Congratulations to the Fort Payne Water Board.  Once again a clean bill of health has been given to the overall operation of the water department. 

Our tap water meets all the US Environmental protection Agency and Alabama Department of Environmental Management drinking water health standards.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may contain at least small amounts of some contaminants.  The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.

Lead and copper in our water supply is a concern for many.  These two metals can be found in our natural resources for water supply.  They are sometimes used in household plumbing materials or in water service lines which connect to the home.

There are steps that you can take to reduce exposure to lead in drinking water.  Let the water run from the tap before using it for drinking or cooking.  The water should run about 15-30 seconds.

Although the flushing of toilets, the use of showers and laundry appliances does flow water through a portion of your home’s plumbing system, you still need to run the water from the facet before using it for drinking or cooking.

Try not to cook with or drink water from the hot water tap.  Hot water can dissolve more lead more quickly than cold water.

By letting the water run for a few seconds, you are protecting the health of your family in a very simple and inexpensive way. 

This method usually uses less than one gallon of water.

If you have any questions regarding the services of the Fort Payne Water Department, contact Paul Nail, General Manager at 256-845-0449.