Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
(1) All reports shall 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)."
(2) Ending in the report due by July 1, 2001,
a system which detects arsenic at levels above 0.025 mg/L, but below the 0.05
mg/L, and beginning in the report due by July 1, 2002, a system that detects
arsenic above 0.005 mg/L and up to and including 0.01 mg/L:
(a) Shall include in its report a short
informational statement about arsenic, using language such as: While your
drinking water meets State and Federal standards for arsenic, it does contain
low levels of arsenic. The Federal standard balances the current understanding
of arsenic's possible health effects against the cost of removing arsenic from
drinking water. EPA continues to research 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.
(b) May write
its own educational statement, but only in consultation with the
Department.
(3) A system
which detects nitrate at levels above 5 mg/l, but below the MCL:
(a) Shall 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."
(b) May write its own educational statement,
but only in consultation with the Department.
(4) Every report must include the following
lead-specific information:
(a) A short
informational statement about lead in drinking water and its effects on
children. The statement must include the following information: 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 and removing lead pipes, but cannot control the
variety of materials used in plumbing components in your home. You share the
responsibility for protecting yourself and your family from the lead in your
home plumbing. You can take responsibility by identifying and removing lead
materials within your home plumbing and taking steps to reduce your family's
risk. Before drinking tap water, flush your pipes for several minutes by
running your tap, taking a shower, doing laundry, or a load of dishes. You can
also use a filter certified by an American National Standards Institute
accredited certifier to reduce lead in drinking water. If you are concerned
about lead in your water and wish to have your water tested, contact [NAME OF
UTILITY and CONTACT INFORMATION]. Information on lead in drinking water,
testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available at
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
(5) Community water systems that
detect TTHM above 0.080 mg/l, but below the MCL in R.61-58.5.L, as an annual
average, monitored and calculated under the provisions of R.61-58.5.M, must include
health effects language prescribed by Appendix D to of this
regulation.
(6) Beginning in the
report due by July 1, 2002 and ending January 22, 2006, a community water
system that detects arsenic above 0.01 mg/L and up to and including 0.05 mg/L
must include the arsenic health effect language prescribed by Appendix D to
this regulation.
