Drinking Water Warning Woodward Co. RWD # 2 has high levels of Nitrate in its water. DO NOT GIVE TO INFANTS UNDER 6 MONTHS OLD OR USE IT TO MAKE INFANT FORMULA Water sample results received on 2-19-2015 contained a nitrate level of 10.6 mg/L. This is above the nitrate standard or maximum contaminant level (MCL), of 10.0 mg/L. Nitrate in drinking water above the MCL is a serious health concern for infants less than 6 months old. DO NOT GIVE THE WATER TO INFANTS. Infants below the age of 6 months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue baby syndrome. Blue baby syndrome is indicated by blueness of the skin. Syptoms in infants can develope rapidly, with health deteriorating over a period of days. If symptoms occur, seek medical attention immediately. Water, juice & formula for children under 6 months of age should not be prepared with tap water. Bottled water or other water low in nitrates should be used for infants until further notice. Do not boil the water. Boiling, freezing, filtering or letting water stand does not reduce the nitrate level. Excessive boiling can make the nitrate more concentrated, nitrate remains when water evaporates. Adults & Children older than 6 months can drink the tap water (nitrate is a concern for infants because they cant process nitrate in the same way adults can). However if you are pregnant or have specific health concerns, you may with to consult your doctor. What Happened? What is being done? Woodward Co. RWD # 2 was notified of this violation. Contact with DEQ revealted that we are above the MCL. RWD #2 staff is working diligently to correct the situation. The district has purchased its own nitrate sampling kit & will be testing each of the 5 wells on a routine basis & will continue to keep the nitrate levels as low as possible. Nitrate in drinking water can come from natural, industrial, or agricultural sources (fertilizing crop or hay fields), septic systems & runoff. Levels of nitrate in drinking water can vary throughout the year. Well let you know when the amount of nitrate is again below the limit. This notice is being sent to you by: Heath Hoock RWD #2 Manager PO Box 1221 Woodward, OK 73802
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