Section 1

Millirems per year (mrem/yr) - measure of radiation absorbed by the body.

Action Level (AL) - the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

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

Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - The MCL is 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 -The MCLG is 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.

TEST RESULTS
Contaminant	Violation Y/N	Highest Level Detected	Range Detected	MCL	MCLG	Likely Source of Contamination
Microbiological Contaminants
1. Total Coliform Bacteria (System takes ³40 monthly samples) (System takes <40 monthly samples) *(highest number of samples in a single month)*	N	N/D		5% positive 1 positive	0	Naturally present in the environment
2. Fecal coliform and E.coli *(highest number of samples in a single month)*	N	N/D		a routine sample and repeat sample are total coliform positive, and one is also fecal coliform or E. coli positive	0	Human and animal fecal waste
Radiochemical Contaminants
3. Gross Beta (pCi/L)	N	5.3 2003	3.45-5.3	50	0	Decay of natural and man-made deposits
4. Gross Alpha (pCi/L)	N	3.73 2007	1.76-3.37	15	0	Erosion of natural deposits
5. Combined radium 226/228 (pCi/L)	N	1.23 2008	.10-1.23	5	0	Erosion of natural deposits
6. Uranium (pCi/L or ug/l)	N	8.40 2007	4.70-8.40	20.1 pCi / L Or 30 ug / L	0	Erosion of natural deposits
Inorganic Contaminants
7. Antimony (ppb)	N	2.0 2006	2.0-2.0	6	6	Discharge from petroleum refineries; fire retardants; ceramics; electronics; solder
8. Arsenic (ppb)	N	5.8		10	0	Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes
9. Barium (ppb)	N	194 2006	61-194	2000	2000	Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits
10. Beryllium (ppb)	N	2.0 2006	2.0-2.0	4	4	Discharge from metal refineries and coal-burning factories; discharge from electrical, aerospace, and defense industries
11. Bromate (ppb)	N			10	0	By-product of drinking water ozonation
12. Cadmium (ppb)	N	2 2006	2.0-2.0	5	5	Corrosion of galvanized pipes; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from metal refineries; runoff from waste batteries and paints
13. Chloramines (ppm)	N			MRDL = 4	MRDLG = 4	Water additive used to control microbes
14. Chlorine (ppm)	N	1.5	.8-2.0	MRDL = 4	MRDLG = 4	Water additive used to control microbes
15. Chlorite (ppm)	N			1	0.8	Water additive used to control microbes
16. Chlorine Dioxide (ppb)	N			MRDL = 800	MRDLG = 800	Water additive used to control microbes
17. Chromium (ppb)	N			100	100	Discharge from steel and pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits
18. Copper (ppm)	N	0.137 2007	.093-.137	AL=1.3	1.3	Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives
19. Cyanide (ppb)	N			200	200	Discharge from steel/metal factories; discharge from plastic and fertilizer factories
20. Fluoride (ppm)	N	.71 2006	.67-.71	4	4	Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories

21. Lead (ppb)	N	5.0 2007	5-12	AL=15 Action Level – 90% of samples must be below this level.	0	Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural deposits
22. Mercury (ppb) (inorganic)	N	.14 2006	.14-.14	2	2	Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from refineries and factories; runoff from landfills; runoff from cropland
23. Nitrate - NO₃ (ppm) (as Nitrogen)	Y	11 10/2008	5.2-11	10	10	Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits

24. Nitrite - NO₂ (ppm) (as Nitrogen)	N			1	1	Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits
25. Selenium (ppb)	N			50	50	Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from mines
26. Thallium (ppb)	N			2	0.5	Leaching from ore-processing sites; discharge from electronics, glass, and drug factories
Volatile Organic Contaminants
27. Benzene (ppb)	N	N/D 2008		5	0	Discharge from factories; leaching from gas storage tanks and landfills
28. Carbon tetrachloride (ppb)	N	N/D 2008		5	0	Discharge from chemical plants and other industrial activities
29. Chlorobenzene (ppb)	N	N/D 2008		100	100	Discharge from chemical and agricultural chemical factories
30. o-Dichlorobenzene (ppb)	N	N/D 2008		600	600	Discharge from industrial chemical factories
31. p-Dichlorobenzene (ppb)	N	N/D 2008		75	75	Discharge from industrial chemical factories
32. 1,2-Dichloroethane (ppb)	N	N/D 2008		5	0	Discharge from industrial chemical factories
33. 1,1-Dichloroethylene (ppb)	N	N/D 2008		7	7	Discharge from industrial chemical factories
34. cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene (ppb)	N	N/D 2008		70	70	Discharge from industrial chemical factories
35. trans - 1,2 -Dichloroethylene (ppb)	N	N/D 2008		100	100	Discharge from industrial chemical factories
36. Dichloromethane (ppb)	N	N/D 2008		5	0	Discharge from pharmaceutical and chemical factories
37. 1,2- Dichloropropane (ppb)	N	N/D 2008		5	0	Discharge from industrial chemical factories
38. Ethylbenzene (ppb)	N	N/D 2008		700	700	Discharge from petroleum refineries
39. Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (ppb)	N	N/D 2008		60	N/A	By-product of drinking water chlorination
40. Styrene (ppb)	N	N/D 2008		100	100	Discharge from rubber and plastic factories; leaching from landfills
41. Tetrachloroethylene (ppb)	N	N/D 2008		5	0	Leaching from PVC pipes; discharge from factories and dry cleaners
42. 1,2,4- Trichlorobenzene (ppb)	N	N/D 2008		70	70	Discharge from textile-finishing factories
43. 1,1,1 - Trichloroethane (ppb)	N	N/D 2008		200	200	Discharge from metal degreasing sites and other factories
44. 1,1,2 - Trichloroethane (ppb)	N	N/D 2008		5	3	Discharge from industrial chemical factories
45. Trichloroethylene (ppb)	N	N/D 2008		5	0	Discharge from metal degreasing sites and other factories
46. TTHM [Total trihalomethanes] (ppb)	N	25.9 2005	14.2 -25.9	80	N/A	By-product of drinking water chlorination
47. Toluene (ppm)	N			1	1	Discharge from petroleum factories
48. Vinyl Chloride (ppb)	N			2	0	Leaching from PVC piping; discharge from plastics factories
49. Xylenes (ppb)	N			10	10	Discharge from petroleum factories; discharge from chemical factories

Synthetic Organic Contaminants

50. Alachlor (ppb)	N	2	0	Runoff from herbicide used on row crops
51. Atrazine (ppb)	N	3	3	Runoff from herbicide used on row crops.
52. Carbofuran (ppb)	N	40	40	Leaching of soil fumigant used on rice and alfalfa
53. Chlordane (ppb)	N	2	0	Residue of banned termiticide
54. Dalapon (ppb)	N	200	200	Runoff from herbicide used on rights of way
55. Dibromochloropropane (ppb)	N	200	0	Runoff/leaching from soil fumigant used on soybeans, cotton, pineapples, and orchards
56. Dinoseb (ppb)	N	7	7	Runoff from herbicide used on soybeans and vegetables
57. Diquat (ppb)	N	20	20	Runoff from herbicide use
58. Endothall (ppb)	N	100	100	Runoff from herbicide use
59. Endrin (ppb)	N	2	2	Residue of banned insecticide
60. Glyphosate (ppb)	N	700	700	Runoff from herbicide use
61. Heptachlor (ppb)	N	400	0	Residue of banned pesticide
62. Methoxychlor (ppb)	N	40	40	Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on fruits, vegetables, alfalfa, livestock
63. Oxamyl [Vydate] (ppb)	N	200	200	Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on apples, potatoes and tomatoes
64. Pentachlorophenol (ppb)	N	1	0	Discharge from wood preserving factories
65. Picloram (ppb)	N	500	500	Herbicide runoff
66. PCBs [Polychlorinated biphenyls] (ppb)	N	500	0	Runoff from landfills; Discharge of waste chemicals
67. Simazine (ppb)	N	4	4	Herbicide runoff
68. Toxaphene (ppb)	N	3	0	Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on cotton and cattle
69. BHC Gamma- Lindane (ppb)	N	200	200	Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on cattle, lumber, gardens
70. 2,4-D (ppb)	N	70	70	Runoff from herbicide used on row crops
71. 2,4,5-TP [Silvex] (ppb)	N	50	50	Residue of banned herbicide

Microbiological Contaminants:

(1) Total Coliform. Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially- harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and this was a warning of potential problems.

(2) Fecal coliform/E.Coli. Fecal coliforms and E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Microbes in these wastes can cause short-term effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, and people with severely compromised immune systems.

Radiochemical Contaminants:

(3) Gross Beta. Certain minerals are radioactive and may emit forms of radiation known as photons and beta radiation. Some people who drink water containing beta and photon emitters in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

(4) Gross Alpha. Certain minerals are radioactive and may emit a form of radiation known as alpha radiation. Some people who drink water containing alpha emitters in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

(5) Combined Radium 226/228. Some people who drink water containing radium 226 or 228 in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

(6) Uranium. Some people who drink water containing uranium in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer and kidney toxicity.

Inorganic Contaminants:

(7) Antimony. Some people who drink water containing antimony well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience increases in blood cholesterol and decreases in blood sugar.

(8) Arsenic. Some people who drink water containing arsenic in excess of the MCL over many years could experience skin damage or problems with their circulatory system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

(9) Barium. Some people who drink water containing barium in excess of the MCL over many years could experience an increase in their blood pressure.

(10) Beryllium. Some people who drink water containing beryllium well in excess of the MCL over many years could develop intestinal lesions.

(11) Bromate. Some people who drink water containing bromate in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

(12) Cadmium. Some people who drink water containing cadmium in excess of the MCL over many years could experience kidney damage.

(13) Chloramines. Some people who use water containing chloramines well in excess of the MRDL could experience irritating effects to their eyes and nose. Some people who drink water containing chloramines well in excess of the MRDL could experience stomach discomfort or anemia.

(14) Chlorine. Some people who use water containing chlorine well in excess of the MRDL could experience irritating effects to their eyes and nose. Some people who drink water containing chlorine well in excess of the MRDL could experience stomach discomfort.

(15) Chlorite. Some infants and young children who drink water containing chlorine dioxide in excess of the MRDL could experience nervous system effects. Similar effects may occur in fetuses of pregnant women who drink water containing chlorite in excess of the MCL. Some people may experience anemia.

(16) Chlorine Dioxide. Some infants and young children who drink water containing chlorine dioxide in excess of the MRDL could experience nervous system effects. Similar effects may occur in fetuses of pregnant women who drink water containing chlorine dioxide in excess of the MRDL. Some people may experience anemia.

(17) Chromium. Some people who use water containing chromium well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience allergic dermatitis.

(18) Copper. Copper is an essential nutrient, but some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over a relatively short amount of time could experience gastrointestinal distress. Some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over many years could suffer liver or kidney damage. People with Wilson's Disease should consult their personal doctor.

(19) Cyanide. Some people who drink water containing cyanide well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience nerve damage or problems with their thyroid.

(20) Fluoride. Some people who drink water containing fluoride in excess of the MCL over many years could get bone disease, including pain and tenderness of the bones. Children may get mottled teeth.

(43) 1,1,1,-Trichloroethane. Some people who drink water containing 1,1,1-trichloroethane in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver, nervous system, or circulatory system.

(44) 1,1,2-Trichloroethane. Some people who drink water containing 1,1,2-trichloroethane well in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their liver, kidneys, or immune systems.

(45) Trichloroethylene. Some people who drink water containing trichloroethylene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

(46) TTHMs [Total Trihalomethanes]. Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous systems, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

(47) Toluene. Some people who drink water containing toluene well in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their nervous system, kidneys, or liver.

(48) Vinyl Chloride. Some people who drink water containing vinyl chloride in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

(49) Xylenes. Some people who drink water containing xylenes in excess of the MCL over many years could experience damage to their nervous system.

Synthetic Organic Contaminants:

(50) Alachlor. Some people who drink water containing alachlor in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their eyes, liver, kidneys, or spleen, or experience anemia, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

(51) Atrazine. Some people who drink water containing atrazine well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their cardiovascular system or reproductive difficulties.

(52) Carbofuran. Some people who drink water containing carbofuran in excessof the MCL over many years could experience problems with their blood, or nervous or reproductive systems.

(53) Chlordane. Some people who drink water containing chlordane in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver or nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

(54) Dalapon. Some people who drink water containing dalapon well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience minor kidney changes.

(55) Dibromochloropropane. Some people who drink water containing dibromochloropropane in excess of the MCL over many years could experience reproductive problems and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

(56) Dinoseb. Some people who drink water containing dinoseb well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience reproductive difficulties.

(57) Diquat. Some people who drink water containing diquat in excess of the MCL over many years could get cataracts.

(58) Endothall. Some people who drink water containing endothall in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their stomach or intestines.

(59) Endrin. Some people who drink water containing endrin in excess of the MCL over many years could experience liver problems.

(60) Glyphosate. Some people who drink water containing glyphosate in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their kidneys or reproductive difficulties.

(61) Heptachlor. Some people who drink water containing heptachlor epoxide in excess of the MCL over many years could experience liver damage, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

(62) Methoxychlor. Some people who drink water containing methoxychlor in excess of the MCL over many years could experience reproductive difficulties.

(63) Oxamyl [Vydate]. Some people who drink water containing oxamyl in excess of the MCL over many years could experience slight nervous system effects.

(64) Pentachlorophenol. Some people who drink water containing pentachlorophenol in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver or kidneys, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

(65) Picloram. Some people who drink water containing picloram in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver.

(66) PCBs [Polychlorinated biphenyls]. Some people who drink water containing PCBs in excess of the MCL over many years could experience changes in their skin, problems with their thymus gland, immune deficiencies, or reproductive or nervous system difficulties, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

(67) Simazine. Some people who drink water containing simazine in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their blood.

(68) Toxaphene. Some people who drink water containing toxaphene in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their kidneys, liver, or thyroid, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

(69) BHC Gamma- Lindane. Some people who drink water containing lindane in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their kidneys or liver.

(70) 2,4-D. Some people who drink water containing the weed killer 2,4-D well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their kidneys, liver, or adrenal glands.

(71) 2,4,5-TP [Silvex]. Some people who drink water containing silvex in excess of the MCL over many years could experience liver problems.

While your drinking water meets EPA’s standard for arsenic, it does contain low levels of arsenic. 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.

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 you should ask advice from your health care provider.

Contaminant	Required sampling frequency	Number of samples taken	When sample should have been taken	When samples were or will be taken
Bacteriological	Twice Monthly	0	August 2008	Sept 2008
Bacteriological	Twice Monthly	1	September 2008	Oct. 2008

Contaminant	Number of Analyses	Minimum Level Detected	Highest Level Detected	Maximum Level
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (ppb)	1	3	4		60
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (ppb)	1	14.2	25.9	80

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER