Lead and copper enter drinking water primarily through plumbing materials. Exposure to lead and copper may cause health problems ranging from stomach distress to brain damage.
The Edwardsville Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants are operated and maintained under a private contract with Veolia Water North America-Central, LLC.
The City annually conducts a hydrant flushing program to ensure continued delivery of high quality water to homes and businesses, and to inspect all hydrants to meet public safety needs.
REMINDER: If your household has a tankless water heater, be sure to follow the manufacturers recommendations for flushing and descaling.