DRINKING WATER NOTICE
Napoleon Water Treatment Plant Has Levels of Total
Trihalomethanes Above Drinking
Water Standards
Our water system recently violated the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). The average level of Total trihalomethanes (TTHM) over the last four quarters was 0.085 mg/l. The standard for Total trihalomethanes (TTHM) is 0.080 mg/l.
What Should I Do?
You do not need to use an alternative (e.g. bottled) water supply. However, if you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor.
What Does this Mean?
The levels detected do not pose an immediate risk to your health. However, some people who drink water containing Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
What is Being Done?
We are taking the necessary steps to correct the problem as
soon as possible. The City of
Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Napoleon Water Treatment Plant at:
Contact Person: Roger L. Noblit, Director of Water & Wastewater Plts.
Phone Number: 419-592-8811
Mailing Address:
City of
Please share this
information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who
may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments,
nursing homes, schools and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice
in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
PWS ID: 3500811 Date Distributed: 2/27/09