2024 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Town of Drexel P.W.S.I.D. # 01-12-045 Date: May 2025 Dear Water Customer, Este informe contiene informacion muy importante sobre su agua potable. Traduzcalo 0 hable con alguien que lo entienda bien. The water distribution system is owned and operated by the Town of Drexel. Our office hours are 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday Friday. We can be reached at (828) 437-7421. The Town Council meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building unless otherwise posted. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact the Town of Drexel. Every year we prepare a Consumer Confidence Report SO that our customers can obtain important water quality data. We value the trust you place in us to provide you and your family with safe drinking water. As water travels over the land or underground it can pick up substances or contaminants such as microbes, inorganic and organic chemicals, and radioactive substances. All drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. It's important to remember that the presence of these contaminants does not necessarily pose a health risk. Our water supplier (City of Morganton) and Drexel routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. Drexel tests monthly for coliform and quarterly for Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids. Trihalomethanes were found to be averaged at 0.050 mg/L which is within the permitted limit of 0.080 mg/L. Haloacetic Acids were found to be averaged at 0.030 mg/L for the year, which is within the permitted limit of 0.060 mg/L. Coliform was not found to be present in the water. The testing ensures that the water meets and exceeds all current drinking water standards set by NCDENR and the EPA. The table included in this report shows the results of monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 315t, 2024, as reported by the City of) Morganton. Town of Drexel Triahalomethanes 0.050 mg/L Town of Drexel Haloacetic Acids 0.030 mg/L What EPA Wants You To Know 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 Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426- 4791). Some people may be: more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised people such as people with cancer that are undergoing chemotherapy, people 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 Chryptosporidum and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). If present, elevated levels oflead 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. Town of Drexel 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 thej potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 21 minutes before using water: for drinking or cooking. Ifyou are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your watert 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) htp:l/www.epagov/safewater/lead 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 include microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife; inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming; pesticides and herbicides, which may come. from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses; organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products ofindustrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems; and radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the: amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health. It is the customer's responsibility to repair any leaks past their water meter. If you suspect a leak on the town's side of the meter or in the street, please call 828-437- 7421 or after hours 828-430-1794 The Town of Drexel purchases our water from the City of Morganton and the next pages include the Morganton water definitions and complete water quality data tables. B i CATAWBA Lace ames RIVERKEEPER' Eiromental FOOTHILLS Ssoclanons CONSERVANCY OF NORTH CAROLINA MPORTAN DRINKING WATERDEED TON Not-Applicable (N/A) : APAAS for that particularwaters system orf for that particularrule. Non-Detects (ND) : Laboratory analysis indicates that the contaminant is. not present at the. level of détection set for that particular methodology used. Parts per milliont (ppm) OrMiligrams per liter (mg/L) - measurement of thé mass of a chemical, or contaminate per unit volume of Water, équivalent to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. Parts per billion (ppb) gr Micragrams per liter (ug/l) : measurement of thé mass of a chemical or contaminate per volume ofwater, equivalent to one minute in2,000 years.or à single penny in $10,000,000. Parts) per trillion (ppt) or Nanogroms per liter (nanograms/L) - measurement, of.the) mass of a chemical, or contaminate per volume of water, equivalent to one minutein 2,000,000 years or a. single penny in $10,000,000,000 Parts per quadrillion (ppg) or Picograms per liter (pictograms/L) T measurement ofthe mass of à chemical or contaminate per volume of water, equivalent to one minute. in 2,000,000,000 years or one single penny in $10,000000,000,000. Picocuries per liter (pci/L) - ameasure of radigactivityl in watèr. Million Fibers perl Liter (MFL) a measure of the presence of asbestos fibers that. are longer than. 10 micrometers. Nephelometric: Turbidity Unit (NTU) - a measure of clarityof water, Turbidity, in excess of %NTU is just noticeable to the average person. Variances and Exceptions - State or EPApermission not to meetan MÇL or Treatment Techhique Under certain conditions. Action Level (AL) t the concentration: of à contaminant which, Ife exceeded, triggers tréatment or other. requirements which a water system, mustf follow. Treatment Technique. (IT) a required process Intended to reduce the levet ofa contaminant in drinking waters Maximum, Residual Disinfection Level (MRDL) a the highèst level of a disinfectant allowed. in drinking water, There, is convincing evidence that addition of à disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants, Maximum, Residual Disinfection Level Godl (MRDLG) - the levél of a drinking water disinfectant below.) which there is no known or) expected risk to health. MRDLGS do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial, contaminants Locational Running Annual Average. (LRAA) - the average of samplé analytical rèsults for samples taken at a particular monitoring location during the previous four calendar quarters under the Stage 21 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule, Running Annual Average (RAA) - thé average of sample ànalytiçal results for samples taken during the previous four calendar quarters; Level1 Assessment: a à Level 1 assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine. (f possible)why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system, Leve/2 Assessment - a Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E.colll MCLA violation has occurréd and/or why total coliform bacteria have. been found in our water system on, multiple occasions. a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLS are set as; closet to the MCLGS as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there Is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGS allow for à margin of safety. 2: Turbidity** Treatment Technique Contaminant (units) (TT) Your Water MCLG Treatment Technique (TT) Likely Source of Violation Contamination Y/N Violation if: Turbidity (NTU) - Highest N 0.282* NTU N/A Turbidity > 1 NTU single turbidity measurement Soil runoff Turbidity (%) Lowest monthly percentage (%) of Less than 95% of monthly turbidity N 100% N/A samples meeting turbidity measurements: are < 0.3 NTU limits *The reading was taken on October 11, 2024.. Average Turbidity was 0.049 NTU's for 2024. ** Turbidityi is a measure oft the cloudiness oft the water. We: monitor it becausei iti is a good indicator ofthe effectiveness of our filtration system. The turbidity rule requires that 95% or more of the monthly samples must be less than or equal to 0.3) NTU. Nitrate/Nitrite Contaminants* MCL Range Sample Your Contaminant (units) Violation MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination Date Water Y/N Low High Nitrate (as Nitrogen) Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching 11/2024 N ND 0.4 1.80 10 10 from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of (ppm) natural deposits Nitrite (as Nitrogen) Runoff: from fertilizer use; leaching 11/2024 N ND N/A 1 1 from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of (ppm) natural deposits * Nitrate: Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is al health risk fori infants ofless than six months ofage. High nitrate levels: in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome, Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods of time because ofr rainfall or agricultural activity. Ifyou are caring for an: infant you should: ask advice from your health care provider. Asbestos Contaminant Sample MCL Your Range Contaminant (units) Date Violation Water MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination Y/N Low High Total Asbestos (MFL) 01/2020 N ND N/A 7 7 Decay of asbestos cement water: mains; erosion ofr natural deposits Lead and Copper Contaminants Your Water Number of Contaminant (units) Sample Date sites found MCLG AL Likely Source of Contamination (90* Percentile) above the. AL Copper (ppm) Corrosion of household 08/2022 0.072 ppm 1.3 AL-1.3 plumbing (90" percentile) systems; erosion of natural deposits Lead (ppb) 3p ppb Corrosion ofl household 08/2022 0 0 AL=15 plumbing (90 perçentile) systems; erosion of natural deposits Synthetic Organic Chemical (SOC) Contaminants Including Pesticides and Herbicides* Sample MCL Your Range MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination Contaminant (units) Date Violation Water Y/N Low High 2,4-D (ppb) 04/2023 N ND N/A 70 70 Runoff from herbicide used on row crops 2,4,5-TP (Silvex) 04/2023 N ND N/A 50 50 Residue ofbanned herbicide (ppb) Alachlor (ppb) 04/2023 N ND N/A 0 2 Runoff from herbicide used on row crops Atrazine (ppb) 04/2023 N ND N/A 3 3 Runoff from herbicide used on TOW crops Benzo(a)pyrene 04/2023 N ND N/A 0 200 Leaching from linings of water (PAH)(ppt) storage tanks and distribution lines Carbofuran (ppb) 04/2023 N ND N/A 40 40 Leaching ofs soil fumigant used on rice and alflfa Chlordane (ppb) 04/2023 N ND N/A 0 2 Residue of banned termiticide Dalapon (ppb) 04/2023 N ND N/A 200 200 Runoff from herbicide used on rights ofway Di(2-ethylhexy!) 04/2023 N ND N/A 400 400 Discharge from chemical factories adipate (ppb) Di(2-ethylhexyl) 04/2023 N ND N/A 0 6 Discharge from rubber and chemical phthalate (ppb) factories DBCP Runoffleaching from soil fumigant Dibromochloropropan 04/2023 N ND N/A 0 200 used on soybeans, cotton, el(ppt) pineapples, and orchards Dinoseb (ppb) 04/2023 N ND N/A 7 7 Runoff from herbicide used on soybeans and vegetables Endrin (ppb) 04/2023 N ND N/A 2 2 Residue of banned insecticide EDB [Ethylene dibromide)(ppt) 04/2023 N ND N/A 0 50 Discharge from petroleum refineries Heptachlor (ppt) 04/2023 N ND N/A 0 400 Residue of banned pesticide Heptachlor epoxide 04/2023 N ND N/A 0 200 Breakdown of! heptachlor (ppt) Hexachlorobenzene 04/2023 N ND N/A 0 1 Discharge from metal refineries and (ppb) agricultural chemical factories Hexachlorocyclo- 04/2023 N ND N/A 50 50 Discharge from chemical factories pentadiene (ppb) Lindane (ppt) 04/2023 N ND N/A 200 200 Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on cattle, lumber, gardens Runofflleaching from insecticide Methoxychlor (ppb) 04/2023 N ND N/A 40 40 used on fruits, vegetables, alfalfa, livestock Oxamyl [Vydate] Runoft/leaching from insecticide 04/2023 N ND N/A 200 200 used on apples, potatoes and (ppb) tomatoes PCBs [Polychlorinated 04/2023 N ND N/A 0 500 Runoff from landfills; discharge of biphenyls] (ppt) waste chemicals Pentachlorophenol 04/2023 N ND N/A 0 1 Discharge from woodj preserving (ppb) factories Picloram (ppb) 04/2023 N ND N/A 500 500 Herbicide runoff Simazine (ppb) 04/2023 N ND N/A 4 4 Herbicide runoff Toxaphene (ppb) 04/2023 N ND N/A 0 3 Runoffleaching from insecticide used on cotton and cattle * Thel EPA and the State allow us toi monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are: not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Some of the data, though representative of the water quality, is more than one year old. Volatile Organic Chemical (VOC) Contaminants* Sample MCL Your Range Contaminant (units) Date Violation Water MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination Y/N Low High Benzene (ppb) 01/2024 N ND N/A 0 5 Discharge from factories; leaching from gas storage tanks and landfills Carbon tetrachloride (ppb) 01/2024 N ND N/A 0 5 Discharge from chemical plants and other industrial activities Chlorobenzene (ppb) 01/2024 N ND N/A 100 100 Discharge from chemical and agricultural chemical factories o-Dichlorobenzene (ppb) 01/2024 N ND N/A 600 600 Discharge from industrial chemical factories p-Dichlorobenzene (ppb) 01/2024 N ND N/A 75 75 Discharge from industrial chemical factories 1,2 - Dichloroethane (ppb) 01/2024 N ND N/A 0 5 Discharge from industrial chemical factories 1,1 - Dichloroethylene 01/2024 N ND N/A 7 7 Discharge from industrial chemical (ppb) factories cis-12-Dichloroetlyleme 01/2024 N ND N/A 70 70 Discharge from industrial chemical (ppb) factories tam-12-Dsahlometlyleme 01/2024 N ND N/A 100 100 Discharge from industrial chemical (ppb) factories Dichloromethane (ppb) 01/2024 N ND N/A 0 5 Discharge from pharmaceutical and chemical factories 2-Dichloropropane (ppb) 01/2024 N ND N/A 0 5 Discharge from industrial chemical factories Ethylbenzene (ppb) 01/2024 N ND N/A 700 700 Discharge from petroleum refineries Styrene (ppb) 01/2024 N ND N/A 100 100 Discharge from rubber and plastic factories; leaching from landfills Tetrachloroethylene (ppb) 01/2024 N ND N/A 0 5 Discharge from factories and dry cleaners 124-Tichlorobenzene 01/2024 N ND N/A 70 70 Discharge from textile-finishing (ppb) factories 1,1,1 - Trichlorocthane 01/2024 N ND N/A 200 200 Discharge from metal degreasing (ppb) sites and other factories 1,1,2- -Trichloroethane 01/2024 N ND N/A 3 5 Discharge from industrial chemical (ppb) factories Trichloroethylene (ppb) 01/2024 N ND N/A 0 5 Discharge from metal degreasing sites and other factories Toluene (ppm) 01/2024 N ND N/A 1 1 Discharge from petroleum factories Vinyl Chloride (ppb) 01/2024 N ND N/A 0 2 Leaching from PVC piping; discharge from plastics factories Xylenes (Total) (ppm) 01/2024 N ND N/A 10 10 Discharge from petroleum factories; discharge from chemical factories * Thel EPA and the State allow us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Some oft the data, though representative of the water quality, is more than one year old. Radiological Contaminants MCL Your Range Contaminant (units) Sample Date Violation Water MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination Y/N (RAA) Low High Alpha emitters (pCi/L) (Gross Alpha 05/2021 N ND N/A 0 15 Erosion of natural Excluding Radon and deposits Uranium) Combined radium (pCi/L) 05/2021 N N/A N/A 0 5 Erosion of natural deposits Uranium (pCi/L) 05/2021 N ND N/A 0 20.1 Erosion of natural deposits Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Contaminant TT Your Water Range Monthly (units) Violation Removal Ratio MCLG Treatment Technique Likely Source of Contamination Y/N (lowest RAA) (TT) violation if: Low High Total Organic Carbon Removal Ration (TOC) Removal RAA <1.00 and Ratio (no units) N 1.21 1.1-1.41 N/A alternative Naturally present in the environment compliance criteria was not met Disinfectant Residuals Summary MRDL Your Range Disinfectant Violation Water MRDLG MRDL Likely Source ofContamination Y/N (highest RAA) Low High Chlorine (ppm) N 0.85 0.1 - 1.6 4 4.0 Water additive used to control microbes Stage 2 Disinfection Byproduct Compliance - Based upon Locational Running Annual Average (LRAA) MCL Violation Your Water Range Source of Year MCLG MCL Likely Sampled Y/N (highest LRAA) Low High Contamination TTHM (ppb) 24 N N/A 80 Byproduct of drinking water disinfection B01 55 de 3-91 B02 55 6-74 B03 57 32-85 B04 37 21-51 HAA5 (ppb) 24 N N/A 60 Byproduct of drinking water disinfection B01 34 21-55 B02 39 5-37 B03 39 29-51 B04 20 16-28 Other Miscellaneous Water Characteristics Contaminants' * Your Range Contaminant (units) Sample Date SMCL Water Low High Iron (ppm) Jan Dec 2024 0.02 0.0 0.1 0.3 mg/L Manganese (ppm) Jan Dec 2024 0.03 0.0 = 0.1 0.05 mg/L pH Jan Dec 2024 7.7 7.5-7 7.8 6.5 to 8.5 *Thel PWS Section requires monitoring for other misc. contaminants, some for which the EPA has set national secondary drinking water standards (SMCLS) because they may cause cosmetic effects or aesthetic effects (such as taste, odor, and/or color) in drinking water. The contaminants with SMCLS normally do not have any health effects and normally do not affect the safety ofy your water. In the tables above you will find the most recent lead and copper sampling data. Ifyou would like to review the complete lead tap sampling data, please email us at omnclerQlumotreins We have been working to identify service line materials throughout the water system and prepared an inventory of all service lines in our water system. To access this inventory please call the town at 828-437-7421. 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. The' Town of Drexel is responsible forj providing high quality drinking water and removing lead pipes, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components in your home. You share the responsibility for protecting yourself and your family from the lead in your home plumbing. You can take responsibility by identifying andi removing lead materials within your home plumbing and taking steps toi reduce your family's risk. Before drinking tap water, flush your pipes for several minutes by running your tap, taking a shower, doing laundry or a load of dishes. You can also use a filter certified by an American National Standards Institute accredited certifier to reduce lead in drinking water. Ifyou are concerned about lead in your water and wish to have your water tested, call the Town of Drexel at 828-437-7421. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available at tpi/www.epa.gowidewaterlead Terms: and abbreviations used above: Primary Drinking Water Standard orl PDWS: MCLS andl MRDLs for contarinants thate effect healtha along with their monitoring andreportingr requirements, and water treatment requirements. . Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): Thel level ofa disinfectant addedf for waber treatment that may notl be exceededi at1 the consumer's tap. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG): Thel level ofa a disinfectant: addedi for water treatment below which there is nol known ore expectedr risk tol heaith. MRDLGS are: set by thel U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyt treatment requirements, * Public Health Goal (PHG): The leyel ofac contaminant in drinking water below which there isn no known or expectedr risk tol health. PHGs are set by the NCDENR. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal [MCLG): The level ofa ac contaminant in drinking water below which there is no! known ore expectedriskt tol health. MCLGs are. set by the U.S. Environmentall ProtectianA Agency. Maximum Contaminant! Level (MCLIT Thel highest level ofar contaminant thati is alowedh in drinking water. Primary? MCLS are seta as dose tD1 the PHGs (OrMCLGS) as Is economicallyand technologicallyf feasible. Secondary MCIS are: sett toy protectt the odor, taste, anda appearance of drinkingy water. RegulatoryAction! Level (AL): The concentrationofac contaminant which, when exceeded, triggerstreatmens or other requirements that a water. system must follow. * Treatment Techrique (m). Ai required processintendedi tor reduce the level ofac contaminanti in drinking water. *NA: nota applicable ND:n not detected . NS:T nos standard . NTUI Nephelometrici TurbidityUnits * mg/l: milligrams perLiter ppmi parts perr million * ppb:p parts pert billion - pci/li picpcuries per liter (ar measure of radiation) MFL:Million! Fibers per Liter RAArrunningannual average Source Water Assessment Program (SWAP) Summary (Information provided by the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources) The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Public Water Supply (PWS) Section, Source Water Assessment Program (SWAP) conducted assessments for all drinking water sources across North Carolina. The purpose of the assessments was to determine the susceptibility ofe each drinking water source to potential contaminant: sources. The results of the assessment are available in SWAP, Assessment reports. The relative susceptibility rating of each source for the City of Morganton was determined by combining the contaminant rating and the vulnerability rating or the existing conditions of the watershed. The assessment findings are summarized in the table below. It is important to understand that a susceptibility rating of higher does not imply poor water quality, only the systems' potential to become contaminated by potential contaminant sources in the assessment area. The complete SWAP Assessment report for Morganton may be viewed on the web at: ittp:/www.deh. .enr. state.no.usipws'swap. Please note that because SWAP results and reports are periodically updated by the PWS Section, the results available on this site may differ from the results that were available at the time this CCR was prepared. To obtain a printed copy send a written request to: Source Water Assessment Program- Report Request, 1634 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1634 or email swap@ncmail.net. Source Name Inherent Vulnerability Rating Containment Rating Susceptibility Rating Catawba! River Higher Lower Moderate Water Discoloration Changes in water pressure, such as wheri water mains break or fire hydrants are used or flushed, can occasionally cause drinking water to be discolored. The discoloration is caused by sediments in pipes mixing with clear water. The sediments occur naturally from the oxidation of iron in pipes. While discolored water is ordinarily safe to drink, it is best to flush any discolored water from pipes by turning on all cold-water faucets in your home or business. Avoid turning on any hot-water faucets sO the discolored water is not drawn into water heaters. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno- compromised persons such as people with cancer that are undergoing chemotherapy, people who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIVIAIDS 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 (800-426-4791). Morganton's water comes from the Catawba River. The water is treated at the Catawba WTP via the addition of Poly- Aluminum Chloride for coagulation, Sodium Hypochlorite for disinfection, Polyphosphate for corrosion control, and Hydrofluorosilicic Acid to promote dental health. 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 (800-426-4791). 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. It also can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. We at the Town of Drexel work very hard to provide top quality water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life and our children's future. Thank you for taking the time to read this report. We appreciate you as a customer of our water system. Please call our office ifyou have questions. Paper copies of this document will be available by request at the Town Hall. Contaminants That May Be Present in Source Water: Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production. These contaminants may also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. 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 and herbicides, which may come from numerous sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses. Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. Important Contact Information: Town of Drexel Main Number: 828-437-7421, after hours emergency number is 828-430-1794 Visit our website at www.cidrexel.nc.ns Below you will find some water conservation tips. It is the customer's responsibility to repair any leaks past the water meter. Any leaks you may notice on the Town's side ofthe meter should be reported immediately to 828-437-7421 or our emergency number is 828- 430-1794. NO! a Water your yard Use plants and outdoor Use a that require % plants early shut-off leas water, or late in the nozzie on day to reduce your hose. evaporation. Use a low fow Mulch L uto showarhead. around Wesh plants to Get an Enargy Star only hold water labeled washing full in the soil. machine. loads. 1 Tum off the ÇOFF Tum off sink water while 5 faucet whlle + Take shorter soaping GA scrbbing showers T hands dishes five minutes and brushing and or less is best. teeth. pots. Install new toilets that use Us a broom, less than Pul faucet not a hase, 1.6 gallons aerators - to clean per flush. on sink driveways faucels. and walkways.