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WATER QUALITY
We are proud to report that Sumner’s water is clean and safe. Our water is in full compliance with the standards of both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Health.
Sampling Results
** The well that was in violation of the MCL is a seasonal well that was not on line that year, and we notified the Department of Health as required. If that well goes into use in the future, we will test again for manganese. If in violation of the MCL, we will take action as directed by the Department of Health.
ND: None detected
PPB: parts per billion, or one part the substance per billion parts water
PPM: parts per million, or one part the substance per million parts water
This table shows water quality information from the most recent round of testing done in accordance with the regulations. Washington State Department of Health has reduced the monitoring requirements for the City of Sumner for organics and inorganics because our source is not at risk of contamination.
Where Our Water Begins Your primary water supply comes from springs on the east hill. There are three spring fields: Sumner Springs (S01), Crystal (S02)/County Springs (S04) and Elhi Springs (S03). To meet peak demand in the summer, the City also uses three wells: West Well (S05), South Well (S06) and Dieringer Well (S07).
Organic Chemicals We test for organic chemicals to ensure our water meets stringent water quality standards. In 2009, we tested two sources for herbicides and pesticides and one source for VOCs. All test results showed none detected. To request a copy of the report, call 253-299-5740.
Fluoridation Fluoride is not currently added to Sumner’s water supply based on a City Council decision in 2004.
Other
Sumner takes
chlorine residual samples every day from County and Sumner
Springs in order to measure proper dosage rates. Every
month, we take ten water samples from various points in our
water system. We send these to an independently certified
lab to test for bacteria. In addition, we follow the EPA’s regulations for monitoring unregulated contaminants. This helps the EPA Administrator decide whether or not to regulate these contaminants in the future.
Water Use Efficiency Performance Total Water Produced and Purchased (TP) – Annual Volume: 615,500,000 gallons Distribution System Leakage – Annual Volume TP - AC: 125,290,000 gallons
In 2010, the City is anticipating metering three businesses that currently do not have metered water. One of those alone is known to have a 35-50 gallons per minute leak which accounts for 18-26 million gallons annually. By fixing these three known sources and continuing to search for as-yet unknown leaks, the City expects to greatly improve its water use efficiency in the coming year.
Get Involved To get involved, attend Sumner’s City Council meetings, held the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 7 pm in City Hall (1104 Maple Street). You can also watch the meetings on Rainier Communications Commission. Air schedule
well.
Also, call Public Works when you need to shut off your water at the meter. It’s easy to break the meter and cause major damage that wastes gallons of water.
Keep Our Water Clean
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More Information To ensure the safety of tap water, the Department of Health and EPA prescribe regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Washington Department of Agriculture provides similar regulations and protection for bottled water.
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 (1-800-426-4791).
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotheraphy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.
EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).
To Report a Problem
During business hours: City of Sumner Public Works Dept. 253-299-5740
After business hours: City of Sumner Police Department 253-863-6384
For more information: NSF International 1-877-8NSF-HELP www.nsf.org þ Indicates link to Web site outside the City of Sumner's site. |
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Clean
water is a precious resource. The City of Sumner is proud to be an
EPA WaterSense partner. We can all do small things to use our water
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