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MAY 30, 2023 Special Council Meeting Agenda (click here)
DRINKING WATER WARNING
City of Genesee water has high levels of nitrate
DO NOT GIVE THE WATER TO INFANTS UNDER 6 MONTHS OLD
OR USE IT TO MAKE INFANT FORMULA
Nitrate in drinking water is a serious health concern for infants less than 6 months old.
Nitrate in drinking water can come from natural, industrial, or agricultural sources (including septic systems and run-off). Levels of nitrate in drinking water can vary throughout the year.
What should I do? What does this mean?
- DO NOT GIVE THE WATER TO INFANTS. *Infants below the age of 6 months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue baby syndrome.
- *Blue baby syndrome is indicated by blueness of the skin. Symptoms in infants can develop rapidly, with health deteriorating over a period of days. If symptoms occur, seek medical attention immediately.
- Water, juice, and formula for children under six months of age should not be prepared with tap water. Bottled water or other water low in nitrates should be used for infants until further notice.
- DO NOT BOIL THE WATER. Boiling, freezing, filtering, or letting water stand does not reduce the nitrate level. Excessive boiling can make the nitrates more concentrated, because nitrates remain behind when the water evaporates.
- Adults and children older than 6 months can drink the tap water (nitrate is a concern for infants because they can’t process nitrates in the same way adults can). However, if you are pregnant or have specific health concerns, you may wish to consult your doctor.
What is being done?
The City has been operating on one well (well #5) since 10/3/22, with the increased demand in the last few weeks it has not been able to produce enough water to keep the reservoirs full. Well #3 has historically tested high for nitrates, but will be temporarily brought back in to service 5/23/23 until the new well (well #8) is finished. The anticipated date for completion of well #8 is 6/9/23 at which time well #3 will be shut down. A potable water station will be available 5/24/23 at the Genesee Fire Station 235 West Chestnut St. This notice is being sent to you by the City of Genesee.
State Water System ID#2290015. Date distributed 5/26/23
