2004 WATER QUALITY REPORT
FOR
CITY OF
This report is being posted at City Hall, Library, Bank and Post Office. It will not be mailed. Copies are available on the Council table at City Hall or by calling Jacki Anderson at 692-3314
This report contains
important information regarding the water quality in our water system. The
source of our water is groundwater. Our groundwater is drawn from the
Mississippian aquifer(s).
Our water quality testing
shows the following results:
|
CONTAMINANT |
MCLG |
MCL |
DETECTED
LEVEL |
DATE
SAMPLED |
|
VIOLATION |
SOURCE |
|
Lead
(ppb) |
0 |
|
6 |
|
|
No |
Corrosion
of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits |
|
Copper
(ppm) |
1.3 |
|
.94 |
|
|
No |
Corrosion
of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from
wood preservatives |
|
Alpha
emitters (pCi/L) |
0 |
15 |
3.2 |
|
|
No |
Erosion
of natural deposits |
|
Radium-226 |
N/A |
N/A |
1.6 |
|
|
No |
N/A |
|
Combined
radium (pCi/L) |
0 |
5 |
1.6 |
|
|
No |
Erosion
of natural deposits |
|
Barium
(ppm) |
2 |
2 |
.25 |
|
|
No |
Discharge
of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural
deposits |
|
Fluoride
(ppm) |
4 |
4 |
.37 |
|
|
No |
Water
additive which promotes strong teeth; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge
from fertilizer and aluminum factories |
|
Sodium
(ppm) |
N/A |
N/A |
14 |
|
|
No |
Erosion
of natural deposits; Added to water during treatment process |
|
Nitrate
[as N] (ppm) |
10 |
10 |
.99 |
|
|
No |
Runoff from fertilizer use;
Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (ppb)
[TTHM} |
N/A |
80 |
2.6 |
|
|
No |
By-products of drinking
water disinfection |
|
Dichloroacetic Acid |
N/A |
N/A |
0.002 |
|
|
No |
N/A |
Note: Contaminants with dates indicate results from the most recent testing done in accordance with regulations.
DEFINITIONS
· Maximum
Contaminant Level (MCL) – The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in
drinking water. MCLs are set as close to
the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
· Maximum
Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) -- The level of a contaminant in drinking water
below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
· ppb -- parts per billion.
· ppm -- parts per million.
· pCi/L –
picocuries per liter
· N/A – Not
applicable
· ND -- Not
detected
· Treatment
Technique (TT) – A required process intended to reduce the level of a
contaminant in drinking water.
· Action
Level (
GENERAL INFORMATION
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 posed a health risk. More information about contaminants or potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
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).
CONTAMINANT Violations
None
ADDITIONAL HEALTH
INFORMATION
None
OTHER VIOLATIONS
None
OTHER INFORMATION
None
CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions regarding this information,
please contact Jacki Anderson at 692-3314 during the following hours: After
Decisions regarding the water system are
made at the City Council
meetings held on the first Tuesday of every month at