Current through September 17, 2024
005.01 All reports
must prominently display the following language: Some people may be more
vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.
Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy,
persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other
immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk
from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from
their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen
the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial
contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline ( 800-426-4791)
or the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health at
402-471-2541.
005.02 A system that
detects arsenic above 0.005 mg/L and up to and including 0.010 mg/L:
1. Must include in its report a short
informational statement about arsenic, using language such as: While your
drinking water meets EPA's standard for arsenic, it does contain low levels of
arsenic. EPA's standard balances the current understanding of arsenic's
possible health effects against the costs of removing arsenic from drinking
water. EPA continues to research the health effects of low levels of arsenic,
which is a mineral known to cause cancer in humans at high concentrations and
is linked to other health effects such as skin damage and circulatory
problems.
2. May write its own
educational statement, but only in consultation with the Department.
005.03 A system which detects
nitrate at levels above 5 mg/L, but below the MCL:
1. Must include a short informational
statement about the impacts of nitrate on children using language such as:
Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants
of less than six months of age. High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause
blue baby syndrome. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods of time
because of rainfall or agricultural activity. If you are caring for an infant,
you should ask advice from your health care provider.
2. May write its own educational statement in
consultation with the Department.
005.04 Every report must include the
following lead-specific information:
1. A
short informational statement about lead in drinking water and its effects on
children. The statement must include the following information: If present,
elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for
pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from
materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. [NAME
OF UTILITY] is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but
cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your
water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for
lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using
water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water,
you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water,
testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from
the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
2. A system may write its own educational
statement in consultation with the Department.
005.05 Community Water Systems that detect
TTHMs above 0.080 mg/L, but below the MCL in 179 NAC
2-002.04E1, as an
annual average, monitored and calculated under the provisions of 179 NAC
16-005, must include health effects
language for TTHMs prescribed by Appendix A to 179 NAC 14.
005.06 A community water system that detects
arsenic above 0.010 mg/L and up to and including 0.05 mg/L must include the
arsenic health effects language prescribed by Appendix A to 179 NAC
14.
