Report says DeKalb water quality exceeds standards
DeKalb County has surpassed all federal and state water quality standards, according to its annual drinking water report.
The 2014 Consumer Confidence Report is being distributed to residents through county water bills and will be available at county libraries, apartment complexes and the Department of Watershed Management's website.
By law, tap water must be tested by government environmental agencies to ensure it’s safe to drink.
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