Monday, December 20, 2010

Important Information About Lead In Your Drinking Water

The City of Hibbing has found elevated levels of lead in drinking water in some homes and buildings.  Lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women, and young children.  For more information on the health effects of lead, sources of lead, and reducing your exposure to lead in your water:

  1. Pick up the notice being distributed by the City at the Hibbing Public Library.
  2. Visit the Public Utilities website at http://www.hpuc.com/
  3. Visit the EPA's website at www.epa.gov/lead
  4. Call the PUC at 218-262-7725.

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