Lawrenceburg Water System

Is your municipal water safe? Yes, our water meets all EPA health standards. We've conducted extensive testing for over 80 potential contaminants in our water supply. As shown in our reports, we only detected 7 of these substances, all within safe and acceptable levels.

Where does your water come from? Your municipal water is surface water drawn from Shoal Creek and Desire Spring. We actively work to protect our water sources from contamination, partnering with the State to evaluate vulnerabilities in our water supply.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has developed a Source Water Assessment Program (SWAP) Report for untreated water sources serving our system. This SWAP Report evaluates how susceptible our untreated water sources are to potential contamination. All public water systems treat and regularly test their water to ensure safety.

Water sources are rated as moderately susceptible, moderately vulnerable, or slightly vulnerable based on geological factors and human activities near the water supply. The Lawrenceburg Water System sources are rated as moderately vulnerable to potential contamination. You can view Tennessee's Source Water Assessment Program details online at https://www.tn.gov/environment/program-areas/wr-waterresources/water-quality/source-water-assessment.html or contact us for specific assessment information.

Why are there contaminants in my water? All municipal water, including bottled water, can reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants 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).

Este informe contiene información muy importante. Tradúscalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien. For more information about your water, please call Wayne Staggs at 762-2118.

How can I get involved? Our Water Board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 5:00 pm at the Lawrenceburg Utility Systems Office located at 1607 N. Locust Avenue. The public is welcome to attend.

Is our water system meeting other regulations? State and EPA regulations require regular testing and reporting to ensure water safety. We have met all these requirements and are happy to provide analysis of unregulated contaminants upon request.

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

Potential contaminants in source water include:

• Microbial contaminants like viruses and bacteria from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural operations, and wildlife
• Inorganic contaminants such as salts and metals that occur naturally or result from urban runoff, industrial discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming
• Pesticides and herbicides from agriculture, urban runoff, and residential usage
• 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 and gas production and mining

To ensure tap water safety, EPA and Tennessee regulations limit certain contaminants in public water supplies. Lawrenceburg Water System's treatment processes reduce these substances to levels well below health concerns. FDA regulations similarly protect bottled water quality.

Special precautions: Some individuals may be more vulnerable to water contaminants than the general population. Immunocompromised persons, such as cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune disorders, some elderly individuals, and infants may face higher risks. These people should seek advice about drinking water, food preparation, personal hygiene, and infant/pet handling from their healthcare providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on reducing Cryptosporidium and other microbial risks are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

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

Water system security: Following September 2001, we understand public concern about water supply safety. Please report any suspicious activities at utility facilities, including treatment plants, pumping stations, tanks, hydrants, etc., to 762-7161.

Pharmaceuticals in municipal water: Disposing of unused or expired medicines improperly can harm your water supply. Learn about proper medication disposal at http://tdeconline.tn.gov/rxtakeback/

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