Menomonee Falls WW - Surface Water Water Company

WATER PROGRAM INFORMATION For questions about this report or other concerns requiring attention, please contact the Menomonee Falls utility office at (262) 532-4800, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Join community discussions on water quality by attending the Town of Menomonee Falls Utilities & Public Works Committee meetings, typically held on the first & third Monday monthly at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room 3338 at Village Hall, W156N8480 Pilgrim Road. For meeting schedules, call the Utility Department at (262) 532-4800 or visit www.Menomonee-Falls.org.

SOURCE OF YOUR MENOMONEE FALLS WATER Well Stations #8, #9, and #10 serve the ground water service area. The source is groundwater pumped from three wells.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION All municipal water may reasonably contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. However, their presence doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk. Individuals with compromised immune systems—such as cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, people with HIV/AIDS, some elderly individuals, and infants—may be particularly vulnerable to infections. These people should consult their healthcare providers about drinking water safety. EPA/CDC guidelines on reducing infection risk from cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION Water sources include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over land or through ground, it dissolves natural minerals, sometimes radioactive materials, and can pick up substances from animal presence or human activity. Potential contaminants include:

• Microbial contaminants (viruses, bacteria) from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural operations, and wildlife
• Inorganic contaminants (salts, metals) from natural sources, urban runoff, wastewater discharges, oil/gas production, mining, or farming
• Pesticides and herbicides from agriculture, urban runoff, and residential uses
• Organic chemical contaminants from industrial processes, petroleum production, gas stations, runoff, and septic systems
• Radioactive contaminants from natural sources or mining/oil/gas production

To ensure tap water safety, EPA establishes regulations limiting contaminant levels in public water systems. FDA regulations set similar limits for bottled water to provide equal public health protection. Approximately 95% of Wisconsin communities obtain water from underground supplies (groundwater) through wells.

1. Where does Menomonee Falls WW - Surface Water water come from?
   Menomonee Falls WW - Surface Water supplies purchased surface water to Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
2. Does Menomonee Falls WW - Surface Water test its tap water?
   Yes. Like every public water system, Menomonee Falls WW - Surface Water 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 Menomonee Falls WW - Surface Water?
   Call 262-532-4800 or visit W156 N8480 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051, or use the contact options on the utility’s website.
4. Does Menomonee Falls WW - Surface Water 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 Menomonee Falls WW - Surface Water 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.