Chris Kolb, shared at Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North, about midrinkingwater.org, to help people in Michigan be educated on drinking water quality. Chris talked about the Clean Water Checklist.
Clean Water Checklist
- Identify your source of drinking water – public systems (community water system or Type III) or private well
1. Source Water
Public System
a) Community Water System
- Have I obtained a copy of my Consumer Confidence Report?
b) Type III (small apartment complexes, residential subdivisions, etc.)
- When was the water last tested?
Private well
- When was the well last tested?
- What should the well be tested for?
- Is my septic system in good working order?
2. Treatment & Distribution
Public System
a) Community Water Systems
- Have I obtained a copy of my Consumer Confidence Report?
- Should I use an additional filter?
b) Type III (small apartment complexes, residential subdivisions, etc.)
- Do I have enough information regarding my water quality, or should I have additional testing done?
- Should I use an additional filter?
Private well
- Do I soften my water?
- Should I use an additional filter?
3. Home Plumbing
- Do I have pipes or fixtures that could be impacting my water quality?
- Should I use an additional filter?
4. Affordability
- How can I reduce my water bill?
5. When your away from home
- What about the school my children and my workplace attend?
- Is it part of a Community Water System? See above.
- Is it a Type II Systems (transient or nontransient)?
- What are the testing requirements?
- Is a copy of the Consumer Confidence Report available?
Information about Drinking Water Checklist located at:
Before Chris gave his presentation Jane McManus, District Governor Elect, shared gifts with our Past District Governors Virginia and Gail Scott.
Peg Windsor gives Chris Kolb a Rotary tape measure.
