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About Lead
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious
health problems, especially for pregnant women and
young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily
from materials and components associated with service
lines and home plumbing. NMB Water is responsible
for providing high quality drinking water but cannot
control the variety of materials used in home plumbing
components. When your water has been sitting for
several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead
exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2
minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If
you are concerned about lead in your water, you may
wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in
drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take
to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking
Water Hotline or at: epa.gov/safewater/lead.
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Vulnerable Populations
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone
organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be
particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health
care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium
and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline 800-426-4791.
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Get your Report
All you have to do is go to your favorite browser of choice and search your city's "Annual water quality report". It's that simple.