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General Information
Drinking Water Aesthetics Concerns
NIH Drinking Water Changes
Human Health Issues
General Information
Water supplied to the NIH main campus and Washington DC metro area facilities comes from the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC). This is the same water supplied to the surrounding communities and no additional water treatment is provided by NIH. All public water systems are required by Federal Law through the Safe Drinking Water Act to ensure that the water supply and distribution systems under their control meet the criteria for safe drinking water.
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Drinking Water Aesthetics Concerns
Drinking water aesthetics (odor, taste, and color) concerns and water fountains that are not in a working, sanitary condition should be reported to your facility manager for follow-up. This can be done by phone or by placing a maintenance service request online.
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Human Health Issues
If you suspect you became ill after consuming something from an NIH facility, report IMMEDIATELY to
Occupational Medical Services Office (OMS), Bldg. 10, Room 6C306, for evaluation. If you believe a drinking water source is an immediate threat to human health or is suspected as a cause of illness, you should report it immediately to us at (301) 496-2960. After business hours you should contact NIH Emergency Services at 911 for assistance. We work with facility management and NIH emergency services to assess and evaluate the drinking water source to ensure the distribution system is not affecting public health.
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