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Message From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Jones, Enesta [/0=EXCHANGELABS/OU=EXCHANGE ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT)/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=65B8E6C6E5CA4A7A9AE85D98A4C8EEDB-EJONES02] 5/30 /2 0 1 8 12:33:31 PM K. Aleisha Fetters [i Ex. 6 j Press [/o=ExchangeLabs/ou=Exchange A d m in istra tive Group (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT)/cn=Recipients/cn=b293283291dc44eOb5dlc36be9281d8a-Press] RE: M edia Request - M en's Health Magazine Aleisha, On background: How m any Americans or households are currently provided tap water? And how much tap water is used per year in the US? More than 300 million people depend on 50,000 community water systems across the country for safe, reliable water every day. Over 92% percent o f the population supplied by community water systems receives drinking water that meets all health-based standards all o f the time. More information is here. I have read about the three water systems: Community Water System, Non-Transient NonCommunity Water System, and Transient Non-Community Water System. How do these systems' water sources and regulation vary? The source o f each water system varies depending on the given system. Learn about how water system's work here. How regulations apply vary by water system type, size and regulation, learn more here. How does the EPA regulate collection, treatment, and distribution of tap water? EPA has drinking water standards for more than 90 contaminants, including microorganisms, disinfectants, disinfection byproducts, inorganic and organic chemicals, and radionuclides. For more information, go here. How can consumers identify their water supplier? How can consumers obtain their local CCR? For example, when I ran the EPA's search for Chicago, 7 water systems are given. And none provide CCRs. http s :/ / ofm pub.epa.gov/ap ex/ safew ater/f?p=136:103:::N O :: If you get your drinking water from a public water system, you can contact your local water supplier and ask for a copy o f your Consumer Confidence Report also known as an Annual Water Quality Report. This report lists what regulated chemicals, microbes and bacteria may be in your drinking water, and whether the system meets state and EPA drinking water standards. Your water Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 13 ED 002061 00014417-00001 system sends the report to you annually, but if you missed it, you can get another copy by contacting your drinking water utility. Also, some public water systems upload their Consumer Confidence Report to EPA 's website. How can consumers have comprehensive testing o f their tap water? For example, I used the below EPA link to have my water tested recently, and lead was the only thing that was tested. I f a consumer chooses to have their water tested, E P A recommends that they only use laboratories that are certified to do drinking water tests. T o find a certified laboratory in your state, you can contact: - A. State Certification Officer to get a list o f certified water testing labs in your state, go here. For additional information on testing, go here. If a consumer's home has lead pipes, what steps should he or she take to reduce the risk of contamination? Lead pipes are more likely to be found in older cities and homes built before 1986. To find out for certain if you have lead in drinking water, have your water tested. Remember older homes with a private well can also have plumbing materials that contain lead. Important Steps You Can Take to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water Use only cold water for drinking, cooking and making baby formula. Remember, boiling water does not remove lead from water. Before drinking, flush your home's pipes by running the tap, taking a shower, doing laundry, or doing a load o f dishes. Regularly clean your faucet's screen (also known as an aerator). I f you use a filter certified to remove lead, don't forget to read the directions to learn when to change the cartridge. Using a filter after it has expired can make it less effective at removing lead. Contact your water company to determine if the pipe that connects your home to the water main (called a service line) is made from lead. Your area's water company can also provide information about the lead levels in your system's drinking water. How m any Americans rely on well water, on why does the EPA not regulate well water? What can homeowners do to ensure safe well water? EP A regulates systems based requirements o f the Safe Drinking Water Act. E P A does not regulate private wells nor does it provide recommended criteria or standards for individual wells. T o learn more, go here. E P A recommends that private well owners should you test their well regularly. They should check for nitrates, total coliforms (e.g. bacteria) and for any specific types o f contamination that may be found in the watershed. Visit E P A 's website for a variety o f resources that can help you learn more about private wells. Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 13 ED 002061 00014417-00002 What would you want consumers who opt for bottled water to know about both water safety and environmental impact? Please reach out to the Food and Drug Administration. A media contact there is Peter Cassell, Peter.Cassell@fda.hhs.gov .------------------------- , From: K. Aleisha Fetters [i Ex. 6 j Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2018 6:13 PM To: Jones, Enesta <Jones.Enesta@epa.gov> Subject: Re: Media Request - Men's Health Magazine Thanks, Enesta - I really appreciate it. I would love to speak with someone at the F T A about the following questions. My deadline for this piece is May 31. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions. I'm happy to chat via phone or email. Also, I've been combing though the E P A website, but if you are able to point me to any data and statistics on tap water use or safety, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks so much! Aleisha How many Americans or households are currently provided tap water? And how much tap water is used per year in the US? I have read about the three water systems: Community Water System, Non-Transient NonCommunity Water System, and Transient Non- Community Water System. How do these systems' water sources and regulation vary? How does the EPA regulate collection, treatment, and distribution o f tap water? How can consumers identify their water supplier? How can consumers obtain their local CCR? For example, when I ran the EPA's search for Chicago, 7 water systems are given. And none provide CCRs. http s:/ / ofm pub.epa.gov/apex/safew ater/f?p=136:103:::N Q ::: How can consumers have comprehensive testing o f their tap water? For example, I used the below E P A link to have my water tested recently, and lead was the only thing that was tested, http s :/ / www.epa.gov/dwlabcert/ contact-information-certification-programs-and-certifiedlaboratories-drinking-water Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 13 ED 002061 00014417-00003 I f a consumer's home has lead pipes, what steps should he or she take to reduce the risk o f contamination? I low many Americans rely on well water, on why does the EPA not regulate well water? What can homeowners do to ensure safe well water? What would you want consumers who opt for bottled water to know about both water safety and environmental impact? On Wed, May 23, 2018 at 4:39 PM, Jones, Enesta < Jones.Enesta@ epa.gov> wrote: Hi Aleisha, thanks for reaching out. Please send specific questions and firm deadline. On May 23, 2018, at 5:38 PM, K. Aleisha Fetters <] Ex. 6 berote: L______________________________________________________________ i Enesta - Happy Wednesday! How are you doing? My name is Aleisha Fetters, and I'm a writer with Men'a Health magazine. I'm working on an upcoming print article that will explore the health and safety- o f tap water, and the EP A immediately came to mind as a resource that I definitely want to include in this piece. The article will be four pages, and very data/infographic heavy. We're really interested in diving deep into the data and statistics on tap water consumption, safety, and pertinent topics. I would love to speak with an EPA expert for this piece and wanted to see if it would also be open to sharing some o f its data, graphs, and charts for the piece. My editors and I would really love to partner with the E P A on this, and would o f course credit the E P A with all info. That said, just let me know what you would need to make it happen. Thank you so much! I'm looking forward to working with you on this! Best, Aleisha K. Aleisha Fetters, MS, CSCS Fitness writer, trainer, and coach kaleishafetters.com Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 13 ED 002061 00014417-00004 W ant to hang out? Let's connect through Facebook. Instagram. and Twitter! Stay in the know! Get a healthy dose o f motivation' science-backed tips, and cut-through-thecrap insights on everything fitness and nutrition-- sent straight to your inbox each Wednesday! K. Aleisha Fetters, MS, CSCS Fitness writer, trainer, and coach kaleishafetters.com Want to hang out? Ixt's connect through Facebook. Instagram. and Twitter! Stay in the know! Get a healthy dose o f motivation, science-backed tips, and cut-through-the-crap insights on everything fitness and nutrition-- sent straight to your inbox each Wednesday! Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 13 ED 002061 00014417-00005