The Grand Rapids Water Quality Report is now available for viewing on our website! The 2010 Report (DEQ always put it out the next June) indicates that Grand Rapids water (that you drink if connected to the municipal water system in Cascade) is devoid of contaminants! The water is tested daily at the plant (way more often than I tested my well when I had one!), and is treated constantly to be sure our water is of a high quality. Two tests for chemicals that stood out when I read the report were the Flouride and Lead levels in our water. You may be aware that Grand Rapids adds Flouride to the water to promote strong teeth. The level is less than 1/2 of the maximum allowed. The Lead level is at 4 parts per billion; 15 is the maximum allowed. This maximum may be decreased in the near future. I'v heard it cold go as low as 3 ppb. Grand Rapids is ready with a plan if it is found that they need to remove more Lead from the water.
Overall, our water is very safe!!! Drink up!
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