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2001 Consumer Confidence Report

We are pleased to present a summary of the quality of the water provided to you during the past year. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requires that utilities issue an annual "Consumer Confidence" report to customers in addition to other notices that may be required by law. This report details where our water comes from, what it contains, and the risks our water testing and treatment are designed to prevent. Wisconsin Rapids Water Works and Lighting Commission is committed to providing you with the safest and most reliable water supply. Informed consumers are our best allies in maintaining safe drinking water.

We are proud to report that the water provided by WISCONSIN RAPIDS WATER WORKS AND LIGHTING COMMISSION meets or exceeds established water-quality standards with no violations!

Call us for information about the next opportunity for public participation in decisions about our drinking water at (715) 423-6300.

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Overview

June 1, 2000 marked the startup of the new upflow clarifier. This clarifier replaced a unit that was approximately 40 years old. The automation of the filter plant moved on by developing a plan for the completion of SCADA (Data Acquisition). The year 2000 came in with no computer or operational problems. The lack of problems indicates a lot of time and effort on behalf of the water and electrical industry nation wide. During the year, a great deal of effort was put into private well compliance for the City of Wisconsin Rapids. With approximately 1,800 private wells within the City, this task will take several years with about 1/3 being completed.

Water Source

Wisconsin Rapids is supplied with water from four Ranney Collector wells located in the Town of Grand Rapids and pumped to our 16^th Street Treatment Plant. After treatment, the water is pumped into the approximately 150 miles of distribution mains serving 7,675 customers. Our average daily pumping for 2000 was 2,653,000 gallons.

Other Report Information Water Quality Table, Additional Information

Past Consumer Confidence Reports: 1999