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appear in the following tables without a sample date. If the contaminant was not monitored last year, but was detected within the last five years, it will appear in the tables below, along with the sample date.
Unregulated Contaminants Unregulated contaminants are those for which the EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist the EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulation is warranted. The EPA requires us to participate in this monitoring.
Additional Health Information Lead can cause serious health effects in people of all ages, especially pregnant people, infants (both formula-fed and breastfed) and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and parts used in service lines, and in home plumbing. Cadott Waterworks is responsible for providing high quality drinking water and removing lead pipes, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing in your home. Because lead levels may vary over time, lead exposure is possible, even when your tap sampling results do not detect lead, at one point in time. You can help protect yourself and your family, by identifying and removing lead materials within your home plumbing, and taking steps to reduce your family’s risk. Using a filter, certified by an American National Standards Institute accredited certifier to reduce lead, is effective in reducing lead exposure. Follow the instructions provided with the filter, to ensure the filter is used properly. Use only cold water for drinking, cooking and making baby formula. Boiling water does not remove lead from water. Before using tap water for drinking, cooking or making baby formula, flush your pipes for several minutes. You can do this by running your tap, taking a shower, doing laundry or a load of dishes. If you have a lead service line or galvanized, requiring replacement service line, you may need to flush your pipes for a longer period. If you are concerned about lead in your water and wish to have your water tested, contact Cadott Waterworks, (Chad R. Schuebel, at 715-313-3354). Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods and steps you can take to minimize exposure, is available at https://www. epa.gov/safewater/lead. Additional Information on Service Line Materials We are required to develop an initial inventory of service lines connected to our distribution system, by Oct. 16, 2024, and to make the inventory publicly accessible. You can access the service line inventory here/by: Information is available at the Cadott Village Hall, upon request. Presence of Other Contaminants Your water was tested for many contaminants last year. We are allowed to monitor for some contaminants less frequently than once a year. The following tables list only those contaminants which were detected in your water. If a contaminant was detected last year, it will appear in the following tables without a sample date. If the contaminant was not monitored last year, but was detected within the last five years, it will appear in the tables below, along with the sample date. 166520 • wnaxlp
