FORT MORGAN, Colo.—The City of Sterling is warning residents about high levels of a contaminant in the city’s drinking water supply — but emphasize there’s no immediate danger or emergency.
Water and Wastewater Superintendent Bill Wright says recent water tests showed high levels of a contaminant called Trihalomethane (try-hal-o-METH’-ane).
The maximum contaminant level for Trihalomethanes is 80 parts per billion, and Sterling recently registered 89 parts per billion.
Trihalomethanes are a byproduct created by the chlorination of drinking water.
Over time, ingestion of excess Trihalomethanes can lead to central nervous system and other problems, as well as a higher risk of cancer.
The city says people may want to consider drinking bottled water until the problem is fixed.
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(Thanks: Geoff Baumgartner, KFTM-AM/Fort Morgan; )
