Loogootee Water Works Releases Corrected 2024 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

This updated report provides comprehensive information about your drinking water quality and the ongoing efforts by the water system to provide safe drinking water to all residents. This corrected report replaces any previously issued versions. We encourage all residents, especially those who may have reviewed an earlier version, to examine this updated report for the most accurate and current information.

Specific Corrections in this Version

This corrected report addresses two key updates:

• The dates for the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) for PFAS compounds and Lithium have been corrected to reflect samples collected on March 9, 2024, and September 9, 2024, instead of 2025. None of these compounds were detected.

• The link to complete the lead service line inventory survey for households, along with office hours and address, which was inadvertently omitted in a previous version, has been re-included in this report.

The City of Loogootee’s drinking water is sourced exclusively from groundwater, utilizing six wells. Throughout 2024, the water system consistently tested a minimum of three samples per month for microbiological contaminants and collected disinfectant residuals to ensure control of microbial growth.

The report details various regulated contaminants that were detected, including Chlorine, Copper, Lead, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Barium, Fluoride, Nitrate, and Radium-228. All detected levels were found to be within established regulatory limits.

Loogootee Water Works did note one procedural violation during the reporting period: a "SAMPLE SITING PLAN ERRORS (RTCR)" on February 20, 2024. This indicates a failure to develop or revise a coliform sample siting plan in compliance with the Revised Total Coliform Rule. It is important to note that this was a planning deficiency and not a direct contamination event or health effects violation. The report confirms that no unresolved significant deficiencies were identified during this period.

Additionally, Loogootee Water Works participated in the U.S. EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) program. Water samples were collected on March 9, 2024, and September 9, 2024, for 29 PFAS compounds and Lithium, with none of these compounds being detected. This monitoring assists the EPA in determining if additional compounds may need to be regulated in drinking water.

Lead in Drinking Water Information

There is no safe level of lead in drinking water. Exposure to lead in drinking water can cause serious health effects in all age groups, especially pregnant people, infants, and young children. Loogootee Water Works has completed its lead service line inventory per EPA regulations. If residents are concerned about lead in their water, or would like assistance in determining the material composition of their service line, they are encouraged to contact the Loogootee Utility Office at (812) 295-1000 ext 4 for verification or to schedule a free voluntary inspection from one of our service team members. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps to minimize exposure is also available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Accessing the Report and Additional Information

The full corrected 2024 Consumer Confidence Report can be found at: loogootee.in.gov/documents/2024-consumer-confidence-report

Residents are encouraged to review this report to stay informed about their drinking water quality. For more information regarding this report, or if you wish to learn more about your water utility, we invite you to contact the Loogootee Utility Office directly at (812) 295-1000 ext 4.

For general information about contaminants and potential health effects in drinking water, the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline is available at (800) 426-4791.

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