Special Statement
Bacteria Concerns not present in Fairfax Water System
Frequent Testing Assures a Safe Supply.
September 24, 2004
The
recently reported bacteria concerns in the District of Columbia’s water system
are not present in the Fairfax Water system. Fairfax Water performs distribution
system testing regularly for Total Coliform Bacteria. Testing will show either
the presence or absence of Total Coliform Bacteria.
Fairfax Water collects more than 270 representative samples each month from various locations throughout the distribution system (the series of pipes that bring water to residential and commercial properties) for testing. EPA has set a Maximum Contaminant Level for Total Coliform Bacteria which states "No more than 5% of the monthly samples may be Total Coliform positive.” Testing has shown Fairfax Water's distribution system to be well under the Maximum Contaminant Level specified by the EPA.
You can learn more about Water Quality testing on our Water Quality page and by viewing the Water Quality Report.
For more information, please contact Fairfax Water at 703-698-5800, 703-698-5613 (after hours emergency), TTY 703-698-7025.
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