City of White Bear Lake PUBLIC SERVICE NOTICE Information about how plumbing fixtures and piping can elevate lead levels in household tap water The City of White Bear Lake found elevated levels of lead in drinking water in some homes during its most recent round of testing (found in 4 of the 30 homes tested). While the water coming out of City wells and eventually processed through its Water Treatment Plant continues to be very safe, lead can get in your drinking water as it passes through your household plumbing system. Because lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children, readers are asked to closely review the information provided on the City's website at whitebearlake.org/ccr to see what can be done to reduce lead in household drinking water. Health Effects of Lead According to the Minnesota Department of Health, lead can cause serious health problems if too much enters your body from drinking water or other sources. It can cause damage to the brain and kidneys, and can interfere with the production of red blood cells that carry oxygen to all parts of your body. The greatest risk of lead exposure is to infants, young children, and pregnant women. Scientists have linked the effects of lead on the brain with lowered IQ in children. Adults with kidney problems and high blood pressure can be affected by low levels of lead more than healthy adults. Lead is stored in the bones and it can be released later in life. During pregnancy, the child receives lead from the mother's bones, which may affect brain development. For more information Visit the City's website at www.whitebearlake.org/ccr or call us at 651-429-8531 for more information on reducing lead exposure in your home/building. For more information on the health effects of lead, visit Lead (epa.gov/lead) or contact your doctor. This notice is brought to you by the City of White Bear Lake. State Water System ID 1620024. Date distributed: 10/24/2019 City of White Bear Lake PUBLIC SERVICE NOTICE Information about how plumbing fixtures and piping can elevate lead levels in household tap water The City of White Bear Lake found elevated levels of lead in drinking water in some homes during its most recent round of testing (found in 4 of the 30 homes tested). While the water coming out of City wells and eventually processed through its Water Treatment Plant continues to be very safe, lead can get in your drinking water as it passes through your household plumbing system. Because lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children, readers are asked to closely review the information provided on the City's website at whitebearlake.org/ccr to see what can be done to reduce lead in household drinking water. Health Effects of Lead According to the Minnesota Department of Health, lead can cause serious health problems if too much enters your body from drinking water or other sources. It can cause damage to the brain and kidneys, and can interfere with the production of red blood cells that carry oxygen to all parts of your body. The greatest risk of lead exposure is to infants, young children, and pregnant women. Scientists have linked the effects of lead on the brain with lowered IQ in children. Adults with kidney problems and high blood pressure can be affected by low levels of lead more than healthy adults. Lead is stored in the bones and it can be released later in life. During pregnancy, the child receives lead from the mother's bones, which may affect brain development. For more information Visit the City's website at www.whitebearlake.org/ccr or call us at 651-429-8531 for more information on reducing lead exposure in your home/building. For more information on the health effects of lead, visit Lead (epa.gov/lead) or contact your doctor. This notice is brought to you by the City of White Bear Lake. State Water System ID 1620024. Date distributed: 10/24/2019