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2022 Annual Water Quality Report

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C A RY, N O RT H C A R O L I N A A N N U A L WAT E R Q U A L I T Y R E P O R T 2 0 2 2 17 To learn more about home plumbing and potential sources for lead in your drinking water, watch the video "Together, Let's Get the Lead Out " from American Water Works Association: http://bit.ly/2VxA4Nm WATER MAIN I N T E R I O R P LU M B I N G FAU C E TS / F I X T U R E S WAT E R S E R V I C E L I N E Cary Homeowner WAT E R M E T E R T Y P I C A L S E R V I C E L I N E C O N F I G U R AT I O N Over the next several months, Cary will be completing a study to verify compliance with all areas of the revised LCR. Meanwhile, the EPA is working on their next amendments to the Lead and Copper. It is likely the improvements will prioritize proactive and equitable lead service line replacement, expand sampling to better identify communities most at risk, and simplify the complexities of the sampling regulations. For now, Cary will remain focused on developing the inventory of all water service line materials in our community, creating a plan to sample for lead at our schools and childcare centers, and continuing to educate our citizens about lead in drinking water. Additional information on the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions can be found at carync.gov/lead and epa.gov/ground-water- and-drinking-water/review-national-primary-drinking-water- regulation-lead-and-copper 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. Cary 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 for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 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 or at epa.gov/safewater/lead.

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