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Consumer Confidence Report — 2009
This brochure is a snapshot of the quality of the water that we provided last year. Included are the details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state standards. We are committed to providing you with information because informed customers are our best allies. It is important that customers be aware of the efforts that are made continually improve their water systems. To learn more about your drinking water, please attend any of the regularly scheduled meetings which are held: The second Thursday of each month at the Rural Water Office located at 210 Esau in Walton, Kansas. For more information and the time of the meetings please contact, SANDRA LANZRATH at 620-837-5634. Our drinking water is supplied from another water system through a Consecutive Connection (CC). To find out more about our drinking water sources and additional chemical sampling results, please contact our office at the number provided above. Your water comes from ground water purchased from the City of Newton and Public Wholesale WSD #17. The water purchased from the City of Newton is treated to remove several contaminates and we also add disinfectant to protect you against microbial contaminants. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) required states to develop a Source Water Assessment (SWA) for each public water supply that treats and distributes raw source water in order to identify potential contamination sources. The state has completed an assessment of our source water. For results of the source water assessment, please contact us or view the results on line at http://www.kdheks.gov/nps/swaniSWrepotts.html Message from EPA Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminates in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as those with cancer under going 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). 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. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottle water) included 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 pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in sources water before we treat it include:
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulation which limits the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. We treat our water according to EPA’s regulations. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminates in bottled water, with must provide the same protection for public health. Our water system tested a minimum of 3 of samples per month in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. Coliform bacteria are usually harmless, but their presences in water can be an indication of disease-causing bacteria. When Coliform bacteria are found, special follow-up tests are done to determine if harmful bacteria are present in the water supply. If this limit is exceeded, the water supplier must notify the public by newspaper, television or radio. Water Quality Data The tables following below list all of the drinking water contaminants, which were detected during the 2005 calendar year. The presence of these contaminants does not necessarily indicate the water poses a health risk. Unless noted, the data presented in this table is from the testing done January 1- December 31, 2005. The state requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Some of the data, though representative of the water quality, is more than one year old. The bottom line is that the water that is provided to you is safe. Terms & Abbreviations Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): the “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in thinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to human health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): the “Maximum Allowed” 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. Action Level (AL): the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements. Treatment Technique (TT): a treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce levels of a contaminant in drinking water. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): the highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG): the level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. Non-Detects (ND): laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present. Parts per Million (ppm): or milligrams per liter (mg/l) Parts per Billion (ppb): or micrograms per liter Picocuries per Liter (pCi/L): picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water. Millirems per Year (mrem/yr): measure of radiation absorbed by the body. Million Fibers per Liter (MFL): a measure of the presence of asbestos fibers that are longer than 10 micrometers. Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU): nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person. Distribution System (DS): compliance sample(s) collected in the distribution system. Testing Results for HARVEY CO Rural Water District No. 1:
During the 2008 calendar year, the water system that we purchased water from had no violation(s) of drinking water regulation. NONE Some or all of our drinking water is supplied from another water system. The table following below lists all of the drinking water contaminants, which were detected during the 2007 calendar year from the water systems that we purchase drinking water from.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Your water system is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
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