Hinesville

Your water meets all national and federal safety standards. Last year, our team conducted over 500 tests examining more than 80 potential water contaminants. This report provides a snapshot of water quality delivered throughout 2016. We've included information about your water source, what it contains, and how it compares to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements. We're committed to transparency because we believe you deserve to be fully informed. For additional water quality information, please call 912-876-8216 and ask for Robert Norby.

Special Population Advisory: Certain individuals may be more vulnerable to water contaminants than the general population. People with compromised immune systems—including those undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, individuals with HIV/AIDS, elderly persons, and infants—face heightened risks from infections. These individuals should seek advice from healthcare providers regarding municipal water consumption. Guidelines from the EPA and Centers for Disease Control on reducing Cryptosporidium and other microbial contamination risks are available through the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791.

Water Source Information: Hinesville's water comes from four groundwater wells that draw from the Upper Floridan Aquifer. For source water assessment details, please contact Robert Norby at 912-876-8216.

Public Participation: The Hinesville City Council meets on the first and third Thursday monthly at Hinesville City Hall. We welcome public participation at these meetings.

Understanding Water Contaminants: All municipal water, including bottled varieties, naturally contains small amounts of certain contaminants. Their presence doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk. For detailed information about contaminants and potential health effects, contact the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791.

Water sources (both tap and bottled) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water moves through the environment, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and can pick up substances from animal presence and human activity. Potential contaminants include:

• Microbial contaminants (viruses, bacteria) from sewage treatment, septic systems, agricultural operations, and wildlife
• Inorganic contaminants (salts, metals) from natural sources, urban runoff, industrial discharges, and agricultural operations
• Pesticides and herbicides from various agricultural and residential sources
• Radioactive contaminants that occur naturally
• Organic chemical contaminants from industrial processes, petroleum production, gas stations, urban runoff, and septic systems

Water Quality Monitoring: EPA regulations limit contaminant levels in public water systems to ensure safety. Our treatment processes comply with all EPA requirements. FDA regulations establish similar protections for bottled water.

Lead Information: Elevated lead levels can cause serious health problems, particularly for pregnant women and young children. Lead in municipal water typically comes from service lines and home plumbing materials, not the water supply itself. When water sits in pipes for several hours, you can minimize potential lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If concerned about lead, consider having your water tested. Information about lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

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