CONTACT: Susan Harding, Acting Public Information Officer, 301-600-1385

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, July 1, 2006

CITY OF FREDERICK 2005 ANNUAL WATER
QUALITY REPORT NOW AVAILABLE

Frederick, Md. --- The City of Frederick recently mailed to all households a copy of the 2005 Annual Water Quality Report. This is the 8th annual report prepared by the City of Frederick. In the report you will find detailed information about your drinking water, including tables with test results. The drinking water provided by the City of Frederick during the past calendar year met all of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State of Maryland health standards for drinking water contaminants. There were no violations.

A copy of the report can be viewed online at www.cityoffrederick.com or picked up at City Hall, 101 North Court Street, Frederick, Maryland.