Drinking Water Order Issued After Company's 'Failure' To Follow Regulations

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Havasu Water Company trihalomethane levels exceed 80 micrograms per liter limit, which could mean an increased risk of cancer

A California water company has been ordered to comply with safe drinking water regulations to reduce risk levels of a potential cancer-causing chemical.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Havasu Water Company needed to 'take a series of steps to prevent further violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The company is now required, by this recent Unilateral Administrative Order, to come up with a plan to make sure its trihalomethane levels comply with regulations.It also needs to get an 'appropriately certified operator, issue required public notices, address any remaining significant deficiencies, and submit appropriate and timely surface water treatment data.'This is not the first time HWC has come into trouble with the regulator.

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