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Contact: Steve Drew
Phone: 336-430-6244
Residents to Receive Annual Water Quality Report
GREENSBORO, NC-- (June 8, 2009) – By the end of this week, Greensboro residents will start receiving the annual water quality report, Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), through the mail. Under the 1996 Safe Drinking Water Act amendments, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandates that all municipal water systems provide a CCR to their customers for calendar year 2008 by July 1, 2009. The CCR provides information about where water comes from, possible substances in the water, and the City’s compliance with state and federal limits. It also gives residents specific public health information, enabling consumers to make informed decisions regarding any potential health risks related to the use of their public drinking water.
"We are committed to providing our customers with the safest and most reliable water supply everyday. Informed consumers are our best allies in maintaining safe drinking water, as such we are proud to report that the City of Greensboro continued to meet established water quality standards for 2008,” said Steve Drew, Water Supply Manager.
The report will be sent to customers via mail, but a copy can also be obtained by calling the City Contact Center at 373-CITY (2489) or visiting www.greensboro-nc.gov/water.
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The City of Greensboro works in partnership with the community to build an increased quality of life for all residents by fostering an environment where inclusion, diversity, and trust are valued. As the seventh largest employer in Greensboro, the City has a dedicated professional staff of 2700 employees who maintain four core values of honesty, integrity, stewardship, and respect. The City of Greensboro is governed by a council-manager form of government where a mayor and eight council members act as the legislative body. For more information on the City of Greensboro, please visit us online at http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/.
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