October 9th, 2007
The Virginia Department of Health cited the city for reporting too much Trihalomethane in the drinking water
last week.
When Trihalomethane is ingested in large quantities for more than three consecutive months, the
substance can cause health problems, including illness, and animal testing has
shown it can cause cancer. No related problems have been
reported from this particular contamination.
Please look into water purification options if you live in this area and have
not done so already!