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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LEAD IN YOUR DRINKING WATER
Horseshoe Beach WTP found elevated levels of lead in drinking water in some homes/buildings. Lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and children 6 years and younger. Please read this information closely to see what you can do to reduce lead in your drinking water. Health Effects of Lead Lead can cause serious health problems if too much enters your body from drinking water or other sources. It can cause damage to the brain and kidneys, and can interfere with the production of red blood cells that carry oxygen to all parts of your body. The greatest risk of lead exposure is to infants, young children, and pregnant women. Scientists have linked the effects of lead on the brain with lowered IQ in children. Adults with kidney problems and high blood pressure can be affected by low levels of lead more than healthy adults. Lead is stored in the bones, and it can be released later in life. During pregnancy, the child receives lead from the mother‘s bones, which may affect brain development. Sources of Lead Lead is a common metal found in the environment. Drinking water is one possible source of lead exposure. The main sources of lead exposure are lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust or soil, and some plumbing materials. In addition, lead can be found in certain types of pottery, pewter, brass fixtures, food, and cosmetics. Other sources include exposure in the workplace from certain hobbies (lead can be carried on clothing or shoes). Lead is found in some toys, some playground equipment, and some children’s metal jewelry. Brass faucets, fittings, and valves, including those advertised as “lead-free”, may contribute lead to drinking water. The law currently establishes the definition for “lead-free” as the weighted average of 0.25% lead calculated across the wetted surfaces of a pipe, pipe fitting, plumbing fitting, and fixture and 0.2% lead for solder and flux. NSF International certifies plumbing products; consumers may wish to visit their website at www.nsf.org or call 800-NSF-MARK for information when choosing plumbing. Our community’s source is ground water from two wells that draw from the Floridan aquifer – The current testing shows the water we produce from the Water plant DOES NOT SHOW LEAD and the past 10 years have also shown NO LEAD CONTAMINANTS. When water is in contact for several hours with pipes or plumbing that contains lead, the lead may enter the drinking water. Homes built before 1986 are more likely to have plumbing containing lead. New homes may also have lead; even “lead-free” plumbing may contain some lead. EPA estimates that 10 to 20 percent of a person’s potential exposure to lead may come from drinking water. Infants who consume mostly formula mixed with lead-containing water can receive 40 to 60 percent of their exposure to lead from drinking water. Lead is not only found in drinking water; other sources of lead include paint, dust, and soil. Wash your children’s hands and toys often, as they can come into contact with dirt and dust containing lead. Steps to Reduce Your Exposure to Lead in Drinking Water
We generated a list of 10 locations approved by the the State, choosing homes that were older and more likely to have an exceedance. We supply sample bottles to the owners of those locations and they choose and pull a sample from a tap location in the home. Water from a couple of the homes showed an elevated lead exceedance. We are evaluating the system and monitoring more often. We were on a schedule to collect lead and copper samples at these 10 locations Triennally ( every 3 years). Now we will be collecting samples the first half of this year and then again in the second half of this year. However, despite the recent exceedences, state records show that we have had very low to non existent levels in the previous 20 years. For More Information Call Steve Missildine 352-210-5484 For more information on reducing lead exposure around your home/building and the health effects of lead, visit the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s website at www.epa.gov/lead, visit the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s lead in drinking water website at https://floridadep.gov/water/source-drinking-water/content/monitoring-lead-and-copper-florida-drinking-water, or contact your health czare provider. Public Water System Name and State Water System ID:2150512 Distribution Date of Notice: February 23 2021 |
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Requirements for New Water connections:
Application and Water Use agreement completed Copy of Warrantee Deed from new property owner Connection fee is $320.00 Vacant Lot with no meter: Must have Septic tank and Power before water meter can be installed & connected to Town's water. Property owners are responsible for running their own water lines from the meter to their property. Application and Water use agreement completed Copy of Warrantee Deed new property owner Certified report from State of FL on inspection of your approved septic tank installation Cost to customer: Water meter Installation $650.00 Gate Valve installation $75.00 Connection Fee $320.00 Total amount due $1045.00 |
NOTICE TO UTILITIES CUSTOMERS WATER RATES WILL INCREASE JANUARY 31st 2021
Inside Town Limits Residential 37.06 Commercial 41.97 Surcharge 3.00 Residential per 1,000 gallon rate 2.72 Commercial per 1,00 gallon rate 3.27 Outside Town Limits Residential 45.56 Commercial 51.59 Surcharge 3.00 Residential per 1,000 gallon rate 3.35 Commercial per 1,000 gallon rate 4.02 |