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Water FAQs
Who should I call before I start digging
in my yard?
How do I check for water leaks?
How can I save on my
water usage?
Where does my water come from?
Why does MEWS add chlorine to the water?
What is
water hardness and how hard is MEWS' water?
Does MEWS' water have fluoride in it?
Is lead a problem in my drinking water?
What is the sodium content of my drinking water?
Is bottled water
safer than tap water?
Can you give me some water safety
tips?
What are some water myths and
realities?
| To avoid the risk of hitting underground utility lines, call Kentucky
Underground Protection, Inc. at 1-800-752-6007 at least two days in advance and ask to
have lines marked before you begin working. |
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Leaks are often a silent water waster inside and outside our homes. A
dripping faucet or constantly running commode is fairly obvious, but hidden
leaks could waste more than 100 gallons of water per day.
Click here to see
how much water a continuous leak can waste.
Finding a leak is a process of elimination.
Click here to see what you can do to find a leak in your home.
| Using less water indoors means saving not only on water
bills, but also on energy and wastewater costs.
Click here to find
ideas for saving water and energy. |
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| MEWS has three wells that supply the water to the city of
Mayfield. You can find out more about groundwater wells by
Clicking
here. |
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Mayfield Electric & Water Systems uses chlorine in the water treatment process as a disinfectant. Chlorine was
introduced into MEWS’ water treatment process in the early 1940's and has been the
disinfectant of choice since that time.
Hardness refers to the quantity of naturally occurring minerals such as calcium
and magnesium in the water. Hardness affects water qualities such as
corrosiveness, with soft water being more corrosive than hard water. MEWS' water is considered moderately
soft.
| Yes. Between 1950 - 53, MEWS began adding fluoride to its water supply to reduce tooth
decay in children. Since that time, MEWS has added approximately 1 part per
million of fluoride. This amount is recommended by the American Dental
Association for maximum dental protection. |
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Lead in drinking water is an important health issue because of its potential
toxic effects, particularly on young children. Lead does not occur naturally in
the MEWS water supply, nor is it a result of the treatment or distribution
processes. In Mayfield, lead in drinking water is most commonly caused by
lead-based solder used to join copper piping in home plumbing systems. When
water stands for several hours in plumbing that contains lead, the metal can
dissolve or leach into the water. Kentucky has banned the use of solders containing
lead. As a precaution, you can eliminate lead from your drinking water
by allowing the water to run for a few minutes before consuming it.
| Our public supply contains approximately 23 mg/l of
sodium. This translates into approximately 5.5 mg per 8 ounce glass
of water.
Although this amount of sodium is small, individuals on a limited
sodium diet should consider the sodium available from drinking water when
determining their total daily sodium consumption. |
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| Many consumers feel that bottled water is safer than tap water. This is
generally not true. In fact, a recent study revealed that 25 percent of all
bottled water is simply tap water that has been placed in a bottle and sold at a
price 250 to 10,000 times higher than tap water. For example, a typical price
for a one-gallon jug of bottled water ranges from $0.99 to $4 compared to
$0.0025
for a gallon of MEWS tap water. The quality of bottled water can also vary
greatly depending on its source, production process, packaging material, and
shelf life before use. Until 1993, there were no proposed federal standards for
bottled water; in many states it was unregulated. The 1996 SDWA amendments
require bottled water to meet many of the same regulations as tap water for the
first time. |
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| Water and electricity do not mix. Check out how you
can protect yourself and your family from electric shock and learn more
about other types of water safety. |
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for some facts and fiction about water. |
For More Information Contact:
Mayfield Electric & Water Systems
301 East Broadway, Mayfield, KY 42066
Tel: 270-247-4661
FAX: 270-247-0550
Internet: jcre@mayfieldews.com
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