Friday, January 5, 2001
Friday, January 5, 2001 |
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Water quality problems being studied at library, City Hall; might be corrosion
By JOHN
MUNFORD
Water quality problems at the Peachtree City Library and City Hall might have been caused by corrosion in water pipes due to low pH levels in the well water that serves those facilities, according to city officials. No nearby residents have reported similar problems of metallic tastes in the water, however, according to the city. The problem was discovered after complaints on water taste from employees and library patrons, according to a information released by the city. Tests showed higher than normal levels of some metals at both facilities. After those results, drinking fountains were replaced with water coolers at the library in 1999. Fountains and drinking water at City Hall were replaced with bottled water in late December 2000 following additional tests that included the entire complex. The library was built in 1987 and City Hall was built two years later. City Manager Jim Basinger said Wednesday that the matter is still being investigated by the city and the Fayette County Water Department. "Currently, we are still looking to pinpoint the source of the problem," Basinger said. "Closer examination of the pipes throughout the complex will be performed to determine the extent of damage to the system and necessary repairs." Basinger noted that the county might perform additional tests before determining the next course of action to take. He also praised the immediate response of Fayette County officials in taking action on the matter. Recent tests of a well that serves City Hall showed that the well water did not have the elevated level of metals detected at City Hall. The tests did discover the low pH levels which could cause the corrosion to occur in the metal pipes. The city notified the Fayette County Board of Health along with two nearby churches which could be served by the same well. Neither church has indicated any problems and they may be served by different water sources than City Hall.
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