Consumer Confidence Report - 2024

Osgood’s drinking water met or exceeded the strict standards set by the State and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The Osgood Waterworks works hard to make sure the water you drink is of the highest quality. This annual report, which covers all of 2024, describes the quality of our drinking water, where it comes from and where you can get more information. The source of Osgood’s Drinking Water is Laughery Creek located on the east end of town and the quarry ponds. All drinking water , including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least trace amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the drinking water poses a health risk to the public. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the U.S. EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791). On a local level, the Osgood Town Board, who is ultimately the responsible charge administrative entity for the Osgood Water Distribution System, meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 o’clock at the Osgood Town Hall. Any questions or concerns on water safety will be addressed and passed down through the staff along with any future correspondence that would be done as a follow up with any answers to those questions or concerns. Generally, sources of drinking water include rivers, lakes, streams, natural springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or underground , it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and radioactive material along its route. It also picks up substances left by animal or human activity as it travels to its destination. For instance, microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, may come from sewage treatment plants , septic tanks, livestock operations, and wildlife. Inorganic contaminants such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff , industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming. Pesticides and Herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff , and residual users. Organic Chemical Contaminants-including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. Radioactive materials can occur naturally or can come from oil and gas production and mining . For more information about Osgood’s drinking water, please call Anthony Wood. (812-689-4324) 

Some people may be more susceptible to the effects of contaminants in drinking water than the general population . Immuno-compromised persons, such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy , persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline. (1- 800-426-4791) The quality of Osgood’s drinking water is governed by the Safe Drinking Water Act. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the State of Indiana implement this very important law. It requires all the nation’s water suppliers to meet certain drinking water standards and to monitor the water routinely. If our water ever violates one of these standards or the department ever fails to report water quality data to the state, we will alert you promptly and tell you what steps to take to ensure your safety. The Safe Drinking Water Act was passed by the U.S. Congress in 1974, and it was updated as recently as 1996. Help us to protect our source water by carefully following instructions on pesticides and herbicides you use for your garden and lawn care, and properly dispose of household chemicals, paints and waste oil. 

Pertaining to lead in drinking water, if present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Currently, a map of each service line and the status of it has been submitted as public information. To view whether your service line has lead, galvanized, copper and plastic in your service line follow the instructions. Copy and Paste the URL in your browser for the 120 Water map viewer to https://pws-ptd.120wateraudit.com/OsgoodWD-IN view your lead status. If you have any questions or need help with the map viewer please call the Osgood Water Department at 812-689-4324 

Lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Osgood Water Department is responsible for providing high quality drinking water and removing lead pipes, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components in your home. You share the responsibility for protecting yourself and your family from the lead in your home plumbing. You can take responsibility by identifying and removing lead materials within your home plumbing and taking steps to reduce your family's risk. Before drinking tap water, flush your pipes for several minutes by running your tap, taking a shower, doing laundry or a load of dishes. You can also use a filter certified by an American National Standards Institute accredited certifier to reduce lead in drinking water. If you are concerned about lead in your water and wish to have your water tested, contact Osgood Water Department at 812-689-4324. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.