Drinking Water Regulations

body that oversees the Ames water system. Bring your ideas to the public forums at the City Council meetings which are normally held at 7:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month in the City Council Chambers at 515 Clark Avenue. Este informe contiene informacion importante acerca de su agua potable. Hage que alguien lo traduzca para usted, o hable con alguien que lo entienda. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adopts regulations that limit the amount of individual contaminants in water provided by public water systems. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide similar protection for public 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 drinking 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). Drinking Water Regulations