Water quality

problems at the Peachtree City Library and City Hall might have been caused

serves those facilities, according to city officials.

No nearby residents

have reported similar problems of metallic tastes in the water, however,

according to the city.

The problem

was discovered after complaints on water taste from employees and library

patrons, according to a information released by the city. Tests showed

higher than normal levels of some metals at both facilities.

After those

results, drinking fountains were replaced with water coolers at the library

in 1999. Fountains and drinking water at City Hall were replaced with

bottled water in late December 2000 following additional tests that included

the entire complex.

The library

was built in 1987 and City Hall was built two years later.

City Manager

Jim Basinger said Wednesday that the matter is still being investigated

"Currently,

we are still looking to pinpoint the source of the problem," Basinger

said. "Closer examination of the pipes throughout the complex will

be performed to determine the extent of damage to the system and necessary

repairs."

Basinger noted

that the county might perform additional tests before determining the

next course of action to take. He also praised the immediate response

of Fayette County officials in taking action on the matter.

Recent tests

of a well that serves City Hall showed that the well water did not have

the elevated level of metals detected at City Hall. The tests did discover

the low pH levels which could cause the corrosion to occur in the metal

pipes.

The city notified

the Fayette County Board of Health along with two nearby churches which

could be served by the same well. Neither church has indicated any problems

a nd they may be served by different water sources than City Hall.