Romulus

The Romulus Division of Public Functions wants residents to understand that their tap water meets or exceeds all Federal and State quality standards. Our Department of Public Works takes great pride in delivering high-quality water to our community.

Last year, as in previous years, your tap water met all U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State of Michigan water health requirements. This 2016 Water Quality Report details our water source, testing results, and important information about water and health.

To ensure tap water safety, the EPA establishes regulations limiting contaminant levels in public water systems. Similarly, FDA regulations set standards for bottled water. All drinking water, including bottled varieties, may contain at least small amounts of certain contaminants, though their presence doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk.

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 sometimes radioactive materials, and can pick up substances from animal or human activities.

Potential contaminants in source water include:

• Microbial contaminants (viruses, bacteria) from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, livestock operations, and wildlife
• Inorganic contaminants (salts, metals) from natural sources, urban runoff, wastewater discharge, 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 oil/gas production and mining

Some individuals may be more vulnerable to contaminants than the general population. Immunocompromised persons—such as cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, people with HIV/AIDS or immune disorders, some elderly individuals, and infants—may face higher infection risks. These individuals should seek advice from healthcare providers regarding safe water consumption.

Elevated lead levels can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water primarily comes from materials in service lines and home plumbing. While Romulus provides high-quality water, we cannot control the materials used in plumbing components. If your water has been sitting for several hours, minimize lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking.

1. How do I configure my water softener?
   Water hardness varies depending on your raw water supply. A typical year-round setting would be 9 grains per gallon.
2. Where does my water come from?
   Eagle River Water & Sanitation District customers typically receive water from the alluvial aquifer in the Vail basin. Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority customers usually receive water from the Eagle River, occasionally mixed with groundwater resources.
3. Why does my water smell like chlorine/chemicals?
   All municipal water is treated with chlorine before distribution for disinfection purposes. For questions or concerns, please contact a Water Operator at the Avon Municipal Water Facility (970-477-5401).
4. How does District/Authority water compare to bottled water?
   Bottled water standards are administered by the Federal Drug Administration and are less stringent. All municipal water provided by Public Water Systems must meet or exceed Federal standards under the Safe Drinking Water Act, enforced by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).
5. My water pressure is low, what should I do?
   Contact our Customer Service Department at (970) 477-5451.
6. Who should I contact with other questions about my municipal water?
   Feel free to contact a water operator at the Avon Municipal Water Facility with general water questions at 970-477-5401.