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CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT <br />PWSID: 1020035 <br />City of Ramsey <br />2014 Drinking Water Report <br />The City of Ramsey is issuing the results of monitoring done on its drinking water for the period from January 1 to <br />December 31, 2014. The purpose of this report is to advance consumers' understanding of drinking water and heighten <br />awareness of the need to protect precious water resources. <br />Source of Water <br />The City of Ramsey provides drinking water to its residents from a groundwater source: eight wells ranging from 316 to <br />448 feet deep, that draw water from the Tunnel City Group and Tunnel City-Wonewoc aquifers. <br />The Minnesota Department of Health has determined that the source(s) used to supply your drinking water is not <br />particularly susceptible to contamination. If you wish to obtain the entire source water assessment regarding your <br />drinking water, please call 651-201-4700 or 1-800-818-9318 (and press 5) during normal business hours. Also, you can <br />view it on line at www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/water/swp/swa. <br />Call John Nelson @ 763-433-9861 if you have questions about the City of Ramsey drinking water or would like <br />information about opportunities for public participation in decisions that may affect the quality of the water. <br />Results of Monitoring <br />No contaminants were detected at levels that violated federal drinking water standards. However, some contaminants <br />were detected in trace amounts that were below legal limits. The table that follows shows the contaminants that were <br />detected in trace amounts last year. <br />Key to abbreviations: <br />MCLG—Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known <br />or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. <br />MCL—Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set <br />as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. <br />MRDL—Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level. <br />MRDLG—Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal. <br />1 <br />