The city of Trenton continues to see a reduction in the lead levels of its water system, according to test results shared with Trenton Municipal Utilities by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
There were 40 Tier One locations tested and, according to TMU, the system tested below the Environmental Protection Agency’s 90th percentile action level of 15 parts-per-billion for the second consecutive period. All 40 test locations also tested below the action level during the latest testing period.
According to City Administrator/Utility Director Ron Urton, all 40 Tier One locations have been notified of the test results. He said that with two consecutive six-month testing periods below the EPA’s action level for lead, TMU, in accordance with DNR regulations, will now test annually rather than bi-yearly.
“We’re very pleased the testing showed every individual test location to be below the action level,” Urton said. “This is the type of result we hoped to see after the additional treatment process was approved by DNR and installed in November 2018.”
A water quality hotline has been established for TMU customers to call if they have questions or concerns regarding this issue. That number is 660-234-9172.
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