BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (WOOD) — New test results show a notable drop in total trihalomethanes in the Battle Creek municipal water supply, but the running annual average remains above Michigan’s safe drinking water standards.
Cassandra Allen, the city’s water superintendent, told 6 News sister station WOOD TV8 that the city has mailed a public notice to all customers in its water system: Battle Creek, Springfield, Emmett Township and portions of Pennfield Township.
Harmful chemical group levels decline in Battle Creek’s water
The elevated levels aren’t an emergency and a boil water advisory is not in place. However, people with severely compromised immune systems, older adults and people caring for infants are encouraged to reach out to health care providers to talk about the risk of elevated TTHM exposure.
According to the Environmental Working Group, elevated exposures to TTHM can lead to certain kinds of cancer, including bladder and skin cancer, and potential harm to fetal growth and development…