Drinking Water Notice

DRINKING WATER NOTICE
The City of Wauseon has

Levels of TTHM above Drinking Water Standards

Our water system recently violated the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for TTHM. The
average level of TTHM over the last four quarters was 0.082 mg/L. The standard for TTHM is
0.08mg/L.

What should I do?

• You do not need to use an alternative (e.g. bottled) water supply. However, if
you have a specific health concern, consult your doctor.

What does this mean?

• The levels detected do not pose an immediate risk to your health. Some people who
drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may
experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may
have an increased risk of getting cancer.

What is being done?

We are investigating and taking the following necessary steps:

• We are working with an engineering firm to place an additional aeration unit in our Wabash Tower. We have repaired our aeration in the N. Shoop Ave. tower to make sure it is working at peak efficiency.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting:
Mr. Lou Thourot, Water Plant Superintendent
City of Wauseon, Water Treatment Plant
230 Clinton Street, Wauseon, Ohio 43567
419-335-2971

Please share this information with all other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or by distributing copies by hand or mail. 

Date Distributed: March 18, 2024
PWSID: OH2600111 Facility ID: DSI
Monitoring Period: First Quarter of 2024