This is an official message from the City of Dubuque Health Services Department:

In conjunction with the news release issued by the City of Dubuque on Oct. 12, 2022, we are sharing information with you for use in communication with your customers and staff if they have questions or concerns about how this affects food service and food establishment operations. This information and the attached news release will assist you in being prepared and informed about PFAS in water and other sources.

Dubuque tap water continues to meet all federal and state standards for drinking water safety and customers may continue to drink tap water.

Ways to remove PFAS from drinking water include activated carbon processes, ion exchange resins, and high-pressure membranes like reverse osmosis. City staff are working with a consultant to determine the most appropriate treatment technologies to consider for Dubuque’s treatment system if that level of mitigation is necessary.

Customers with special circumstances or those who want to further purify their water could explore home filtration (activated carbon filters and reverse osmosis) as an option to reduce PFAS levels.

Ways to avoid PFAS outside of drinking water include limiting use of products containing
PFAS.

City of Dubuque Health Services Department
City Hall Annex | 1300 Main Street Dubuque, IA 52001
563.589.4181 | mcorriga@cityofdubuque.org

Resources for PFAS Information:

• PFAS Health Effects
• Meaningful and Achievable Steps You Can Take to Reduce Your Risk.
• City of Dubuque: PFAS
• PFAS in Food