Findlay City

Findlay's primary water source is the Blanchard River, with water flowing into the Findlay Reservoir located 3 miles southeast of the treatment facility. In Ohio, all surface water sources are considered vulnerable to contamination due to their exposure to the environment.

The City of Findlay's water source protection area contains several potential contamination sources including:

• Agricultural runoff and animal feedlots
• Commercial and residential storm water
• Petroleum storage and gas stations
• Wastewater treatment discharges
• Transportation corridors (roads and railways)
• Inactive landfills and cemeteries

Our water treatment process employs multiple techniques including lime/soda softening, oxidation, sedimentation, filtration, fluoridation, and disinfection to ensure water safety. However, no single treatment method can address all potential contaminants.

For more detailed information, residents can obtain Findlay's Drinking Water Source Assessment Report by calling the Water Department at 419-424-7193.

Potential Sources of Contamination:

Municipal water sources (both tap and bottled) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels across land or underground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and can pick up substances from human and animal activity.

Contaminants potentially present in source water include:

• Microbial contaminants (viruses, bacteria) from sewage treatment, septic systems, and wildlife
• Inorganic contaminants (salts, metals) from urban runoff, industrial discharge, farming, and mining
• Pesticides and herbicides from agriculture, urban runoff, and residential uses
• Organic chemical contaminants from industrial processes, petroleum production, gas stations, and septic systems
• Radioactive contaminants that occur naturally or result from oil/gas production and mining

To ensure tap water safety, the EPA establishes regulations limiting contaminant levels in public water systems. FDA regulations set similar limits for bottled water. All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably contain small amounts of some contaminants, which doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk.

Special Precautions: Some individuals may be more vulnerable to water contaminants than the general population. Immunocompromised persons, including those undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, people with HIV/AIDS, elderly individuals, and infants should seek advice from healthcare providers regarding their drinking water.

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