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01' Our Commitment We are pleased to present to you this year's annual water quality report. This report is a snapshot of last year's water qual- ity covering all testing performed between January 1 and December 31, 2023. Included are details about your source of water, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies. Our constant goal is to oneM` provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts , we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water and providing you with this information because informed customers are our best allies. Lead in Home Plumbing 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 associ- ated with service lines and home plumbing. We are responsible for providing high -quality drink- ing water, but we 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 two minutes before using water for drink- ing 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, test- ing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791 or epa.gov/safewater/lead. Important Health Information Some people may be more vulnerable to contami- nants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised 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 may be particu- larly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ?A)/Centers for Disease Control d Prevention (CDC) guidelines on propriate means to lessen the risk of section by cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are avail- able from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791 or water.epa.gov/drink/hotline. Adopt -a -Hydrant - A City of Elk River Program Our friends over at the City of Elk River have a new pro- gram that creates a fun way to be mindful of hydrants that may be obstructed by snow just outside of our front door. Visit elkrivermn.gove/1842/Adopt-a-Hydrant, and select a hydrant - or several - that you would like to clear snow from to ensure that firefighters have access to water in the event of a fire. A hydrant should have a three-foot radius that is clear of snow to allow first responders to safely turn water on and off. We appreciate your commitment to help your community. All our adoptive hydrant parents did an excellent job of shoveling out hydrants this last winter! Wait - did we get snow? Oh, yes, we did - in the spring! Where Does My Water Come From? Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) wells are supplied from the Mt. Simon -Hinckley Aquifer. ERMU maintains eight wells, four water towers, over 125 miles of water main, 1,319 fire hydrants, and just under 3,000 valves. In 2023 ERMU pumped over 1,004,271,000 gallons of water. We are proud to serve over 5,500 water customers. QUESTIONS? For more information about this report, or for any questions relating to your drinking water, please call Elk River Municipal Utilities at (763) 441-2020 — Dave Ninow, Water Superintendent. You may review this report online at https:// www.ermumn.com/services/water/water-quality-report 181