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Where to
Learn More
In order to ensure
that tap water is safe to drink, the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency and the California Department of Health Services prescribe
regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water
provided by public water
systems. Food and
Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in
bottled water that must provide the same protection for public
health.
Who to
Contact
For answers to your questions about your water quality or this
report, please contact Steve Hickox, Water Treatment and Production
Superintendent, at
969-7924.
More information
about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by
calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791
or by visiting the EPA’s website at
www.epa.gov/safewater.
Source Water
Assessments
A comprehensive source water
assessment of the District’s surface water sources was completed in
December, 2000. A copy of the report is available for public
inspection at the District Office.
Public
Information
To learn more about
your water service, please call us at 969-2271, or visit our website
at www.montecitowater.com.
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New Miramar Beach Pipeline
Improves Service, Fire Protection |
Pictured above from left
to right are Wayne Ashcraft, a Director of the Miramar
Beach Homeowners Association and Danny Rodriguez, Water
Distribution Superintendent.
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Montecito Water District has worked very closely
for some time with the Miramar Beach Homeowners
Association to extend regular water service to 24
homes that had limited service from a private
water system.
The District installed 1,040 feet of new 8-inch
pipeline and connected two fire hydrants to serve
the area. All of the homeowners have purchased
district meters and have installed service pipes
from their property to connect to the District’s
new pipeline.
This cooperative project successfully provides
water service for these new customers and enhances
fire protection for the entire community.
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When To Seek
Healthcare Advice
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 that water poses a health
risk.
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants
in drinking water than the general population.
Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with
cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy, persons
who have undergone organ transplants, people with
HIV/AIDS or other immune-system disorders, some
elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk
from infections. These people should seek advice
about drinking water from their health care
providers. EPA/Centers for Disease Control
guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk
of infection by Cryptosporidium and other
microbial contaminants are available by calling
the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791
or by visiting the EPA’s website at
www.epa.gov/safewater.
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