In both instances public notice, as required by the EPA and State, was distributed to the water consumers. In addition a letter of Deficiency was issued by the Department of Environmental Services because of the past history of bacteria violations. The water is currently chlorinated for disinfection. The water on the main campus comes from groundwater sources. Franklin Pierce College obtains its water from three bedrock wells.
Sodium hypochlorite is added for disinfection.
The water is pumped from the wells to a 500,000-gallon atmospheric storage tank. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amount of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. Contact the Facilities Department with questions about water related issues. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.