City Clerk's hours of operation are
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Phone is 320-905-1737
Email: llcityclerk@gmail.com
PUBLIC NOTICE
Important Information
About Your Drinking Water
Tests
show levels of Arsenic above drinking water standards
Lake Lillian
public water system routinely monitors for the presence of drinking water
contaminants. Previous testing results show that the average level of arsenic
was above the standard, or maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10 µg/L. An MCL
violation was issued for this system on 1/9/2019. Testing will continue the
violation is resolved. Most recently, the average level of arsenic was 17.4
µg/L.
Arsenic
occurs naturally through erosion of natural deposits, runoff from orchards,
runoff from glass and electronics production wastes. Some people who drink water containing arsenic in excess of the MCL
over many years could experience skin damage or problems with their circulatory
system and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
This
is not an emergency.
You do not need an alternative source of water, such as bottled water. However,
if you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor. Home treatment units
are available to reduce arsenic, which include water softening, reverse
osmosis, and distillation. It is recommended that these home water treatment
units be certified to ensure arsenic removal. The use of carbon filters is not
recommended for removal of arsenic, as arsenic may accumulate in the filter
over time.
Lake Lillian
is exploring methods to reduce the level of arsenic, which may include an
alternative water source or water treatment. [PWS can include language regarding their plan of action
here]. You will be informed when the public water system has reduced the
level of arsenic and meets the standard.
Please share this
information with all other people who drink this water, especially those who
may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments,
nursing homes, schools, prisons, clinics, hospitals
and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or
distributing copies by hand or mail.
This
notice is being sent to you by Lake Lillia
PWSID 1340004
Phone or mailing address: 320 905 1737
Distribution Date: March 27, 2026
