Village of Paulding Drinking Water



Village of Paulding Drinking Water

Consumer Confidence Report for 2017

Is my water safe?

Last year, we conducted tests for all the contaminants the EPA requires us to. We found no contaminants at a level higher than the EPA allows. This report is a snapshot of last year’s water quality. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies. We are committed to provide you with information because informed customers are our best allies.

Do I need 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 provider. EPA Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Water Drinking Hotline (800-426-4791).

Where does my water come from?

The Paulding WTP receives its water from the Flat Rock Creek and annual precipitation, water is stored in the Paulding Reservoir. Our water is considered surface water and requires extensive treatment prior to being used for drinking water. Protecting our water source from contamination is the responsibility of all area residents. Please dispose of hazardous chemicals in the proper manner and report any suspicious activities to the proper authorities. Only by working together can we insure an adequate and safe water supply.

Source Water Assessment

As mentioned, The Village of Paulding public water system uses water drawn from an intake on Flat Rock Creek. For the purposes of source water assessments, in Ohio all surface waters are considered to be susceptible to contamination. By their nature, surface waters are readily accessible and can be contaminated by chemicals and pathogens which may rapidly arrive at the public drinking water intake with little warning or time to prepare. The Village of Paulding’s drinking water source protection area contains potential contaminant sources such as agriculture, home construction, oil and gas production activities, septic systems, wastewater treatment discharges, landfills, airports, chemical sources, roadways and railways.

The Village of Paulding’s public water system treats the water to meet drinking water quality standards, but no single treatment technique can address all potential contaminants. The potential for water quality impacts can be further decreased by implementing measures to protect Flat Rock Creek. More detailed information is provided in the Village of Paulding’s Drinking Water Source Assessment report, which can be obtained by calling Gary Donat, at the WTP, 419-399-2976.

Public Vigilance

The safety of our water system depends upon every citizen to report leaks, chemical spills, vandalism, or any suspicious behavior to the appropriate authorities. We request that residents report any critical water users in our system.

Why are there contaminants in my drinking water?

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 Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). 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 animal or human activity; 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 storm water runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming; pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses; organic Chemical Contaminants, including synthetics 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; and 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, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

How can I get involved?

Public participation is encouraged at regular meetings of the Paulding Village Council, which meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30p.m. in the council room at 116 S. Main St.

Surface water treatment rule and disinfection violations

Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.

Other Information

USEPA and OEPA mandate this report. I hope you find it informative and helpful. If you have any questions regarding this report please call Gary D. Donat at (419-399-2976). The Paulding WTP staff would like to thank the people that allow us to collect samples in their homes and businesses.

Water Quality Data Table

The table below lists all of the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the calendar year of this report. The presence of contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done in the calendar year of this report. The EPA or State requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentration of these contaminants do not change frequently.

MCLG MCL,

or TT, or Your Range Sample

Contaminants MRDLG MRDL WATER Low High Date Violation Typical Source

Disinfectants & Disinfection By-Products (There is convincing evidence that addition of disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.)

Chlorine 4 4 0.88 0.65 1.45 2017 No Water additive used to control microbes.

(as CL2) (ppm)

Halo acetic Acid NA 60 24.50 10.55 38.30 2016-2017 No By-product of drinking water

(HAA5)(ppb) chlorination.

TTHM (ppb) NA 80 63.90 18.95 101.5 2016-2017 No By-product of drinking water disinfection.

[Total Trihalomethanes]

Inorganic Contaminants

Fluoride (ppm) 4 4 .91 0.80 1.00 2017 No Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive

which promotes strong teeth; Discharge

from fertilizer and aluminum factories Nitrate [measured 10 10 1.30 ND 1.30 2017 No Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from as Nitrogen] (ppm) septic tanks; sewage; Erosion of natural

deposits.

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Copper mg/l 1.3 1.3 ND ND 50 2015 No Corrosion of household plumbing; erosion

AL @ consumers taps of natural deposits

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Lead mg/l 0 15 ND ND ND 2015 No Corrosion of household plumbing; erosion

AL @ consumers taps of natural deposits

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Barium (ppm) 2 2 25.1 25.1 25.1 2017 No Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from

metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits

Copper and Lead sampling was not required in 2017

Microbiological Contaminants

Turbidity (NTU) 100% of samples were below the TT value of 0.3 in 2017 No Soil runoff

A value less than 95% constitutes a TT violation.

The highest single measurement was 0.22, on 03-22-17. Any measurement in excess of 1.0 is a violation unless otherwise approved by the state.

Synthetic organic contaminants including pesticides and herbicides

Atrazine (ppb) 3 3 0.50 ND 0.50 2017 No Runoff from herbicide used on row crops.

TOC TT NA 2.53 2.28 3.52 2017 No Naturally present in the environment._____

Undetected Contaminants

The following contaminants were monitored for, but not detected, in your water.

MCLG MCL

or or Your

Contaminants MRDLG MRDL Water Violation Typical Sources

Inorganic Contaminants

Antimony (ppb) 6 6 ND No Discharge from petroleum refineries; fire retardants;

ceramics; electronics solder; test addition.

Arsenic (ppb) 0 10 ND No Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards;

Runoff from glass and electronic production

wastes.

Beryllium (ppb) 4 4 ND No Discharge from metal refineries and coal-

burning factories; Discharge from electrical,

aerospace and defense industries

Cadmium (ppb) 5 5 ND No Corrosion of galvanized pipe; Erosion of natural

Deposits; Discharge from metal refineries; runoff

from waste batteries and paint

Mercury 2 2 ND No Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from

[Inorganic] (ppb) refineries and factories; Runoff from landfills;

Runoff from cropland

Synthetic organic contaminants including pesticides and herbicides

Alachlor (ppb) 0 2 ND No Runoff from herbicide used on row crops

Volatile Organic Contaminants

Toluene (ppm) 1 1 ND No Discharge from petroleum factories______________

Unit Descriptions

Terms Definitions

ppm ppm: parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/L)

ppb ppb: parts per billion, or microgram per liter (ug/L)

NTU NTU: Nephelometric Turbidity Units. Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of the water

NA NA: not applicable

ND ND: Not detected

NR NR: Monitoring not required, but recommended

Important Drinking Water Definitions

Terms Definitions

MCLG MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: 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.

MCL MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level: 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

TT Treatment Technique: Required process intended to reduce a contaminant level in drinking water.

AL AL: Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other

Requirements which a water system must follow.

Variances and Exemptions Variances and Exceptions: State or EPA permission not to meet an MCL or a treatment technique under certain conditions.

MRDLG MRDLG: Maximum residual disinfection level goals. 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

disinfection to control microbial contaminants.

MRDL MRDL: Maximum residual disinfectant level. 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

Violations and Exceedances

Due to a clerical error, The Paulding WTP failed to sample for Nitrate, Total and Ortho- Phosphate in April 2017.

Informational Statement: TTHM

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.

Informational Statement: Lead and Copper

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 Paulding Water Treatment Plant 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 or at . The Paulding County Health Department (419-399-3921) will test your water for lead and copper, the estimated cost is $42.00.

Informational Statement: Turbidity

Turbidity has no health effect. However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headache.

Please see attached OEPA flyer on Backflow Prevention.

The Paulding Water Treatment Plant had a current, unconditioned license to operate our water system, in 2017.

For more Information please contact:

Gary D. Donat - Village of Paulding Water Superintendent

Water Treatment Plant

901 MacDonald Pike

Paulding, Ohio 45879 419-399-2976 gddonat@

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