Village of Yorkville, Ohio



Village of Yorkville

Consumer Confidence Report

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency

Division of Drinking and Ground Waters

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Village of Yorkville

Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report

For 2019

The Village of Yorkville has prepared the following report to provide information to you, the consumer, on the quality of our drinking water. Included within this report is general health information, water quality test results, how to participate in decisions concerning your drinking water and water system contacts.

During this past year, Yorkville has replaced 6 water main valves. Replacing of main water line valves are an integral part of improving and maintaining water quality.

Where does my water come from?

The Yorkville water department receives its water from 2 wells, each 80 feet deep. These wells are located at the corner of Medilla and Williams Street. The Yorkville water dept. has an interconnection with the Village of Tiltonsville, for emergency purposes. This report does not contain information on the water quality from Tiltonsville. A copy of Tiltonsville’s CCR can be requested by calling the Tiltonsville water office @ 740-859-4692.

Sources of Contaminants in Drinking Water

The sources of drinking water (both tap water 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 pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include: (A) Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife; (B) Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming; (C) Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses; (D) Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems; (E) Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, USEPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

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 Federal Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).

Who needs to take special precautions?

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 infection. 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 (1-800-426-4791).

Why are there contaminants in my drinking water?

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least a small amount of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health risks can be obtained by calling the EPA safe drinking water hotline @ 1800-426-4791. The sources of drinking water (tap and bottled) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of 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.

Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, may come from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.

Pesticides and herbicides may come from agricultural, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.

Organic contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, can come from gas stations, urban stormwater and septic systems.

Radioactive contaminants can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulates the contaminant limit in bottled water.

How can I get involved?

Public participation and comments are encouraged at the regular meeting of The Board of Public Affairs. Meetings are held at the city building. The date and times of these meetings will be posted on the Village of Yorkville website.

Water Conservation Tips

Did you know that the average United States household uses approximately 400 gallons of water per day or 100 gallons per person, per day? Luckily, there are many low-cost and no-cost ways to conserve water. Small changes can make a big difference.

Take shorts showers. A 5 minute shower uses 4 to 5 gallons of water compared to 50 gallons for a bath.

Shut off water while brushing your teeth, washing hair, and shaving. This could save up to 500 gallons per month.

Use a water-efficient shower head. They are inexpensive, easy to install, and can save 750 gallons a month.

Run clothes washer and dish washer only when they are full. Possible savings of 1,000 gallons per month.

Water plants only when necessary.

Fix leaky sinks and toilets. Faucets washers are inexpensive and easy to replace. The village of Yorkville is now able to do a data profile on a water meter. We can see usage for a 24 hour period. This may be an effective tool in finding that leak. If you show usage, all the time, chances are that something is running.

Teach kids about water conservation.

Source Water Protection Tips

Protection of drinking water is everyone’s responsibility. You can help protect your community’s drinking water source in several ways.

Eliminate excess use of lawn chemicals, garden fertilizers, and pesticides. They contain hazardous chemicals that can reach your drinking water source.

Pick up after your pets.

If you have your own septic system, properly maintain your system to reduce leaching to water sources or consider connecting to public sewer system.

Dispose of chemicals properly. Take used motor oil to a recycling center.

Volunteer in your community. Find a watershed or wellhead protection organization and volunteer to help. Use EPA’s Adopt Your Watershed to locate groups in your community, or visit the Watershed Information Network’s “How to Start a Watershed Team”.

Organize a storm drain stenciling project with your local government or water supplier. Stencil a message next to the street drain reminding people “Dump No Waste- Drains to River” or “Protect Your Water”. Produce and distribute flyers for households to remind residents that storm drains dump into the River.

Monitoring & Reporting Violations & Enforcement Actions

During March of 2019, The following violations were accessed to the Village.

1. In accordance with OAC:3745-83-01 (H) (1). “The owner and operator shall ensure that all facilities and equipment necessary for the treatment and distribution of water shall be maintained, at a minimum so as to function as intended.”

Ten State Standard 7.0.3: All finished water storage structures shall have suitable watertight roofs which exclude birds, animals ,insects, and excessive dust

a. Due to being inaccessible to perform a visual inspection, the Village must provide information regarding the condition of the tank. Specifically, conformation of the following:

All visible hatches are locked down

The air vents are turned down

b. To return to compliance, the tank must be visually inspected to verify the air vents are turned down and screened and access openings are overlapping and water tight. Evidence (photo) must be submitted.

2. In accordance with OAC:3745-83-01 (H) (1) which states; “ The owner and operator shall ensure that all facilities and equipment necessary for the treatment and distribution of water shall be maintained, at a minimum so as to function as intended.”

Ten State Standard 7.0.7(b) the overflow for a ground level storage reservoir shall open downward and be screened with 24 mesh non corrodible screen.

a.) Due to being inaccessible to perform a visual inspection, the Village must provide information regarding the condition of the tank. Specifically, conformation of the following:

Overflow pipe is properly screened or fitted with flapper gate

Overflow pipe is appropriately drained with a splash pad

b. To return to compliance, the tank must be visually inspected to verify the overflow pipe is properly screened and drained with a splash pad. Evidence of this inspection(photo) must be submitted

3. In accordance with OAC:3745-83-01 (H) (1). “The owner and operator shall ensure that all facilities and equipment necessary for the treatment and distribution of water shall be maintained, at a minimum so as to function as intended.”

a. Yorkville does not have a formal valve exercise program. Exercising valves are critical to keep valves operable. A valve exercising program greatly increases the system’s ability to ensure consistent flow during an emergency.

b. To return to compliance, The village must complete a written valve exercise program. To fulfill the program, the Village must locate, map, exercise and repair or replace all critical and necessary broken or non-functional valves that are necessary in the distribution system. The map of the system must be kept up to date and available to both operators in responsible charge. An ongoing valve exercising program must be implemented.

4.) In accordance with OAC 3745-81-21 (A) which states; “Public water system shall collect total

Coliform routine samples at sites which are representative of water throughout the distribution according to a written sample siting plan”

a. The system currently utilizes the same 2 locations to take their monthly bacteria samples.

b. Additional monitoring locations need to be added to ensure the water quality throughout the entire system.

c. To return to compliance, a revised sample monitoring plan must be submitted to the Ohio EPA.

5.) In accordance with OAC 3745-83-01 (C) (1) which states; All community public water systems

Shall maintain a minimum chlorine residual of at least two-tenths milligram per liter free chlorine, or one milligram per liter combined chlorine measured at representative points throughout the distribution.

a. The system only utilizes one location to take their distribution chlorine residual sample

b. Additional monitoring locations need to be added to ensure the water quality throughout the entire system.

c. To return to compliance, a notification of the different locations where the chlorine sample will be taken must be submitted to the Ohio EPA

Listed below is information on those contaminants that were found in the Yorkville drinking water.

TABLE OF DETECTED CONTAMINANTS

|Contaminants (Units) |

| | | | | | | | |

|Chlorine |4 |4 |.83 |.21-1.55 |N |2019 |Water additives used to control microbes |

| |

| | | | | | | | |

|TTHM(Total |NA |80 |7.4 |0-7.14 |N |2019 |Discharge of drilling waste, Erosion of |

|Trihalomethanes) (ppb) | | | | | | |natural deposits |

|Inorganic Contanimants |

| | | | | | | | |

|Fluoride |4 |4 |.38 |NA |N |2019 |Erosion of Natural Deposits. Water |

| | | | | | | |additive which promotes strong teeth |

| | | | | | | | |

|Nitrate |10 |10 |.76 |NA |N |2019 |Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from|

| | | | | | | |septic tanks. Erosion of natural deposits|

| |

| | | | | | | | |

|Volatile Organic Contaminants |

| | | | | | | | |

|Tetrachloroethylene |0 |5 |.7 |NA |N |2019 |Discharge from factories and dry cleaners|

| | | | | | | | |

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| | | | | | | | |

|Lead and Copper |

|Contaminants (units) |Action Level|Individual Results over|90% of test levels |Violation |Year Sampled |Typical source of Contaminants |

| |(AL) |the AL |were less than | | | |

| |____ out of _____ samples were found to have lead levels in excess of the lead action level of 15 ppb. |

|Copper (ppm) |1.3 ppm |NA | .092 | N |2019 |Corrosion of household plumbing. Erosion |

| | | | | | |of natural resources |

| |____ out of ____ samples were found to have copper levels in excess of the copper action level of 1.3 ppm. |

Additional information for Lead

All CCRs must include the following paragraph:

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. The Village of Yorkville 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 2 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 at 800-426-4791or at .

License to Operate a Public Water System

The Village of Yorkville Water system operates under a green unconditional license to operate a water system

Definitions of some terms contained within this report.

• 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.

• Maximum Contaminant level (MCL): The highest level of contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

• 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 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.

• 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 required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

• Parts per Million (ppm) or Milligrams per Liter (mg/L) are units of measure for concentration of a contaminant. A part per million corresponds to one second in a little over 11.5 days.

• Parts per Billion (ppb) or Micrograms per Liter (μg/L) are units of measure for concentration of a contaminant. A part per billion corresponds to one second in 31.7 years.

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