CONTACT INFORMATION:
Kate Armitage, Director
Arts, Recreation, Parks & Communications
City of Millington
KArmitage@CityofMillington.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CITY OF MILLINGTON ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT - 2013
MILLINGTON, TENNESSEE (MAY 12, 2014) - The City of Millington Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2013 is in and the news is good. Millington’s water meets all of EPA’s health standards. Over 70 possible contaminants were tested. 6 contaminants were found, but all were found to be at safe and acceptable levels.
Millington's drinking water comes from a groundwater source supplied by a total of 6 wells. There are 4 main wells that pump water from the Fort Pillow Aquifer and 2 stand-by wells that pump from the Memphis Sand Aquifer if they are ever needed. 4 of these wells are located in the area of the North Treatment Plant located at 7926 Church Street. 2 of these wells are located in the area of the South Treatment Plant located at 5041 Waycross.
The City of Millington Water Department works diligently to protect the drinking water source from contamination. The department works closely with the State to determine the vulnerability of our water source to potential contamination. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has prepared a Source Water Assessment Program (SWAP) Report for the untreated water sources serving water to this water system. The SWAP Report assesses the susceptibility of untreated water sources to potential contamination. To ensure safe drinking water, all public water systems treat and routinely test their water.
Water sources have been rated as reasonably susceptible (high), moderately susceptible (moderate), or slightly susceptible (low) based on geologic factors and human activities in the vicinity of the water source. The City of Millington Water System sources are rated as moderately susceptible to potential contamination. An explanation of Tennessee’s Source Water Assessment Program, the Source Water Assessment summaries, susceptibility scorings and the overall TDEC report to EPA can be viewed online at http://www.tn.gov/environment/water/water-supply_source-assessment.shtml or you may contact Rickey McDaniel at the City of Millington Water Plant to obtain copies of specific assessments.
The City has developed a wellhead protection plan that has been approved by the State. If you have any questions about this plan, please do not hesitate to call Rickey McDaniel at 873-5670 or 873-4956. Rickey McDaniel can be reached at this number Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.
More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.
For more information about your drinking water, please feel free to call Rickey McDaniel at 873-5670 or 873-4956 or view the report in its entirety at www.millingtontn.gov.
ABOUT MILLINGTON, TENNESSEE
Located just minutes from Memphis, Millington enjoys an exceptional quality of life for an estimated 10,000 citizens. Quality education, recreation and economic growth make Millington a great place to live, work and play. Millington education offers a variety of public and private, faith based schools and various colleges, universities and technical institutions to serve the area. In 2004 The University of Memphis opened its Millington Campus and offers undergraduate and graduate courses in numerous fields of study. Millington is home to Naval Support Activity Mid-South, Ingram Micro, Memphis International Raceway, USA Stadium, Mirimichi and other golf courses providing opportunities for economic growth and world-class recreation. Millington’s West Tennessee Regional Business Center, a publicly owned business and industry center, features 1900 acres of prime industrial space with easy access to the Millington Regional Jetport and the Canadian National Railroad. True intermodal transportation and shipping, makes Millington the perfect place for business. Widely known as “Flag City, USA”, Millington truly offers the best of the Mid-South.
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