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II <br />• ^ <br />N&varre Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation <br />September 10,1998 <br />Page 2 of2 <br />With home water softeners it is possible to over-soften the water. Over softened water is very <br />corrosive and can cause leaching of copper and lead from the plumbing piping in the house, <br />resulting in elevated levels of copper or lead in the water. To reduce the possibility of excessive <br />levels of lead and copper in the water, over softening of the water below 60 mg/1 should be avoided. <br />Also, hot tap water should not be used for cooking or drinking as hot water can contain elevated <br />levels of lead and copper. <br />It is also recommended that, prior to using water for drinking or cooking, the water should be run <br />for approximately 30 seconds or until it feels cold. This will clear out any elevated levels of lead or <br />copper that may have occurred as the water was sitting in the pipes. To avoid wasting water, it is <br />recommend a container of water be kept in the refrigerator to minimize the need to run the water. <br />Thank you for your assistance in this matter. <br />Sincerely, <br />Gregory Gappa <br />Director of Public Services <br />. . <. fiM i aiii iiwiii i i>in11 ma i a nn n\ii I'n■ imi > i ■■ ■■■ i iiu ■'• II ii^ii I ■■niiw iniintfi laiiiaaTiBiiin fli TMiiii mill i~i ii» r iifn rimirii '