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Water sources including both tap and bottled water come from rivers, lakes, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels across land surfaces or underground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive materials. Water can also pick up substances resulting from animal presence or human activities.

While our water supply may contain some contaminants, it's important to understand that these substances are typically removed or reduced to safe levels before reaching your tap. Potential 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 occurring naturally or resulting from urban stormwater runoff, industrial/domestic wastewater discharges, oil/gas production, or farming
• Pesticides and Herbicides: From various sources like agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential usage
• Organic Chemical Contaminants: Including synthetic and volatile organic compounds from industrial processes, petroleum production, gas stations, stormwater runoff, and septic systems
• Radioactive Contaminants: Naturally occurring or resulting from oil/gas production and mining activities

Doyon Utilities tests finished drinking water multiple times daily to ensure safety. The EPA establishes regulations limiting contaminant levels in public water systems, while FDA regulations set similar limits for bottled water to provide equal public health protection. For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, contact the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

Some individuals may be more vulnerable to water contaminants than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons, including those undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune disorders, some elderly individuals, and infants may face higher infection risks. These individuals should seek advice about drinking water from their healthcare providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to reduce infection risk are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

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