Jenks PWA Water Company

We are pleased to present this year's Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) as required by the Safe Municipal Water Act (SDWA). This report provides information about your water source, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies.

Some individuals may be more susceptible to contaminants in municipal water than the general population. People with compromised immune systems, such as those undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, individuals with HIV/AIDS, elderly persons, and infants can be particularly vulnerable to infections. These individuals should seek advice about municipal water from healthcare providers.

Where does my water come from?
Jenks purchases all water from the City of Tulsa, which draws from three lakes: Oolagah, Spavinaw, and Hudson. This water undergoes treatment at Tulsa's Jewell Water Treatment Plant before distribution.

Why are there contaminants in my tap water?
All municipal water, including bottled varieties, may reasonably contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. Their presence doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk. Municipal water sources (lakes, rivers, streams, reservoirs, springs) naturally dissolve minerals and can pick up substances from animal presence or human activity.

Potential contaminant sources include:

• Microbial contaminants from sewage facilities, septic systems, and agricultural operations
• Inorganic contaminants like salts and metals from urban runoff or industrial discharges
• Pesticides and herbicides from agriculture and residential usage
• Organic chemicals from industrial processes and petroleum production
• Radioactive materials that may occur naturally or result from mining activities

How can I get involved?
City Council meetings occur on the first and third Monday monthly at City Hall, 211 North Elm Street.

Water Conservation Tips
The average U.S. household uses approximately 400 gallons daily. Consider these simple conservation methods:

• Take brief showers (5 minutes uses 4-5 gallons versus 50 gallons for a bath)
• Turn off water while brushing teeth, washing hair, or shaving
• Install water-efficient showerheads to save up to 750 gallons monthly
• Only run full loads in washing machines and dishwashers
• Water plants only when necessary
• Fix leaky fixtures promptly
• Schedule irrigation during cooler hours to reduce evaporation
• Educate children about water conservation

Visit www.epa.gov/watersense for additional conservation information.

1. Where does Jenks PWA water come from?
   Jenks PWA supplies purchased surface water to Jenks, Oklahoma.
2. Does Jenks PWA test its tap water?
   Yes. Like every public water system, Jenks PWA must test its water under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and publish an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report). Ask the utility for the latest report or look for it on its website.
3. How do I contact Jenks PWA?
   Call 918-299-5883 or visit 211 North Elm St., Jenks, OK 74037, or use the contact options on the utility’s website.
4. Does Jenks PWA water contain lead?
   Water usually leaves the treatment plant without lead. Lead can enter tap water from older service lines, solder and brass fixtures inside homes, especially when water sits in the pipes. Run the tap before drinking if water has been sitting, and ask the utility about lead testing and service line records.
5. Is Jenks PWA water hard?
   Hardness depends on the source and changes over time. The annual water quality report lists hardness, or you can test it at home. If it is above about 7 grains per gallon, a water softener sized to your measured hardness will stop scale and spotting.