Riverton City Water System

Municipal water, including bottled varieties, typically contains at least small amounts of various contaminants. The presence of these substances doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk. For more detailed information about contaminants and potential health effects, contact the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

Water sources include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over land or underground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and sometimes radioactive materials, while also collecting substances from animal presence or human activities, including:

• Microbial contaminants from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural operations, and wildlife
• Inorganic contaminants like salts and metals that occur naturally or result from urban runoff, industrial wastewater, oil/gas production, mining, or farming
• Pesticides and herbicides from various sources including agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses
• Organic chemical contaminants including synthetic and volatile compounds from industrial processes, petroleum production, gas stations, urban runoff, and septic systems
• Radioactive contaminants that may occur naturally or result from oil/gas production and mining

The EPA establishes regulations limiting contaminant levels in public water systems, while FDA regulations set similar standards for bottled water to ensure public health protection. Health Alert: Some individuals may be more vulnerable to water contaminants than the general population. Immunocompromised persons, including those undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, people with HIV/AIDS or immune disorders, some elderly individuals, and infants may face increased infection risks. These individuals should seek advice about drinking water from healthcare providers. Guidelines for reducing Cryptosporidium and other microbial infection risks are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

1. How often is my water tested?
2. What should I do if I notice a change in my water quality?
3. Does home filtration help with the contaminants in our area?
4. How does water hardness affect my appliances?
5. Are there special precautions for vulnerable populations?