HomeMy WebLinkAboutGeorgetown-CCR-2018-SingleThe City of Georgetown provides safe and reliable drinking water to our customers. Capital improvements and system upgrades are currently underway throughout the distribution system to support current demand and the rapid growth experienced across the water service territory. Water conservation efforts play a key role in protecting Georgetown's water sources. Please be water conscious by adhering to your 2-day watering schedule (see below) and reporting water leaks to (512) 930-3640 when observed.
Data from the most recent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) required tests was used to determine the water quality shown in the following pages. Should you have questions or need additional copies of this report, please call the Customer Care Center at (512) 930-3640 or visit www.gus.georgetown.org.
You may be more vulnerable than the general population
to certain microbial contaminants, such as
Cryptosporidium, in drinking water. Infants, some elderly or
immunocompromised persons such as those undergoing
chemotherapy for cancer; those who have undergone
organ transplants; those who are undergoing treatment
with steroids; and people with HIV/AIDS or other immune
system disorders can be particularly at risk from infections.
You should seek advice about drinking water from your
physician or health care provider. Additional guidelines on
appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by
Cryptosporidium are available from the Safe Drinking
Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.
Our water comes from both surface water and ground water sources. Surface water is primarily supplied by Lake Georgetown, and ground water is served by the Edwards Aquifer. During 2018, the City received water from the City of Round Rock to augment our water supply. Round Rock, like Georgetown, utilizes surface water from Lake Georgetown, and ground water from the Edwards Aquifer.
The City of Georgetown has adopted a year round, two-day
irrigation schedule as the standard watering schedule for
automatic irrigation systems and hose-end sprinklers. City water
customers must follow the adopted irrigation schedule which is
based on the last digit of your address number:
No irrigation allowed on Monday. Watering with a hand-held hoseor bucket can be done on any day. Violations of these restrictionsmay result in fines. The current standard water rates are based on increasing usage blocks, with the first 0 to 10,000 gallons priced at $1. 75 per 1,000 gallons. At 11,000 gallons of water use in a month, the rate increases to $2.40 per 1,000 gallons, and continues to increase with additional usage. For a detailed description of water rates and tiers, please visit https://gus.georgetown.org.
Addresses ending in: May water these days:1, 5, 9 Tuesday and/or Friday
2, 4, 6, 8 Wednesdayand/or Saturday
0, 3, 7 Thursday and/or Sunday
The use of drinking water in many industrial processes requires the use of a functioning and properly-tested backflow prevention device. These devices prevent the inadvertent introduction of hazardous materials into the drinking water system by preventing flow of material in the reverse direction. Each device must be tested at least annually with the test results reported to Georgetown Utility Systems. Please visit the website at www.gus.georgetown.org for further 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. Georgetown Utility
Systems 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 lead exposure by flushing your tap
for 30 seconds to two 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 at (800) 426-4791 or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead
The TCEQ completed an assessment of your source water and results indicate that some of your sources are susceptible to certain
contaminants. The sampling requirements for your water system are based on this susceptibility and previous sample data. Any
detections of these contaminants may be found in this Consumer Confidence Report. For more information on source water
assessments and protection efforts at our system, contact Customer Care at 512-930-3640.
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and
wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals, and in some
cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.
Contaminants that may be present in source water before treatment include: microbes, inorganic contaminants, pesticides,
herbicides, radioactive contaminants, and organic chemical contaminants.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in
water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water
that must provide the same protection for public health.
Contaminants may be found in drinking water that may cause taste, color, or odor problems. These types of problems are not
necessarily causes for health concerns. For more information on taste, odor, or color of drinking water, please contact the system's
business office.
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The
presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and
potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.
Contaminants that may be present in source water before we treat it include:
● Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic
systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
● Turbidity, which has no health effects, can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth.
Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms.
● Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water
runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.
● Pesticides & herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff
and residential use.
● Radioactive contaminants, which are naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining
activities.Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are
by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm
water runoff, and septic systems.
The annual regulatory reports submitted to the Texas Water Development Board for the time period January through December 2018 indicated an 12.35% water loss within the distribution system as a result of main breaks, leaks, and other causes. If you have questions about the regulatory water system reports submitted to the Texas Water Development Board, please call Customer Care at 512-930-3640.
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