Festus

What's the source of my water? Municipal water supplies (both tap and bottled) originate from rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and groundwater wells. As water flows across land or through soil, it naturally dissolves minerals and, in some instances, radioactive materials, while potentially collecting substances from animal or human activities. Our local supply comes from the following source(s):

Source Name: WELL # 6 POUNDS RD NOT IN USE
Type: GROUNDWATER

Our municipal water is supplied from another system through a Consecutive Connection (CC). For additional information about our water sources and chemical testing results, please contact us at the number below.

Buyer Name: FESTUS PWS
Seller Name: JEFFERSON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY

The Department of Natural Resources conducted a source water assessment to evaluate potential contamination risks. This process involved mapping source water locations for each well or intake, then completing a contaminant inventory within these areas to assess potential threats. Assessment maps and information sheets are available online at http://drinkingwater.Missouri.Edu/swip/swipmaps/pwssid.Htm. You'll need our state-assigned ID code (printed at the top of this report) to access our specific maps. These resources provide a foundation for developing a more comprehensive source water protection plan.

Why does my water contain contaminants? Municipal water, including bottled varieties, may reasonably contain small amounts of certain contaminants. Their presence doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk. For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, call the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

Common contaminant sources include:

• Microbial contaminants like viruses and bacteria from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural operations, and wildlife
• Inorganic contaminants including salts and metals that occur naturally or result from urban runoff, industrial wastewater, oil/gas production, mining, or farming
• Pesticides and herbicides from agriculture, urban runoff, and residential use
• Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile compounds from industrial processes, petroleum production, gas stations, urban runoff, and septic systems
• Radioactive contaminants that occur naturally or result from oil/gas production and mining

To ensure safe tap water, the Department of Natural Resources establishes regulations limiting contaminant levels in public water systems. Health Department guidelines set similar limits for bottled water to provide equivalent public health protection.

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