American Ranch Domestic Water Improvement District

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Annually the District is required to create an "Annual Drinking Water Quality Report". 
This report reflects water quality for the previous year(s).

CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT

Report Covers Calendar Year: January 1 – December 31, 2010

 

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I.   Public Water System (PWS) Information

PWS Name: American Ranch Domestic Water Improvement District

PWS ID #:  AZ04-13-258

Owner / Operator Name:  American Ranch Domestic Water Improvement District / Robert Hanus

Telephone #  928-277-1543                                                                                                                    

Fax #  928-277-1106

E-mail  rhanus@azwastewater.com

 

II.   Drinking Water Sources

The sources of drinking water (both tap and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells.  As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pickup substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. 

Our water source(s):  The system draws water from the aquifer beneath the American Ranch development.

   

 

III.  Consecutive Connection Sources

A system may receive partial or all of its water from another public water system.  Public water systems that purchase water from another system report regulated contaminants detected from the source water supply in a separate table.  

PWS ID # AZ04 ___(N/A)_______ providing a consecutive connection source of water.

 

IV.  Drinking Water Contaminants

Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria that 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 that 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 byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and also may come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.

Radioactive contaminants, that can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

 

V.   Vulnerable Population

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants.  The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.  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 of infections.  These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.  For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, or to receive a copy of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and microbiological contaminants call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

 

VI.    Source Water Assessment

We want our valued customers to be informed about their water quality.  If you would like to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings.  The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) considers all surface water sources of community water supply to be susceptible to potential pollution problems.  The very nature of surface water allows contaminants to migrate into the intake with no protection only dilution.  This is the reason for mandatory treatment for all surface water supplies in Arizona.  Source Water Assessment documentation can be obtained by contacting ADEQ 602-771-4641.

 

VII.   Definitions

AL=Action Level - the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements.

MCL=Maximum Contaminant Level - The “Maximum Allowed” is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. 

MCLG=Maximum Contaminant Level Goal - The “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health.

MFL=Million fibers per liter.

MRDL=Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level.

MRDLG=Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal. 

MREM=Millirems per year – a measure of radiation absorbed by the body.

NA=Not Applicable, sampling was not completed by regulation or was not required.

NTU= Nephelometric Turbidity Units, a measure of water clarity.

PCi/L=Picocuries per liter - picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.    

ppm x 1000 = ppb

ppb  x 1000 = ppt

ppt   x 1000 = ppq

PPM=Parts per million or Milligrams per liter (mg/L).      

PPB=Parts per billion or Micrograms per liter (µg/L).       

PPT=Parts per trillion or nanograms per liter.                   

PPQ=Parts per quadrillion or picograms per liter.

TT=Treatment Technique - A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

 

VIII.  Health Effects Language

Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age.  High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome.  Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods-of-time because of rainfall or agricultural activity.  If you are caring for an infant, and detected nitrate levels are above 5 ppm, you should ask advice from your health care provider.

If arsenic is less than the MCL, your drinking water meets EPA’s standards.  EPA’s standard balances the current understanding of arsenic’s possible health effects against the costs of removing arsenic from drinking water.  EPA continues to research the health effects of low levels of arsenic, which is a mineral known to cause cancer in humans at high concentrations and is linked to other health effects such as skin damage and circulatory problems.

Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population.  It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than at other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home’s plumbing.  If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home’s water, you may wish to have your water tested.  Flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water.  Additional information is available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

IX.  Water Quality Data

Contaminant (units)

Violation

Y / N

Highest Level Detected

Range Detected

Absent (A)

or Present (P)

MCL

MCLG

Sample  Month

Year

Likely Source of Contamination

Microbiological

Total Coliform Bacteria

(System takes ≥ 40 monthly samples)

5% of monthly samples are positive;

(System takes ≤ 40 monthly samples)

1 positive monthly sample

N

0

A

0

0                          

  Monthly    

 

 

Naturally Present in Environment

Fecal coliform and E. Coli

     (TC Rule)

N

0

A

0

0

 Monthly

Human and animal fecal waste

Fecal Indicators

(enterococci or coliphage)

     (GW Rule)

 

 

 

TT

n/a

 

Human and animal fecal waste

Total Organic Carbon (ppm)

 

 

 

TT

n/a

 

Naturally present in the environment

Turbidity (NTU), surface water only

 

 

 

TT

n/a

 

Soil Runoff

Radionuclides

Beta/photon emitters (mrem/yr)

 

 

 

4 mrem/yr

0

 

Decay of natural and man-made deposits

Alpha emitters (pCi/L)

 

 

 

15 pCi/L

0

 

Erosion of natural deposits

Combined Radium 226 & 228 (pCi/L)

 

 

 

5 pCi/L

0

 

Erosion of natural deposits

Uranium (pCi/L)

 

 

 

30 ug/L

0

 

Erosion of natural deposits

Inorganics

Antimony (ppb)

N

<5 ppb

 

6

6

09/09/09

Discharge from petroleum refineries; fire retardants; ceramics, electronics and solder

Arsenic (ppb)

N

5.6 ppb

 

10

0

 

09/09/09

Erosion of natural deposits, runoff from orchards, runoff from glass and electronics production wastes

Asbestos (MFL)

 

 

 

7

7

 

Decay of asbestos cement water mains; Erosion of natural deposits

Barium (ppm)

N

<0.01 ppm

 

2

2

 

09/09/09

Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits

Beryllium (ppb)

N

< 2 ppb

 

4

4

 

09/09/09

Discharge from metal refineries and coal-burning factories; discharge from electrical, aerospace, and defense industries

Bromate (ppb)

 

 

 

10

0

 

By-product of drinking water disinfection

Cadmium (ppb)

N

<0.1 ppb

 

5

5

 

09/09/09

Corrosion of galvanized pipes; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from metal refineries; runoff from waste batteries and paints

Chloramines (ppm)

 

 

 

MRDL=4

MRDLG=4

 

Water additive used to control microbes

Chlorine (ppm)

N

0.53 ppm

0.27 to 0.53 ppm

MRDL=4

MRDLG=4

Monthly

Water additive used to control microbes

Chlorine Dioxide (ppb)

 

 

 

MRDL=800

MRDLG=800

 

Water additive used to control microbes

Chlorite (ppm)

 

 

 

1

0.8

 

By-product of drinking water disinfection

Chromium (ppb)

N

<5 ppb

 

100

100

 

09/09/09

Discharge from steel and pulp mills; Erosion of natural deposits

Copper (ppm)

N

<0.39 ppm

0.12 to 0.39 ppm

AL=1.3

1.3

 

9/27/10

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits

Cyanide (ppb)

N

<10 ppb

 

200

200

 

09/09/09

Discharge from steel/metal factories; Discharge from plastic and fertilizer factories

 

Fluoride (ppm)

N

1.68 ppm

 

 

4

 

4

 

09/09/09

Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories

Lead (ppb)

N

3.0 ppb

1.0 to 3.0 ppb

AL=15

0

09/27/10

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits

Mercury (ppb)

N

<0.2 ppb

 

2

2

 

09/09/09

Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from refineries and factories; Runoff from landfills; Runoff from cropland.

Nitrate (ppm)

N

0.89 ppm

 

10

10

 

09/16/10

Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits

Nitrite (ppm)

N

<0.10 ppm

 

1

1

 

09/09/09

Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits

Selenium (ppb)

N

<2 ppb

 

50

50

 

09/09/09

Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from mines

Thallium (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

2

0.5

 

09/09/09

Leaching from ore-processing sites; discharge from electronics, glass, and drug factories

 

2,4-D (ppb)

 

 

 

70

70

 

Runoff from herbicide used on row crops

2,4,5-TP (Silvex) (ppb)

 

 

 

50

50

 

Residue of banned herbicide

Acrylamide

 

 

 

TT

0

 

Added to water during sewage / wastewater treatment

Alachlor (ppb)

 

 

 

2

0

 

Runoff from herbicide used on row crops

Atrazine (ppb)

 

 

 

3

3

 

Runoff from herbicide used on row crops

Benzo (a) pyrene (PAH) (ppt)

 

 

 

200

0

 

Leaching from linings of water storage tanks and distribution lines

Carbofuran (ppb)

 

 

 

40

40

 

Leaching of soil fumigant used on rice and alfalfa

Chlordane (ppb)

 

 

 

2

0

 

Residue of banned termiticide

Dalapon (ppb)

 

 

 

200

200

 

Runoff from herbicide used on rights of way

Di (2-ethylhexyl) adipate (ppb)

 

 

 

400

400

 

Discharge from chemical factories

Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (ppb)

 

 

 

6

0

 

Discharge from rubber and chemical factories

 

Dibromochloropropane (ppt)                       

 

 

 

200

0

 

Runoff/leaching from soil fumigant used on soybeans, cotton, pineapples,

and orchards

Dinoseb (ppb)

 

 

 

7

7

 

Runoff from herbicide used on soybeans and vegetables

Diquat (ppb)

 

 

 

20

20

 

Runoff from herbicide use

Dioxin [2,3,7,8-TCDD] (ppq)

 

 

 

30

0

 

Emissions from waste incineration and other combustion; discharge from chemical factories

Endothall (ppb)

 

 

 

100

100

 

Runoff from herbicide use

Endrin (ppb)

 

 

 

2

2

 

Residue of banned insecticide

Epichlorohydrin

 

 

 

TT

0

 

Discharge from industrial chemical factories; an impurity of some water treatment chemicals

Ethylene dibromide (ppt)

 

 

 

50

0

 

Discharge from petroleum refineries

Glyphosate (ppb)

 

 

 

700

700

 

Runoff from herbicide use

Heptachlor (ppt)

 

 

 

400

0

 

Residue of banned temiticide

Heptachlor epoxide (ppt)

 

 

 

200

0

 

Breakdown of heptachlor

Hexachlorobenzene (ppb)

 

 

 

1

0

 

Discharge from metal refineries and agricultural chemical factories

Hexachlorocyclo pentadiene (ppb)

 

 

 

50

50

 

Discharge from chemical factories

Lindane (ppt)

 

 

 

200

200

 

Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on cattle, lumber, gardens

Methoxychlor (ppb)

 

 

 

40

40

 

Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on fruits, vegetables, alfalfa, livestock

Oxamyl [Vydate] (ppb)

 

 

 

200

200

 

Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on apples, potatoes and tomatoes

PCBs [Polychlorinated biphenyls]

(ppt)

 

 

 

500

0

 

Runoff from landfills; discharge of waste chemicals

Pentachlorophenol (ppb)

 

 

 

1

0

 

Discharge from wood preserving factories

Picloram (ppb)

 

 

 

500

500

 

Herbicide runoff

Simazine (ppb)

 

 

 

4

4

 

Herbicide runoff

Toxaphene (ppb)

 

 

 

3

0

 

Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on cotton and cattle

 

Benzene (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

5

0

 

09/24/10

Discharge from factories; leaching from gas storage tanks and landfills

Carbon tetrachloride (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

5

0

 

 

09/24/10

Discharge from chemical plants and other industrial activities

Chlorobenzene (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

100

100

 

09/24/10

Discharge from chemical and agricultural chemical factories

o-Dichlorobenzene (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

600

600

 

09/24/10

Discharge from industrial chemical factories

p-Dichlorobenzene (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

75

75

 

09/24/10

Discharge from industrial chemical factories

1,2-Dichloroethane (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

5

0

 

09/24/10

Discharge from industrial chemical factories

1,1-Dichloroethylene (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

7

7

 

09/24/10

Discharge from industrial chemical factories

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

70

70

 

09/24/10

Discharge from industrial chemical factories

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

100

100

 

09/24/10

Discharge from industrial chemical factories

Dichloromethane (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

5

0

 

09/24/10

 

Discharge from pharmaceutical and chemical factories

1,2-Dichloropropane (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

5

0

 

09/24/10

Discharge from industrial chemical factories

Ethylbenzene (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

700

700

 

09/24/10

 

Discharge from petroleum refineries

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (ppb)

N

2.0 ppb

 

60

n/a

 

09/09/09

By-product of drinking water disinfection

Styrene (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

100

100

 

09/24/10

 

Discharge from rubber and plastic factories; leaching from landfills

Tetrachloroethylene (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

5

0

 

09/24/10

 

Discharge from factories and dry cleaners

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

70

70

 

09/24/10

 

Discharge from textile-finishing factories

1,1,1-Trichloroethane (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

200

200

 

09/24/10

Discharge from metal degreasing sites and other factories

1,1,2-Trichloroethane (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

5

3

 

09/24/10

Discharge from industrial chemical factories

Trichloroethylene (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

5

0

 

 

09/24/10

 

Discharge from metal degreasing sites and other factories

TTHMs (Total Trihalomethanes) (ppb)

N

1.5 ppb

 

100/80

n/a

 

09/27/10

By-product of drinking water disinfection

Toluene (ppm)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

1

1

 

09/24/10

 

Discharge from petroleum factories

Vinyl Chloride (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

2

0

 

09/24/10

 

Leaching from PVC piping; discharge from chemical factories

Xylenes (ppm)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

10

10

 

09/24/10

Discharge from petroleum or chemical factories

 

 

X.   Cryptosporidium Monitoring (surface water systems only)

We have detected Cryptosporidium in the finished water or source water.  We have detected Cryptosporidium in ____ of our ____ samples tested.  We have to provide additional treatment if Cryptosporidium is found at greater than 0.075 oocyst per liter.  We believe it is important for you to know that Cryptosporidium may cause serious illness in 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.  These people should seek advice form their health care providers.

 

XI.  Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule

Stage 2 DBP Rule requires some systems to complete an Initial Distribution System Evaluation (IDSE) to characterize DBP levels in their distribution systems and identify locations to monitor DBPs for Stage 2 DBP Rule compliance.  The following table summarizes the individual sample results for the IDSE monitoring in 2010:

 

Contaminant

Number of Analyses

Minimum Level Detected

Highest Level   Detected

Haloacetic Acids

(HAA5) (ppb)

1

       2.0

2.0

Total Trihalomethanes

(TTHM) (ppb)

1

0.5

1.5

 

XII.  Violations

Type/Description

Compliance Period

Corrective Actions taken by PWS

None

1/1 – 12/31/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An explanation of the violation(s) in the above table, the steps taken to resolve the violation(s) and any required health effects information are required to be included with this report.  (Attach copy of Public Notice if available.)

 

 

 

 
 

CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT

Report Covers Calendar Year: January 1 – December 31, 2009

 

Este informe contiene informactión muy importante sobre el aqua usted bebe.  Tradúscalo ó hable con alguien que lo entienda bien.

 

I.   Public Water System (PWS) Information

PWS Name: American Ranch Domestic Water Improvement District

PWS ID #:  AZ04-13-258

Owner / Operator Name:  American Ranch Domestic Water Improvement District / Robert Hanus

Telephone #  928-277-1543                                                                                                                    

Fax #  928-277-1106

E-mail  rhanus@azwastewater.com

 

II.   Drinking Water Sources

The sources of drinking water (both tap and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells.  As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pickup substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. 

Our water source(s):  The system draws water from the aquifer beneath the American Ranch development.

   

 

III.  Consecutive Connection Sources

A system may receive partial or all of its water from another public water system.  Public water systems that purchase water from another system report regulated contaminants detected from the source water supply in a separate table.  

PWS ID # AZ04 ___(N/A)_______ providing a consecutive connection source of water.

 

IV.  Drinking Water Contaminants

Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria that 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 that 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 byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and also may come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.

Radioactive contaminants, that can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

 

V.   Vulnerable Population

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants.  The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.  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 of infections.  These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.  For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, or to receive a copy of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and microbiological contaminants call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

 

VI.    Source Water Assessment

We want our valued customers to be informed about their water quality.  If you would like to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings.  The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) considers all surface water sources of community water supply to be susceptible to potential pollution problems.  The very nature of surface water allows contaminants to migrate into the intake with no protection only dilution.  This is the reason for mandatory treatment for all surface water supplies in Arizona.  Source Water Assessment documentation can be obtained by contacting ADEQ 602-771-4641.

 

VII.   Definitions

AL=Action Level - the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements.

MCL=Maximum Contaminant Level - The “Maximum Allowed” is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. 

MCLG=Maximum Contaminant Level Goal - The “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health.

MFL=Million fibers per liter.

MRDL=Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level.

MRDLG=Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal. 

MREM=Millirems per year – a measure of radiation absorbed by the body.

NA=Not Applicable, sampling was not completed by regulation or was not required.

NTU= Nephelometric Turbidity Units, a measure of water clarity.

PCi/L=Picocuries per liter - picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.    

ppm x 1000 = ppb

ppb  x 1000 = ppt

ppt   x 1000 = ppq

PPM=Parts per million or Milligrams per liter (mg/L).      

PPB=Parts per billion or Micrograms per liter (µg/L).       

PPT=Parts per trillion or nanograms per liter.                   

PPQ=Parts per quadrillion or picograms per liter.

TT=Treatment Technique - A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

 

VIII.  Health Effects Language

Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age.  High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome.  Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods-of-time because of rainfall or agricultural activity.  If you are caring for an infant, and detected nitrate levels are above 5 ppm, you should ask advice from your health care provider.

If arsenic is less than the MCL, your drinking water meets EPA’s standards.  EPA’s standard balances the current understanding of arsenic’s possible health effects against the costs of removing arsenic from drinking water.  EPA continues to research the health effects of low levels of arsenic, which is a mineral known to cause cancer in humans at high concentrations and is linked to other health effects such as skin damage and circulatory problems.

Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population.  It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than at other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home’s plumbing.  If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home’s water, you may wish to have your water tested.  Flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water.  Additional information is available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

IX.  Water Quality Data

Contaminant (units)

Violation

Y / N

Highest Level Detected

Range Detected

Absent (A)

or Present (P)

MCL

MCLG

Sample  Month

Year

Likely Source of Contamination

Microbiological

Total Coliform Bacteria

(System takes ≥ 40 monthly samples)

5% of monthly samples are positive;

(System takes ≤ 40 monthly samples)

1 positive monthly sample

N

0

A

0

0                          

  Monthly    

 

 

Naturally Present in Environment

Fecal coliform and E. Coli

     (TC Rule)

N

0

A

0

0

 Monthly

Human and animal fecal waste

Fecal Indicators

(enterococci or coliphage)

     (GW Rule)

 

 

 

TT

n/a

 

Human and animal fecal waste

Total Organic Carbon (ppm)

 

 

 

TT

n/a

 

Naturally present in the environment

Turbidity (NTU), surface water only

 

 

 

TT

n/a

 

Soil Runoff

Radionuclides

Beta/photon emitters (mrem/yr)

 

 

 

4 mrem/yr

0

 

Decay of natural and man-made deposits

Alpha emitters (pCi/L)

 

 

 

15 pCi/L

0

 

Erosion of natural deposits

Combined Radium 226 & 228 (pCi/L)

 

 

 

5 pCi/L

0

 

Erosion of natural deposits

Uranium (pCi/L)

 

 

 

30 ug/L

0

 

Erosion of natural deposits

Inorganics

Antimony (ppb)

N

<5 ppb

 

6

6

09/09/09

Discharge from petroleum refineries; fire retardants; ceramics, electronics and solder

Arsenic (ppb)

N

5.6 ppb

 

10

0

 

09/09/09

Erosion of natural deposits, runoff from orchards, runoff from glass and electronics production wastes

Asbestos (MFL)

 

 

 

7

7

 

Decay of asbestos cement water mains; Erosion of natural deposits

Barium (ppm)

N

<0.01 ppm

 

2

2

 

09/09/09

Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits

Beryllium (ppb)

N

< 2 ppb

 

4

4

 

09/09/09

Discharge from metal refineries and coal-burning factories; discharge from electrical, aerospace, and defense industries

Bromate (ppb)

 

 

 

10

0

 

By-product of drinking water disinfection

Cadmium (ppb)

N

<0.1 ppb

 

5

5

 

09/09/09

Corrosion of galvanized pipes; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from metal refineries; runoff from waste batteries and paints

Chloramines (ppm)

 

 

 

MRDL=4

MRDLG=4

 

Water additive used to control microbes

Chlorine (ppm)

N

0.53 ppm

0.1 to .53 ppm

MRDL=4

MRDLG=4

Monthly

Water additive used to control microbes

Chlorine Dioxide (ppb)

 

 

 

MRDL=800

MRDLG=800

 

Water additive used to control microbes

Chlorite (ppm)

 

 

 

1

0.8

 

By-product of drinking water disinfection

Chromium (ppb)

N

<5 ppb

 

100

100

 

09/09/09

Discharge from steel and pulp mills; Erosion of natural deposits

Copper (ppm)

N

<0.31 ppm

0.01 to 0.31 ppm

AL=1.3

1.3

 

09/09/09 and 09/29/09

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits

Cyanide (ppb)

N

<10 ppb

 

200

200

 

09/09/09

Discharge from steel/metal factories; Discharge from plastic and fertilizer factories

 

Fluoride (ppm)

N

1.68 ppm

 

 

4

 

4

 

09/09/09

Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories

Lead (ppb)

N

4.5 ppb

1.0 to 4.5 ppb

AL=15

0

09/09/09 and 09/29/09

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits

Mercury (ppb)

N

<0.2 ppb

 

2

2

 

09/09/09

Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from refineries and factories; Runoff from landfills; Runoff from cropland.

Nitrate (ppm)

N

0.98 ppm

 

10

10

 

09/09/09

Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits

Nitrite (ppm)

N

<0.10 ppm

 

1

1

 

09/09/09

Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits

Selenium (ppb)

N

<2 ppb

 

50

50

 

09/09/09

Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from mines

Thallium (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

2

0.5

 

09/09/09

Leaching from ore-processing sites; discharge from electronics, glass, and drug factories

 

2,4-D (ppb)

 

 

 

70

70

 

Runoff from herbicide used on row crops

2,4,5-TP (Silvex) (ppb)

 

 

 

50

50

 

Residue of banned herbicide

Acrylamide

 

 

 

TT

0

 

Added to water during sewage / wastewater treatment

Alachlor (ppb)

 

 

 

2

0

 

Runoff from herbicide used on row crops

Atrazine (ppb)

 

 

 

3

3

 

Runoff from herbicide used on row crops

Benzo (a) pyrene (PAH) (ppt)

 

 

 

200

0

 

Leaching from linings of water storage tanks and distribution lines

Carbofuran (ppb)

 

 

 

40

40

 

Leaching of soil fumigant used on rice and alfalfa

Chlordane (ppb)

 

 

 

2

0

 

Residue of banned termiticide

Dalapon (ppb)

 

 

 

200

200

 

Runoff from herbicide used on rights of way

Di (2-ethylhexyl) adipate (ppb)

 

 

 

400

400

 

Discharge from chemical factories

Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (ppb)

 

 

 

6

0

 

Discharge from rubber and chemical factories

 

Dibromochloropropane (ppt)                       

 

 

 

200

0

 

Runoff/leaching from soil fumigant used on soybeans, cotton, pineapples,

and orchards

Dinoseb (ppb)

 

 

 

7

7

 

Runoff from herbicide used on soybeans and vegetables

Diquat (ppb)

 

 

 

20

20

 

Runoff from herbicide use

Dioxin [2,3,7,8-TCDD] (ppq)

 

 

 

30

0

 

Emissions from waste incineration and other combustion; discharge from chemical factories

Endothall (ppb)

 

 

 

100

100

 

Runoff from herbicide use

Endrin (ppb)

 

 

 

2

2

 

Residue of banned insecticide

Epichlorohydrin

 

 

 

TT

0

 

Discharge from industrial chemical factories; an impurity of some water treatment chemicals

Ethylene dibromide (ppt)

 

 

 

50

0

 

Discharge from petroleum refineries

Glyphosate (ppb)

 

 

 

700

700

 

Runoff from herbicide use

Heptachlor (ppt)

 

 

 

400

0

 

Residue of banned temiticide

Heptachlor epoxide (ppt)

 

 

 

200

0

 

Breakdown of heptachlor

Hexachlorobenzene (ppb)

 

 

 

1

0

 

Discharge from metal refineries and agricultural chemical factories

Hexachlorocyclo pentadiene (ppb)

 

 

 

50

50

 

Discharge from chemical factories

Lindane (ppt)

 

 

 

200

200

 

Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on cattle, lumber, gardens

Methoxychlor (ppb)

 

 

 

40

40

 

Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on fruits, vegetables, alfalfa, livestock

Oxamyl [Vydate] (ppb)

 

 

 

200

200

 

Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on apples, potatoes and tomatoes

PCBs [Polychlorinated biphenyls]

(ppt)

 

 

 

500

0

 

Runoff from landfills; discharge of waste chemicals

Pentachlorophenol (ppb)

 

 

 

1

0

 

Discharge from wood preserving factories

Picloram (ppb)

 

 

 

500

500

 

Herbicide runoff

Simazine (ppb)

 

 

 

4

4

 

Herbicide runoff

Toxaphene (ppb)

 

 

 

3

0

 

Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on cotton and cattle

 

Benzene (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

5

0

 

09/09/09

Discharge from factories; leaching from gas storage tanks and landfills

Carbon tetrachloride (ppb)

 

 

 

5

0

 

Discharge from chemical plants and other industrial activities

Chlorobenzene (ppb)

 

 

 

100

100

 

Discharge from chemical and agricultural chemical factories

o-Dichlorobenzene (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

600

600

 

09/09/09

Discharge from industrial chemical factories

p-Dichlorobenzene (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

75

75

 

09/09/09

Discharge from industrial chemical factories

1,2-Dichloroethane (ppb)

 

 

 

5

0

 

Discharge from industrial chemical factories

1,1-Dichloroethylene (ppb)

 

 

 

7

7

 

Discharge from industrial chemical factories

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

70

70

 

09/09/09

Discharge from industrial chemical factories

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

100

100

 

09/09/09

Discharge from industrial chemical factories

Dichloromethane (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

5

0

 

09/09/09

Discharge from pharmaceutical and chemical factories

1,2-Dichloropropane (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

5

0

 

09/09/09

Discharge from industrial chemical factories

Ethylbenzene (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

700

700

 

09/09/09

Discharge from petroleum refineries

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (ppb)

N

2.0 ppb

 

60

n/a

 

09/09/09

By-product of drinking water disinfection

Styrene (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

100

100

 

09/09/09

Discharge from rubber and plastic factories; leaching from landfills

Tetrachloroethylene (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

5

0

 

09/09/09

Discharge from factories and dry cleaners

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

70

70

 

09/09/09

Discharge from textile-finishing factories

1,1,1-Trichloroethane (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

200

200

 

09/09/09

Discharge from metal degreasing sites and other factories

1,1,2-Trichloroethane (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

5

3

 

09/09/09

Discharge from industrial chemical factories

Trichloroethylene (ppb)

 

 

 

5

0

 

Discharge from metal degreasing sites and other factories

TTHMs (Total Trihalomethanes) (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

100/80

n/a

 

09/09/09

By-product of drinking water disinfection

Toluene (ppm)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

1

1

 

09/09/09

Discharge from petroleum factories

Vinyl Chloride (ppb)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

2

0

 

09/09/09

Leaching from PVC piping; discharge from chemical factories

Xylenes (ppm)

N

<0.5 ppb

 

10

10

 

09/09/09

Discharge from petroleum or chemical factories

 

 

 

X.   Cryptosporidium Monitoring (surface water systems only)

We have detected Cryptosporidium in the finished water or source water.  We have detected Cryptosporidium in ____ of our ____ samples tested.  We have to provide additional treatment if Cryptosporidium is found at greater than 0.075 oocyst per liter.  We believe it is important for you to know that Cryptosporidium may cause serious illness in 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.  These people should seek advice form their health care providers.

 

XI.  Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule

Stage 2 DBP Rule requires some systems to complete an Initial Distribution System Evaluation (IDSE) to characterize DBP levels in their distribution systems and identify locations to monitor DBPs for Stage 2 DBP Rule compliance.  The following table summarizes the individual sample results for the IDSE monitoring in 2009:

 

Contaminant

Number of Analyses

Minimum Level Detected

Highest Level   Detected

Haloacetic Acids

(HAA5) (ppb)

1

       2.0

2.0

Total Trihalomethanes

(TTHM) (ppb)

1

0.5

0.5

 

XII.  Violations

Type/Description

Compliance Period

Corrective Actions taken by PWS

None

1/1 – 12/31/2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An explanation of the violation(s) in the above table, the steps taken to resolve the violation(s) and any required health effects information are required to be included with this report.  (Attach copy of Public Notice if available.)