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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER <br />Este informe contiene informaciOn muy importante sabre su agua potable. <br />Tradiacalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien. <br />DRINKING WATER WARNING <br />Heskett, Joe Water System water has high levels of nitrate <br />DO NOT GIVE THE WATER TO <br />INFANTS UNDER 6 MONTHS OLD OR PREGNANT WOMEN <br />OR USE IT TO MAKE INFANT FORMULA <br />Water sample results received November 2020 to August 2021 showed nitrate levels of 11.125 mg/L. This is above <br />the nitrate standard, or maximum contaminant level (MCL), of 10 milligrams per liter. Nitrate in drinking water is a <br />serious health concern for infants less than six months old. <br />What should I do? <br />DO NOT GIVE THE WATER TO INFANTS. Infants below the age of six months who drink <br />water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL may quickly become seriously ill and, if <br />untreated, may die because high nitrate levels can interfere with the capacity of the infant's <br />blood to carry oxygen. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blueness of the skin. <br />Symptoms in infants can develop rapidly, with health deteriorating over a period of days. If <br />symptoms occur, seek medical attention immediately. <br />PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD NOT CONSUME THE WATER. High nitrate levels may <br />also affect the oxygen-carrying ability of the blood of pregnant women. <br />Water, juice, and formula for children under six months of age should not be prepared with <br />tap water. Bottled water or other water low in nitrates should be used for infants until further <br />notice. <br />DO NOT BOIL THE WATER. Boiling, freezing, filtering, or letting water stand does not <br />reduce the nitrate level. Excessive boiling can make the nitrates more concentrated, <br />because nitrates remain behind when the water evaporates. <br />If you have other health issues concerning the consumption of this water, you may wish to <br />consult your doctor. <br />What happened? What is being done? <br />Nitrate in drinking water can come from natural, industrial, or agricultural sources (including septic systems, storm <br />water run-off, and fertilizers). Levels of nitrate in drinking water can vary throughout the year. We will let you know if <br />the amount of nitrate is again below the limit.