In 2004 the Guild was required to monitor its treated drinking water for levels of disinfection by products (DPBs) that are regulated by the Federal Government.  While the Guild's water was in compliance for one class of regulated DPBs, haloacetic acids (HAAs), it was substantially out of complaince for a second class, trihalomethanes (THM's).  These compounds are created by the reaction of free chlorine, which is added to kill portentially harmeful microbes, with organic precursors present on the raw surface water.  THM's are suspected human carcinogens. 

The filter plant contiues to function well after being brought back online after last Friday's shutdown.  However, since the precise cause for the shutdown is still being investigated, the water treatment staff ask that water customers keep on eye on their water use. 

The filter treatment plant went back online at 6:50 p.m. today. However, treated water storage tank levels were drawn down enough during the time the plant was offline that we ask customers to continue conserve water at least through the weekend.

Early in the day on Friday July 30, the filter treatment plant shut itself down due to high turbidity levels in the filtered water.  In consultation with the filter manufacturer, the Pall Corporation, measures are being taken to remedy the problem.  In the meantime, we ask that water use be kept to a minimum.  There are written notices posted in several locations about town.  When plant function is restored, a second notice will be circulated.