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<br /> Auburn Tower Is Getting All Gussied Up
<br /> This summer,Auburn Tower(east of Hwy. 169,north of 193rd avenue)will be getting
<br /> resurfaced.It will be sandblasted and receive several coats of paint to make it all shiny
<br /> ! and new! So if you notice a large drape hanging, pay no attention to the tower behind
<br /> the curtain.It's going in for a fresh makeover!This helps to maintain the integrity of the
<br /> structure and adds longevity to its operational life.
<br /> Substances That Could Be in Water Table Talk
<br /> To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the U.S. EPA Get the most out of the Testing Results data
<br /> prescribes regulations limiting the amount of certain table with this simple suggestion. In less than
<br /> contaminants in water provided by public water systems.U.S. a minute,you will know all there is to know about
<br /> Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits your water:
<br /> for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the For each substance listed, compare the value
<br /> same protection for public health. Drinking water, including in the Amount Detected column against the
<br /> bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least value in the MCL (or AL, SMCL) column.
<br /> small amounts of some contaminants.The presence of these If the Amount Detected value is smaller,
<br /> contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water your water meets the health and safety
<br /> poses a health risk. standards set for the substance.
<br /> The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled Other Table Information Worth Noting
<br /> water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, Verify that there were no violations of the state
<br /> springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the and/or federal standards in the Violation column.
<br /> land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring If there was a violation, you will see a detailed
<br /> minerals, in some cases, radioactive
<br /> material, and substances resulting i� description of the event in this
<br /> from the presence of animals or from We remain vigilant in report.
<br /> human activity. Substances that may delivering the best-quality If there is an ND or a less-than
<br /> be present in source water include: drinking water symbol (<), that means that the
<br /> Microbial Contaminants, such as substance was not detected (i.e.,
<br /> viruses and bacteria,which may come from sewage treatment below the detectable limits of the
<br /> plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, or testing equipment).
<br /> wildlife; The Range column displays the lowest and highest
<br /> Inorganic Contaminants, such as salts and metals,which can sample readings. If there is an NA showing, that
<br /> be naturally occurring or may result from urban storm-water means only a single sample was taken to test for the
<br /> runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and substance(assuming there is a reported value in the
<br /> gas production, mining, or farming; Amount Detected column).
<br /> Pesticides and Herbicides, which may come from a variety If there is sufficient evidence to indicate from
<br /> of sources such as agriculture, urban storm-water runoff,and where the substance originates, it will be listed
<br /> under Typical Source.
<br /> residential uses;
<br /> Organic Chemical Contaminants, including synthetic and
<br /> volatile organic chemicals,which are by-products of industrial
<br /> processes and petroleum production and may also come from
<br /> gas stations, urban storm-water runoff, and septic systems;
<br /> Radioactive Contaminants,which can be naturally occurring
<br /> or may be the result of oil and gas production and mining
<br /> activities.
<br /> For more information about contaminants and potential
<br /> health effects, call the U.S. EPAs Safe Drinking Water
<br /> Hotline at (800) 426-4791.
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