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<br /> <br />" , <br /> <br />Limiting cover over water mains <br /> <br />Water mains are buried about 4.5 feet deep to pre- <br />vent freezing. At this depth, the mains are accessible <br />to our employees when we have to repair leaks and <br />maintain the system. <br /> <br />Likewise, cover should never be removed from a <br />water main. State law requires 48 hours' notice must <br />be given to all utilities before digging or excavating <br />within any utility easement or road right of way. If <br />excavation of any kind around water mains is neces- <br />sary. please contact the office. Mains are located free <br />of charge, but advance notice is required. <br /> <br />Water conservation <br /> <br />Ute Water is a domestic water provider. This means <br />that, should you purchase a new home, you need to <br />also find out if your property is served by irrigation <br />water for your lawn. Watering with District water is <br />expensive and discouraged. Your realtor should be <br />able to tell you what irrigation company serves your <br />property. <br />During drought, emergencies, or extreme condi- <br />tions that cause a shortage of water in customary quan- <br />tities, the District may declare a "Water Conservation <br />Alert." Landscape maintenance is the fIrst curtailment. <br />Ignoring the alert may result in disconnection of water <br />and possible monetary penalties. <br /> <br />Lead-free requirements <br /> <br />It is known that lead can leach into water, especial- <br />ly hot water, and can produce serious health effects. <br />Federal law requires that after January 1, 1989, materi- <br />als used in water systems must be lead free. <br /> <br />Per federal law, Ute recently conducted comprehen- , <br />- - - - - - - - SiVe leSliJ!g1I1roiighounneDisrricT1if11oITm' Dultr - -. . <br />before lead was banned in household plumbing. It . <br />showed that lead is not a problem in the Ute District. . <br />The treatment plant balances pH and alkalinity to fo.rm <br />a thin scale within the pipes to reduce lead leachmg <br />into the water. <br /> <br />Even so, to minimize possible lead intake, you are <br />urged to let the cold water run for a minute or so <br />before drinking. Use only cold water for cookin~, <br />drinking, or preparing baby formula. If hot water IS <br />needed for those purposes, heat the cold water. <br /> <br />16 <br /> <br />THERMAL EXPANSION <br /> <br />When water is heated by your hot water heater and <br />all the faucets are closed, the water expands. This <br />increases pressure in your plumbing, and may cause <br />the safety relief valve on your hot water heater to "pop <br />off." This condition can be controlled by a thermal <br />expansion tank or a pressure relief valve. One simple <br />relief valve discharges into the water closet of your <br />toilet. For information, please call the Cross <br />Connection Department or check with your plumber. <br /> <br />TREATING YOUR WATER AT HOME <br /> <br />,'; <br /> <br />It's a fact that opinions vary greatly about "hard- <br />ness." Some people dislike it. Others proclaim its <br />health effects. There is research supporting both sides. <br />One fact is medically proven: treating "hard" water <br />by the ion exchange process involves the use of sodi- <br />um chloride (salt) and adds sodium to the water. Some <br />susceptible persons, such as those with cardiovascular <br />problems, need to restrict their intake of sodium. <br />Water softeners reduce water hardness but do not <br />"purify" the water. <br />If you choose to use a home water softener, it is <br />recommended to install it in the hot water system, just <br />ahead of the hot water heater. This will help reduce the <br />mineral deposits in the hot water tank and other water <br />using appliances, but does not add sodium to the cold <br />water, the normal source for drinking water. <br />Filters are normally installed in the cold water <br />lines. These do not soften the water; they are not puri- <br />fiers. Filters need the cartridge or medium changed <br />regularly, or they may do more harm than good. <br /> <br />-~ <br />-:~ <br /> <br />:~ <br /> <br />."; <br />J <br />> <br /> <br />WATER FILTER FACTS <br />Water filters come in several varieties. What do <br />they do? Catch that which is fitterable using a <br />medium such as activated carbon. <br /> <br />WHAT FILTERS DO <br />1. Help remove some odors and tastes. <br />2. Help remove some sediments and organic <br />chemicals. <br />3. Over time, may allow bacteria to multiply in the <br />wet medium, an ideal breeding ground for <br />bacteria. <br /> <br />WHAT FILTERS DON'T DO <br />1. Improve hard water. <br />2. Remove more than a small portion of sus- <br />pended particles. <br />3. Remove any bacteria. <br /> <br />17 <br />