The Water We Drink LINCOLN PARISH WATERWORKS DISTRICT #3 Public Water Supply ID: LA1061010 We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2025. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and services we deliver to you every day (Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien). Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our water source(s) are listed below: INSERT CHART #1 The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial Contaminants - such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural 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 residential uses. 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 Contaminants – which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around our listed sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply's susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of 'MEDIUM'. If you would like to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please feel free to contact our office. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you have any questions about this report, want to attend any scheduled meetings, or simply want to learn more about your drinking water, please contact RALPH MCVAY at 318-251-0853. There is no safe level of lead in drinking water. Exposure to lead in drinking water can cause serious health effects in all age groups, especially pregnant people, infants (both formula-fed and breastfed), and young children. Some of the health effects to infants and children include decreases in IQ and attention span. Lead exposure can also result in new or worsened learning and behavior problems. The children of persons who are exposed to lead before or during pregnancy may be at increased risk of these harmful health effects. Adults have increased risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney or nervous system problems. Contact your health care provider for more information about your risks. The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals - Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2025. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The pre8ence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. In the tables below, you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms, we’ve provided the following definitions: Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000. Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water. Treatment Technique (TT) – an enforceable procedure or level of technological performance which public water systems must follow to ensure control of a contaminant. Action level (AL) – the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow. Maximum contaminant level (MCL) – the “Maximum Allowed” MCL is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL’s are set as close to the MCLG’s as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) – the “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to human health. MCLG’s allow for a margin of safety. Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) – The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. Maximum residual disinfectant level goal (MRDLG) – The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. Level 1 assessment – A study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system. Level 2 Assessment – A very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions. Our water system tested a minimum of 3 sample(s) per month in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. With the microbiological samples collected, the water system collects disinfectant residuals to ensure control of microbial growth. INSERT CHART #2 In the tables below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected. Chemical Sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis; therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results. The State of Louisiana regularly monitors source water per State and Federal Regulations. Treated water samples are monitored to further evaluate compliance. INSERT CHART #3 ++++++++++++++Environmental Protection Agency Required Health Effects Language++++++++++++++ Some people may be more vulnerable to 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 are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800–426–4791). 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. LINCOLN PARISH WATERWORKS DISTRICT #3 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 LINCOLN PARISH WATERWORKS DISTRICT #3 and RALPH MCVAY BUS Phone: 318-251-0853. 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. There are no additional required health effects notices. There are no additional required health effects violation notices. +++++++++++++++ Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers. We at the LINCOLN PARISH WATERWORKS DISTRICT #3 work around the clock to provide top quality drinking water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect and conserve our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children's future. Additional information on the water system can be found at www.ldh.la.gov/watergrade. Please call our office if you have questions. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on May 15, 2026.

SECTION 8 APPS TAKEN AT GRAMBLING HOUSING The Grambling Housing Authority is announcing that we will be accepting applications for the Section 8 Housing Waiting List for rental assistance effective May 20-29, 2026 (office closed May 25th) Please note that you are signing up for the Waiting List and will not be immediately called for assistance to be on the program. The budget has been established for the year, but it is very limited and we will only be able to assist when someone comes off the program. You must apply in person and provide your proof of social security numbers, birth certificates, income verification for all household members and picture identification at time of application. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on May 15 & 17 2026.

U.S. BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK AS TRUSTEE, FOR MID-STATE TRUST X IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs. No. 61632 SHARON L. WASHINGTON, (A/K/A SHARON L. CARTER, SHARON LYNN CARTER), ET AL Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable Third Judicial District Court in the above entitled and numbered cause, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction, at the principal front door of the Court House in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA, between the hours governing judicial sales on WEDNESDAY, 20 May, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: LOT NO. 28, GILLAIRIE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF RUSTON, LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT AND MAP THEREON ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT OF LINCOLN PARISH, LA 71270. Seized as the property of defendant SHARON L. WASHINGTON, (A/K/A SHARON L. CARTER, SHARON LYNN CARTER), ET AL and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITH benefit of appraisement. This 12 days of May 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1st 04/10/2026 2nd 05/15/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on May 15, 2026.

INSERT PICTURE I, Torranzec Ranrand Melton, have been convicted of 14:80 CARNAL KNOWLEDGE OF A JUVENILE on Aug 25, 2008. My address is: 3025 Courtney Ave, Ruston, LA 71270 Race: Black Sex: Male Date of Birth: 11/18/1984 Height: 5’9” Weight: 160 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA, on May 15 & 17, 2026.

State of Louisiana Third Judicial District Court Parish of Lincoln Docket # 14435 Succession of Richard Kent Albritton Notice is given that the co-executrixes of this succession will be petitioning this court for authority to sell property belonging to the deceased at private sale for $485,000.00 cash, with the seller to pay all necessary tax, mortgage, conveyance, release certificates or cancellations, and the seller closing fees, if any, exclusive of court costs in this succession. The property proposed to be sold is located at 294 Moody Road, Ruston, LA and is described as follows: 11.33 AC. IN SE/4 OF NE/4 OF SEC. 8-18-2 (FROM DOWLING’S OF RUSTON, INC.) (201-661) (673-237) (E-29217) (FROM LINDA M. HADDOX) (673-250) (E-29218) (0100627081) (673-237) (E-29217) (FROM LINDA M. HADDOX) (673-250) (E-29218) (0100627081) A TR. OR PARCEL OF LAND DESCR. AS BEG. AT THE SWC OF THE SE OF NE OF SEC. 8-18-2 AND FOR THIS AS A POB, RUN E. ALONG THE S. BDRY LINE OF SAID 40, 660’, TH. RUN N. AND PAR. TO THE W/L OF SAID 40, 880’, TH. W. AND PAR. TO THE S/L OF SAID 40, 660’, TH. RUN S. ALONG THE W/L OF SAID 40, 880’ TO POB, L/E THE FOLLOWING TR. OF LAND; BEG. AT THE SWC OF THE SE OF NE OF SEC. 8-18-2, RUN N. ALONG THE W. BDRY LINE OF SAID 40, 671.29’, FOR POB, TH. RUN E. 417.42’ ALONG A LINE PAR. TO THE S/L OF SAID 40, TH. N. AND PAR. TO W/L OF SAID 40 FOR 208.71’, W. AL. A LINE PAR. TO S/L OF SAID FORTY FOR 417.42’, S. AL. W. 40 LINE OF SAID 40, 208.71’ TO THE POB, CONTG. 2 AC. AND CONTG. IN THE AGGREG. AND AFTER THAT PORT. EXCEPTED, 11.33 AC. TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROV. AND APPURT. BELONGING AND BEING LOC. IN THE SE OF NE OF SEC. 8-18-2. (FROM DOWLING’S OF RUSTON, INC.) (201-661) (221-258). (FROM LINDA M. HADDOX) (673-250) (E-29218) (0100627081) (673-237) (E-29217) Any heir or creditor who opposes the proposed sale must file his opposition with Linda Cook, Lincoln Parish Clerk of Court, within seven (7) days from the date of publication of this notice. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on May 15 & 22, 2026.

The Village of Simsboro Town Hall Meeting, May 4, 2026, 2026 The Village of Simsboro met in Regular session on May 4, at 6:00 P.M. at 2742 Martha St. Simsboro, Louisiana.Council members present were Alderwoman Hazel Tuminello, Alderman Doug Durrett and Alderman Jerry White. Mayor Kenneth Slocum Jr. was absent, Alderman Doug Durrett called the meeting to order. Alderman Jerry White led prayer and Alderman Doug Durrett led the pledge of Allegiance. Alderman Doug Durrett presented the Agenda to the Aldermen and asked for a motion to accept as presented. Motion was made by Alderman Jerry White and seconded by Alderwoman Hazel Tuminello. The agenda was approved. Alderman Doug Durrett asked if there were any questions or corrections from April 6, 2026, minutes and there were none. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hazel Tuminello and seconded by Alderman Doug Durrett to accept the minutes as read. MOTION PASSED. Approval of Municipal Bill: The Aldermen were provided with a report of Accounts payable to review. Alderman Doug Durret asked if there was any discussion about the bills. Alderman Jerry White asked how many tires Chief Butler purchased, Chief Butler purchased 4 tires. A motion was made to pay the municipal bills by Alderman Jerry White and seconded by Alderwoman Hazel Tuminello. MOTION PASSED. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Dan Lord asked what the Millage is, Alderman Doug Durret told him it is 5.080. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION No. 09-26 – A Resolution to adopt the millage for the 2026 Tax Roll for Village of Simsboro. A motion was made by Alderman Jerry White and seconded by Alderwoman Hazel Tuminello. MOTION PASSED. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE No. 01-26 – A Resolution to amend mobile home ordinance to include fines, violations, no new mobile home parks and no new mobile home rentals in the Village of Simsboro. A motion was made by table the Ordinance by Alderman Jerry White and seconded by Alderwoman Hazel Tuminello. TABLED PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Joey Johnson asked the council what they were trying to do with the ordinance, Alderman Durrett informed him both ordinances have no rental trailers in the Village of Simsboro except for existing mobile home parks. Alderman White stated the ordinance is combining all previous ordinance into one. Mrs. Holly Johnson asked if there were any restrictions on the age of mobile homes allowed in the mobile home parks. Alderman Durrett informed her there is no restriction on age in the parks and nothing has changed for mobile home parks. He also added that nothing has changed in the ordinance, it just a way to combine all of the previous ordinances into one ordinance. Alderman White informed the citizens if anyone wants to put a mobile home that is ten years old or newer on private property and live it that is allowed, but it will not be allowed to be rented. Mrs. Tommy James spoke and stated he has an issue with ordinance 10-23 and the rest of the ordinance is great and all the wording, rental trailers not allowed in the city of Simsboro is where the city attorney has not taken any action on. Alderman White replied that is what we are waiting on, this is why the ordinance is tabled and we are not discussing it at this time. Jenifer Thompson let the council know that she had to clean up after the waterline crew, due to the large amount of garbage left in her yard. Alderman Durrett explain the work David Lawler Construction was doing due to the bridge relocation and they should not have left the mess and Alderwomen Tuminello let her know this was unacceptable. FIRE COMMISSION REPORT: Mr. Jim Liner – Nothing to report. WATER AND SEWER REPORT: A.J. Swayze was absent. POLICE REPORT: Chief Gene Butler reported everything is rolling along nicely. He reported that is water was muddy on occasion and requested the fire hydrant be opened. MAYORS REPORT: Mayor Slocum was absent ADJOURN MEETING: Motion was made by Alderman Jerry White and seconded by Alderwoman Hazel Tuminello to adjourn meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:12p.m. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $42.00 on May 15, 2026.

INSERT PICTURE I, PATRICK CARTER, have been convicted of 14:80 CARNAL KNOWLEDGE OF A JUVENILE on Sep 10, 2012. My address is: 627 GARR RD, RUSTON, LA 71270 Race: Black Sex: Male Date of Birth: 01/31/1985 Height: 5’9” Weight: 140 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA, on May 13 & 15, 2026.

~INVITATION TO QUOTE~ Lincoln Total Community Action, Inc. is requesting sealed quotes for Foundation Repairs to a Modular Building(Kitchen Area) located on 421 West Vaughn Ave., Ruston, LA. Quotes will be received until, Friday, May 22, 2026 - 3:00 PM. The quote must be provided by the deadline date in a sealed envelope, and must be mailed or delivered to the address listed. The quote/s will be opened and read on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM. The board reserves the right to reject any and all quotes. For additional information - contact Mrs. Clotill Smith at 318-255-5401 or via e-mail-clotill2@bayou.com. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on May 13, 15, 17 & 20, 2026.

Curator Legal Notice The following individuals have been named in a lawsuit in Lincoln Parish styled 21st Mortgage Corporation VS Zsazsa Newton and Otis Lee Newton #64944, to-wit: Zsazsa Newton and Otis Lee Newton. Anyone having information about the whereabouts of these named parties or potential heirs/relatives please contact Mike Smith, Attorney at Law, via Telephone (318) 775-0577 or email OfficeWide@SmithLaw.net. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on May 13, 15 & 17, 2026.

The Water We Drink GREATER WARD 1 WATERWORKS DISTRICT Public Water Supply ID: LA1061007 We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2025. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and services we deliver to you every day (Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien). Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our water source(s) are listed below: INSERT CHART #1 The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial Contaminants - such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural 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 residential uses. 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 Contaminants – which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around our listed sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply's susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of 'MEDIUM'. If you would like to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please feel free to contact our office. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you have any questions about this report, want to attend any scheduled meetings, or simply want to learn more about your drinking water, please contact F.J. ARMOND at 318-255-7995. Greater Ward One Waterworks District received a Letter Grade of “A” and score of 100% for year 2025. Please visit https://ldh.la.gov/bureau-of-engineering-services/watergrade to view. There is no safe level of lead in drinking water. Exposure to lead in drinking water can cause serious health effects in all age groups, especially pregnant people, infants (both formula-fed and breastfed), and young children. Some of the health effects to infants and children include decreases in IQ and attention span. Lead exposure can also result in new or worsened learning and behavior problems. The children of persons who are exposed to lead before or during pregnancy may be at increased risk of these harmful health effects. Adults have increased risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney or nervous system problems. Greater Ward One Waterworks employed the services of Riley Company of Louisiana Inc. to inspect the system lines as well as the service lines of homes built 1988 and prior. On September 18, 2024 presented Greater Ward One Waterworks with a letter stating the line inspections resulted in no lead services found on either the water district side of the meter, nor on the customer’s side of the meter. The service line inventory report is available for viewing at Greater Ward One Waterworks office located at 241 Haddox Road, Ruston, LA 71270. Contact your health care provider for more information about your risks. The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals - Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2025. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The pre8ence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. In the tables below, you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms, we’ve provided the following definitions: Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000. Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water. Treatment Technique (TT) – an enforceable procedure or level of technological performance which public water systems must follow to ensure control of a contaminant. Action level (AL) – the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow. Maximum contaminant level (MCL) – the “Maximum Allowed” MCL is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL’s are set as close to the MCLG’s as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) – the “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to human health. MCLG’s allow for a margin of safety. Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) – The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. Maximum residual disinfectant level goal (MRDLG) – The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. Level 1 assessment – A study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system. Level 2 Assessment – A very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions. Our water system tested a minimum of 4 sample(s) per month in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. With the microbiological samples collected, the water system collects disinfectant residuals to ensure control of microbial growth. INSERT #2 In the tables below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected. Chemical Sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis; therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results. The State of Louisiana regularly monitors source water per State and Federal Regulations. Treated water samples are monitored to further evaluate compliance. INSERT CHART #3 ++++++++++++++Environmental Protection Agency Required Health Effects Language++++++++++++++ Some people may be more vulnerable to 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 are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800–426–4791). 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. GREATER WARD 1 WATERWORKS DISTRICT 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 GREATER WARD 1 WATERWORKS DISTRICT and F.J. ARMOND BUS Phone: 318-255-7995. 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. There are no additional required health effects notices. There are no additional required health effects violation notices. ++++++++++++++++++ Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers. We at the GREATER WARD 1 WATERWORKS DISTRICT work around the clock to provide top quality drinking water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect and conserve our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children's future. Additional information on the water system can be found at https://ldh.la.gov/bureau-of-engineering-services/watergrade. Please call our office if you have questions. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on May 15, 2026.