Fairborn Public Water System

Our municipal water is sourced from wells drilled deep beneath the earth's surface. These wells are located in one primary and one backup field. Both fields contain a total of 11 water wells situated above the Great Miami Buried Valley Aquifer.

As water percolates through soil layers, it naturally dissolves minerals and, occasionally, radioactive materials, while potentially collecting substances from animal or human activities. All water, including bottled varieties, typically contains minimal amounts of certain contaminants. However, the presence of these substances doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk.

For further information about contaminants and their potential health effects, contact the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

Source water may contain various contaminants including:

• Microbial contaminants such as viruses and bacteria from sewage facilities, septic systems, livestock operations, and wildlife
• Inorganic contaminants including salts and metals that occur naturally or result from urban runoff, wastewater discharges, or agricultural activities
• Pesticides and herbicides from various sources including agriculture, urban stormwater, and residential uses
• Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile compounds from industrial processes, petroleum production, gas stations, and runoff
• Radioactive contaminants that can be naturally occurring or result from resource extraction activities

The EPA establishes regulations limiting contaminant levels in public water systems to ensure safety. FDA regulations set similar standards for bottled water to provide equivalent public health protection.

Some individuals may be more vulnerable to water contaminants than the general population. People with compromised immune systems—including cancer patients undergoing treatment, organ transplant recipients, HIV/AIDS patients, elderly individuals, and infants—may face increased risks. These individuals should seek advice from healthcare providers regarding their water consumption.

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3. What are the Town Hall operating hours? 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, year-round
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