Trihalomethane concentrations still elevated in Eastpoint water supply

The Eastpoint water and sewer district has issued another alert to customers warning that trihalomethane levels in the water system are currently above the standard set by federal and state law.
This is the 3^rd alert issued in the past 9 months.
Ttrihalomethanes are a by-product of the water treatment process.
They form when chlorine is added to disinfect water that contains a lot of natural matter like decaying leaves.
Drinking water systems are allowed a running annual average 80 parts per billion; over the past year the Eastpoint Water and Sewer district’s running annual average was 89 parts per billion.
The system is showing some improvement – the last alert showed trihalomethane concentrations at 99.25 parts per billion.
The water district says it is working with the Department of Environmental Protection to determine how to fix the problem.
The water district says there is no immediate health risks associated with short term exposures to trihalomethane at this low level though long-term exposure has been linked to issues with the liver, kidneys and central nervous system as well as some types of cancer.
The Eastpoint water district says people should still be able to drink the water from their taps but people with specific health concerns should consult their doctors.
People with concerns can also call the water district at 670-8177.


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