The City of Lexington has one groundwater well it uses to provide water.
A source water assessment report is available for review at City Hall.
including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater 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 that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.
City Council meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7pm. Meetings are held at City Hall.
Our system received 2 violations in 2013. One was for a total coliform multiple detection (MCL) (08/13) and the other was for not having collected enough routine samples following the total coliform detections (09/13). Both violations have been returned to compliance.
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. City of Lexington 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 http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
feasible using the best available treatment technology.
of a contaminant in drinking water.
disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.