Our water system recently failed a drinking water standard. Although this is not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know what you should do, what happened, and what we are doing to correct this situation.

We routinely monitor for the presence of drinking water contaminants. Testing results we received between the __1st_quarter 2021_ and _3rd__ quarter 2021 showed that our system’s running annual average exceeds the standards, or maximum contaminant level (MCL), for Total Trihalomethanes. The MCL standards for Total Trihalomethanes is 80 ug/L. The average level of Total Trihalomethanes over the last year were 122_ug/l.

What should I do?

You do not need to use an alternative (e.g. , bottled) water supply.
This is not an immediate risk. If it had been, you would have been notified immediately. However, some people who use water containing trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids in excess of the MCL over many years may experience liver, kidney, or central nervous system problems, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
If you have other health issues concerning the consumption of this water, you may wish to consult your doctor.

What happened? What was done?

The City is in the process of constructing a new treatment facility to address secondary disinfection by products__________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

We anticipate resolving the problem within 2 years.

For more information, please contact Craig Hackett at 209 392 6201 or at the following mailing 1549 Oliver street Dos Palos Ca 93620___________________________________________ ____________________________________________________.

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.

Secondary Notification Requirements

Upon receipt of notification from a person operating a public water system, the following notification must be given within 10 days [Health and Safety Code Section 116450(g)]:

SCHOOLS: Must notify school employees, students, and parents (if the students are minors).
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS OR MANAGERS (including nursing homes and care facilities): Must notify tenants.
BUSINESS PROPERTY OWNERS, MANAGERS, OR OPERATORS: Must notify employees of businesses located on the property.

This notice is being sent to you by the City of Dos Palos water system.

State Water System ID#: 2410002. Date distributed: 8/19/21.