DRINKING WATER NOTICE

WARNING
FOR PARENTS OF INFANTS 6 MONTHS AND YOUNGER
DO NOT USE THE WATER FOR INFANT FORMULA

High nitrate levels were detected on July 17 and July 29, 2009.
Bottled water should be used.
Adults and children older than 6 months can drink the water.

Routine samples collected on July 17 and July 29, 2009 showed nitrate concentrations in the drinking water of 13.1 mg/L and 14.0 mg/L. This is above the nitrate standard, or maximum contaminant level, of 10 mg/L that the State of Delaware, Division of Public Health has adopted.

Possible Health Effects

• Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the maximum contaminant level could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue baby syndrome. Blue baby syndrome is indicated by blueness of the skin. Nitrate is a concern for infants because they cannot process nitrates in the same way adults can.
• Symptoms in infants can develop rapidly, with health deteriorating over a period of days. If symptoms occur in a child less than 6 months old, seek medical attention immediately.
• If you are pregnant or have specific health concerns, you may wish to consult your doctor.

Steps We Are Taking

We anticipate resolving the problem within six (6) months. We will inform you when this problem has been corrected.

For more information, please contact Chris Cartanza of Shadybrook Farms – North Camp at (302) 734-9922 or the Office of Drinking Water at (302) 741-8630.

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly.

This notice is provided by Shadybrook Farms.

Public Water System ID#: N/A

Date Distributed: 08/27/09