage
• Organic chemicals from industrial processes, petroleum production, gas stations, and septic systems
• Radioactive materials that can be naturally occurring or result from human activities

To ensure tap water safety, the EPA establishes regulations limiting contaminant levels in public water systems. Similarly, the FDA sets standards for bottled water that provide equivalent public health protection.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I pay my utility bill online?
   Yes! You can pay your utility bill online through PayGOV.Com. Please note that a 3% service fee applies.
2. Is automatic bill payment available for my utility bills?
   Yes! Sign-up forms are available at the Clerk-Treasurer's Office or can be downloaded from our website. There's no additional charge for this service. Submit your completed application with a voided check to the Clerk-Treasurer Department.
3. Can I transfer my water service to a new address within the city?
   New customers and existing customers relocating must present government-issued ID and complete an Application for Service at the Clerk-Treasurer's Office before service activation.
4. Are discounts available when filling swimming pools?
   If filling your pool outside the May 21-September 20 period, record your water meter reading before and after filling, then report these readings to the Clerk-Treasurer's Office at (219) 924-7500. For fills during May 21-September 20, the Summer Sprinkling Credit applies.
5. Do I need to register my pets with the city?
   Yes, pet licenses must be purchased between December 1 and February 28. A current Certificate of Vaccination showing rabies shots valid within 12 months is required.
6. How can I check my voter registration status?
   Verify your registration status through the In.Gov Voter Portal online.
7. What are the Clerk-Treasurer office hours?
   Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
   Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
   Contact the office at (219) 924-7500 or email griffithclerk@griffith.in.gov.
8. When is my water bill due?
   Bills are mailed on the 5th of each month and due on the 20th. When the 20th falls on a weekend or holiday, payment is accepted on the next business day without penalty.
9. What payment methods are accepted?
   We accept cash, check, money order, debit cards, and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express). Credit card payments incur a 3% service fee.