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- Tracy Devereaux , Karen Shaler , Jim Sygo
| just got a phone call that my hygienist called in sick, so my dentist appointment needs to be
rescheduled. Unfortunately, I'm fighting a headache. As soon as that eases I'll be on my way in. I'll text Tracy
Jo as | leave the house.
Jim - we should! have a new draft of the compliance monitoring sampling instructions ready for you by lunch.
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DRINKING WATER LEAD AND COPPER SAMPLING INSTRUCTIONS
Dear Resident:
Thank you for helping to monitor for lead and copper in your drinking water. This sampling is
required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality, and is being accomplished through the cooperation of homeowners
and residents.
It is important that you follow these instructions so we collect an accurate measurement of
the lead and copper in your drinking water. This sample should represent the water you
would typically drink and the faucet from where you drink the water. To best accomplish this,
select a faucet for sampling that was used the day before. Call your water supply if you have
questions.
1. Water must sit idle in the pipes for an extended length of time before sampling.
Therefore, do not use any water in the house for at least 6 hours before sampling. If the
faucet has been idle more than 18 hours, the sample might not be analyzed because it
does not represent typical daily use. The best times to sample are early morning or after
returning from work.
2. Select an unfiltered/untreated faucet in the KITCHEN or BATHROOM that is commonly
used for drinking. DO NOT sample from a laundry sink or a hose spigot as these samples
cannot be used for compliance. DO NOT use a faucet that has a filter attached to it
unless you bypass the filter. DO NOT use a faucet that is connected to a home water
treatment device (like a water softener, iron filter, reverse osmosis) unless you bypass the
home water treatment device.
3. If you have a single handle faucet, turn it to the COLD side. Place the open sample bottle
below the faucet and gently open the cold water tap. Fill the sample bottle to the neck
with the “first draw” of COLD water.
4. Tightly cap the sample bottle and place in the sample kit provided. Review the sample kit
label to ensure all information contained on the label is correct.
5. Answer the questions on the back of this form and sign the form.
6. Attach this form to the bottle and leave it outside your front door for pick-up.
7. Thank you again for your help. We will send you the results within 30 days of receiving
them. Information on this year’s lead and copper monitoring will be printed in the Annual
Water Quality Report that will be made available to you by July 1 of next year. Contact
your water supply if you have questions.
If you have questions call: Phone:
Water Supply:
Or Contact:
Manager or Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
Water Operator:
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DEQ Contact: Phone:
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Which faucet did you use to fill the bottle?
U Kitchen Main bathroom
If OTHER, please describe:
When was the faucet last used before sampling?
Date TIME AM/PM
When did you fill the bottle?
DATE TIME
Is there a faucet mount filter? YES NO
If YES, was it bypassed? YES NO
Is this faucet connected to a home treatment device such as a water softener, a
reverse osmosis unit, an iron removal device OR is any kind of additive used in the
home? YES NO
If YES, please describe:
Note: If you have a home treatment device OR any kind of additive is used, it is possible we
might not analyze your sample or be able to use your sample for compliance purposes.
F. If any plumbing repairs or replacement has been done in the home since the previous
sampling event, please note this information here:
If YES, please describe:
| have read the Drinking Water Lead and Copper Sampling Instructions and have taken a tap
sample in accordance with these directions.
Signature
Date
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