Pueblo Del Sol Water Company

We are proud to present this year's municipal water quality report. Our commitment to delivering exceptional water quality remains unwavering. We continuously adapt to meet new regulatory requirements, protect water sources, promote conservation, and educate our community while meeting customer needs. Thank you for trusting us to serve your household.

Water Storage Guidelines: Disinfectants in tap water gradually dissipate even in sealed containers. If bacteria were present before filling, growth may resume once disinfectant levels drop. Experts suggest stored water should be replaced after six months. Refrigeration helps inhibit bacterial growth.

Potential Water Contaminants: The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality regulates public water systems to ensure safety. U.S. FDA sets standards for bottled water. All water sources naturally contain some level of contaminants, though their presence doesn't necessarily indicate health risks.

Water Sources and Contaminant Types:

• Water travels through land or underground, dissolving natural minerals and sometimes radioactive materials
• Microbial Contaminants: viruses and bacteria from sewage treatment, septic systems, and livestock
• Inorganic Contaminants: naturally occurring salts and metals or from urban runoff, wastewater discharge, oil/gas production
• Pesticides/Herbicides: from agriculture, urban runoff, and residential usage
• Organic Chemical Contaminants: industrial process byproducts, petroleum production, gas stations
• Radioactive Contaminants: naturally occurring or from energy production activities

Green/Blue-Green Stains: These bathroom/kitchen fixture stains result from small copper amounts dissolving from plumbing when water sits overnight. Check for leaking faucets or toilet valves. Copper staining may also occur when water temperature exceeds recommended levels. Keep water heater settings at 120°F maximum to reduce staining and save energy. Frequently used taps typically don't develop copper stains.

Protecting Your Water: Bacteria naturally exist everywhere, including within our bodies where trillions help maintain health. Coliform bacteria in water testing indicates potential contamination with disease-causing organisms. The 2016 EPA Revised Total Coliform Rule requires additional monitoring steps and establishes stricter standards for water system integrity. Systems with frequent coliform detections must assess and promptly correct problems.

Water Conservation Tips:

• Run dishwashers only when full (15 gallons per cycle regardless of load size)
• Turn off faucets while brushing teeth
• Fix leaking faucets - even slow drips waste 15-20 gallons daily
• Check toilets for leaks using food coloring in the tank - invisible leaks waste up to 100 gallons daily
• Use water meters to detect hidden leaks by turning off all water sources and checking if the meter moves after 15 minutes

Reddish-Pink Bathroom Stains: These common stains on shower stalls, tubs, and fixtures are caused by Serratia marcescens bacteria. This organism naturally occurs in soil, water, plants, and insects. Bathrooms provide ideal growing conditions. Keep surfaces dry and use chlorine-based cleaners (avoiding abrasives that can scratch surfaces). Regular disinfection with chlorine bleach helps prevent growth.

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