This report is intended to
provide you with important information about your drinking water and the
efforts made to provide safe drinking water.
What is the source of my water?
The sources of
drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes,
streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and groundwater 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 pickup substances resulting from the
presence of animals or from human activity.
Our water comes from the
following source(s):
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Type |
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WELL # 2 |
Ground Water |
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WELL # 3 |
Ground Water |
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WELL # 5 |
Ground Water |
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WELL # 4 |
Ground Water |
Source Water Assessment:
The
Department of Natural Resources conducted a source water assessment to
determine the susceptibility of our water source to potential contaminants. This process involved the establishment of
source water area delineations for each well or surface water intake and then a
contaminant inventory was performed within those delineated areas to assess
potential threats to each source.
Assessment maps and summary information sheets are available on the
internet at http://maproom.missouri.edu/swipmaps/pwsid.htm. To access the maps for your water system you
will need the State-assigned identification code, which is printed at the top
of this report. The Source Water
Inventory Project maps and information sheets provide a foundation upon which a
more comprehensive source water protection plan can be developed.
Why are there contaminants in my
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 Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
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 stormwater 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 stormwater 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 stormwater 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, the Department of Natural Resources
prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in
water provided by public water
systems. Department of Health
regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide
the same protection for public health.
Is our water system meeting other rules that
govern our operations?
The Missouri Department of
Natural Resources regulates our water system and requires us to test our water
on a regular basis to ensure it's safety. Our system has been assigned the
identification number MO2010566 for the purposes of tracking our test
results. Last year, we tested for a
variety of contaminants. The detectable
results of these tests are on the following pages of this report. Any violations of state requirements or
standards will be further explained later in this report.
How might I become actively involved?
If you would like to observe the
decision-making process that affect drinking water quality or if you have any
further questions about your drinking water report, please call us at 660-848-2288
to inquire about scheduled meetings or contact persons.
Do I need to take any 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 trans-plants, 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).
Contaminants Report
Definitions:
MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level
Goal, or 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: Maximum Contaminant Level, or 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, or a required process
intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
90th percentile: For lead and Copper
testing. 10% of test results are above
this level and 90% are below this level.
Level Found: is the average of all test
results for a particular contaminant.
MRLDG: Maximum Residual
Disinfectant Level Goal, or the level of a drinking water disinfectant below
which there is no known or expected risk to health.
MRDL: Maximum Residual
Disinfectant Level, or the highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking
water.
Abbreviations:
PPB: parts per billion or
micrograms per liter.
ppm: parts per million or
milligrams per liter.
n/a: not applicable.
NTU: Nephelometric Turbidity
Unit, used to measure cloudiness in drinking water.
MFL: million fibers per liter,
used to measure asbestos concentration.
nd: not detectable at testing limits.
The state has reduced monitoring
requirements for certain contaminants to less often than once per year because
the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly
from year to year. Records with a sample
year more than one year old are still considered representative.
Regulated Contaminants
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Collection Date |
Highest Value |
Range |
Unit |
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MCLG |
Typical Source |
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ARSENIC |
6/23/2008 |
1.17 |
1.17 |
ppb |
10.000 |
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Erosion of natural deposits |
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BARIUM |
6/23/2008 |
0.249 |
0.249 |
ppm |
2 |
2 |
Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits |
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FLUORIDE |
6/23/2008 |
1.32 |
1.32 |
ppm |
4.0 |
4 |
Natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth. |
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Date |
90TH Percentile |
Range |
Unit |
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Sites Over |
Typical Source |
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COPPER |
2005 - 2007 |
0.165 |
0.00397 - 0.213 |
ppm |
1.3 |
0 |
Corrosion of household plumbing systems |
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LEAD |
2005 - 2007 |
2.6 |
1.19 - 3 |
ppb |
15 |
0 |
Corrosion of household plumbing systems |
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Result |
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MCLG |
Typical Source |
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COLIFORM, E. COLI |
In the month of March, 2 sample(s) returned as positive |
MCL: A Routine Sample and a Repeat Sample are Total
Coliform Positive, and One is also Fecal Positive/E. Coli Positive |
0 |
Human and animal fecal waste |
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COLIFORM, TOTAL (TCR) |
In the month of March, 2 sample(s) returned as positive |
MCL: Systems that Collect Less Than 40 Samples per Month - No more than 1 positive monthly sample |
0 |
Naturally present in the environment |
Violations and Health Effects Information
During the 2008 calendar year, we had the below noted
violation(s) of drinking water regulations.
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Category |
Analyte |
Compliance Period |
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MONITORING (TCR), ROUTINE MINOR |
Failure to Monitor |
COLIFORM, TOTAL (TCR) |
8/1/2008 - 8/31/2008 |
Any Additional Required Health Effects Language or
Violation Notices
Additional Required Health Effects Language:
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.
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, some of the elderly, and people with severely
compromised immune systems.
There are no additional required health effects violation
notices.
Optional Monitoring (not required by EPA)
Optional Contaminants
Monitoring is not required for
optional contaminants.
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Collection Date |
Highest Value |
Range |
Unit |
MCL |
MCLG |
Typical Source |
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ALKALINITY, CACO3 STABILITY |
6/23/2008 |
343 |
343 |
MG/L |
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ALKALINITY, TOTAL |
6/27/2005 |
369 |
369 |
MG/L |
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ALUMINUM |
6/23/2008 |
0.147 |
0.147 |
MG/L |
0.05 |
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CALCIUM |
6/23/2008 |
98.9 |
98.9 |
MG/L |
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CHLORIDE |
6/23/2008 |
67.3 |
67.3 |
MG/L |
250 |
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HARDNESS, CARBONATE |
6/23/2008 |
346 |
346 |
MG/L |
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IRON |
6/23/2008 |
0.0126 |
0.0126 |
MG/L |
0.3 |
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MAGNESIUM |
6/23/2008 |
24.1 |
24.1 |
MG/L |
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MANGANESE |
6/23/2008 |
0.0516 |
0.0516 |
MG/L |
0.05 |
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PH |
6/23/2008 |
7.91 |
7.91 |
PH |
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POTASSIUM |
6/23/2008 |
6.08 |
6.08 |
MG/L |
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SODIUM |
6/23/2008 |
54.5 |
54.5 |
MG/L |
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20 |
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SOLIDS, TOTAL DISSOLVED (TDS) |
6/23/2008 |
517 |
517 |
MG/L |
500 |
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SULFATE |
6/23/2008 |
42.4 |
42.4 |
MG/L |
250 |
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