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BARROW NEWS-JOURNAL
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2018
Statham, Winder
police report arrests
The Statham and Winder
police departments report
the following recent arrests:
STATHAM
•Mary Elizabeth Stoke-
ly, 50, 2011 Ventura St.,
Statham, possession and
use of drug-related objects,
possession of methamphet-
amine and possession of
marijuana.
•Randy Gilbert Burton,
55, 553 Peters St., Statham,
possession of methamphet-
amine, possession and use
of drug-related objects and
possession of marijuana.
•Arnulfo Zarco-Gonza-
lez, 38. 2040 Commerce
Rd„ Athens, taillights/lens-
es requirements violation
and driving without a valid
license.
•Michael Curtis Walden
Jr., 38. 525 Rosewood Cir
cle, Winder, affray (fight
ing), public drunkenness
and disorderly conduct.
WINDER
•Leon Travis Harkins,
59. 746 Baskins Circle,
Winder, unlawful to come
inside guard lines to deliv
er to inmate a controlled
substance, possession of
methamphetamine, cruelty
to children and aggravated
assault.
•Darrin Lawayne Smith,
52, 166 Bush Chapel Drive,
Winder, battery.
•Sentilla Marie Treadwell,
41, 172 Venture Way. Wind
er, public drunkenness and
theft by shoplifting.
•Justin Franklin Bridges,
30, 156 Russell St., Winder,
failure to appear.
•Daniel Jeremiah Lam,
23, 58 North Broad St.,
Winder, terroristic threats
and acts and simple assault -
Family Violence Act (FVA).
•George Alexander Phil
lips, 47, 984 Tall Oaks Dr.,
Monroe, failure to appear.
•Skyler Lucas Mey
er-Brown, 19, 139 River-
bend Lane. Commerce, pos
session and use of drug-re
lated objects, possession of
marijuana and consumption/
open container of an alco
holic beverage in the passen
ger area of a vehicle.
•Anthony Eric Adams, 29,
870 Whispering Way, Wind
er, failure to obey a stop sign
or yield after stopping and
driving with a suspended or
revoked license.
•Eva Loredana Danci. 45.
733 Overlook Dr., Winder,
probation violation.
•Brandon Russel David
son, 23, 100 Giles Rd„
Winder, exploitation and
intimidation of disabled
adults, elder persons and
residents and theft by taking.
•Lebron James Smith, 35.
101 Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr.. Winder, probation vio
lations.
•Sean Tod Kimmel, 27.
112 Lanthier St., Wind
er, possession and use of
drug-related objects.
•Christopher Allen
Knight. 31. 931 Grier Rd..
Winder, possession and use
of drug-related objects.
•Christopher Seth Ander
son, 37, 490 Gainesville
Hwy., Winder, possession
and use of drug-related
objects.
•Nathaniel Alexander
Davis, 23, 3134 Sarah
Lou Dr., Snellville, willful
obstruction of law enforce
ment officers.
•Kyle Andrew Domes. 29.
783 City Pond Rd., Wind
er, brake lights requirements
violation and possession of
marijuana.
•Levi Christopher Evans,
37, 3679 Bob Bryant Rd..
Gainesville, willful obstruc
tion of law enforcement offi
cers.
•Robert Lee Robinson,
52, 971 Hancock Bridge
Rd., Winder, willful obstruc
tion of law enforcement offi
cers, pedestrian under the
influence (PUI), pedestri
an must walk on sidewalk
when available, loitering
and prowling and public
drunkenness.
BCSO continued from 8A
County Sheriff’s Office deputy on the driver of a 1988 Mercury
Marquis he had observed driving southbound on Patrick Mill
Road in the northbound lane.
•probation violation and giving a false name, address or
birthdate to a law enforcement officer at a Loganville Highway,
Bethlehem, business, where a woman was reportedly “placing
things inside of her purse.”
•possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute,
tampering with evidence and possession of methamphetamine
at a Patrick Mill Road SW, Winder, residence.
•possession of methamphetamine and hold for another agency
at BP station on East Midland Avenue, Winder, where a suspi
cious male was reported standing near a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500
track. The man had an outstanding warrant out of Athens-Clarke
County.
•battery - FVA and simple battery - FVA at a Cardinal Lane,
Winder, residence, where a domestic dispute was reported, by
a family member in Winterville, involving a woman and her
husband.
•entering an automobile or other motor vehicle with the
intent to commit a theft or other felony and theft by taking at
a Highway 211 NW, Winder, residence, where a man reported
someone had entered his 2008 Kia Spectra and stole his Acer
laptop and a gray metal ring.
•simple battery - FVA at a Kennedy-Sells Road NW, Auburn,
residence, where a domestic dispute was reported. A woman
stated her sister and her sister's boyfriend were in the garage
arguing.
•burglary, theft by taking and criminal trespass at a Patton
Drive, Winder, residence, where a man reported someone stole
a three-ton floor jack from his shed. He said the lock was cut off
the shed door.
•identity theft fraud when using/possessing identifying infor
mation concerning a person and theft by taking at a Fort
Street. Winder, residence, where a woman reported someone
had logged into her Wells Fargo online banking account and
changed her login and password. She said the person that did
this linked her bank account to a money transfer service and
used the service to send $1,000 to an individual.
•reckless conduct, criminal trespass - FVA and simple assault
- FVA at an East Wright Street, Winder, residence, where a
domestic dispute was reported between a woman and her hus
band. The woman said her husband discharged a shotgun in the
house.
•financial transaction card theft and theft by taking at Sally’s
Beauty Supply, Loganville Highway, Bethlehem, where a man
had reportedly entered the employee back room and took her
debit card and $6 from her pocketbook.
•burglary and theft by taking at a Lakeview Drive SW, Wind
er, residence, where a man reported his TV missing from his
bedroom.
•theft by taking and criminal trespass at a Huckleberry Lane,
Winder, residence, where a man reported that a female, who had
a gun. came onto his property and took his bike.
CITY OF STATHAM
Annual Water Quality Report 2017
Is my water safe?
We are pleased to present this years Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) as required by the Safe Drinking Water
Act (SDWA). This report is designed to provide details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to stan
dards set by regulatory agencies. This report is a snapshot of last years water quality. We are committed to providing you with information
because informed customers are our best allies. During the physical year of 2017 the city of Statham pulled and ran monthly bacteria tests,
all tests came back negative, meaning the water quality is safe.
Do I need to take special precau
tions?
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 infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water
from their health care providers. EPA/Centers 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).
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 animals or from 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 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; 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.
Water Conservation Tips
Did you know that the average U.S. 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 - try one today and soon it will
become second nature.
• Take short showers - a 5 minute shower uses 4 to 5 gallons of water compared to up to 50 gallons for a bath.
• Shut off water while brushing your teeth, washing your hair and shaving and save up to 500 gallons a month.
• Use a water-efficient showerhead. They’re inexpensive, easy to install, and can save you up to 750 gallons a month.
• Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.
• Water plants only when necessary.
• Fix leaky toilets and faucets. Faucet washers are inexpensive and take only a few minutes to replace. To check your toilet for a leak, place
a few drops of food coloring in the tank and wait. If it seeps into the toilet bowl without flushing, you have a leak. Fixing it or replacing
it with a new, more efficient model can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.
• Adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered. Apply water only as fast as the soil can absorb it and during the cooler parts of the day
to reduce evaporation.
• Teach your kids about water conservation to ensure a future generation that uses water wisely. Make it a family effort to reduce next
month’s water bill!
• Visit www.epa.gov/watersense for more information.
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 and 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 a
public water system.
• Dispose of chemicals properly; take used motor oil to a recycling center.
• Volunteer in your community. Find a watershed or wellhead protection organization in your community and volunteer to help. If there
are no active groups, consider starting one. 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 re
minding people “Dump No Waste - Drains to River” or “Protect Your Water.” Produce and distribute a flyer for households to remind
residents that storm drains dump directly into your local water body.
Additional Information for Lead
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. City of Statham is responsible for pro
viding high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sit
ting 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. There are no MCL for lead or copper, however, there are action levels that trigger additional process treatment. 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.
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 contam
inants 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 the report. The EPA or the State requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once
per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently.
qontaniinant't
MCLG
or
MRDLG
MCL,
TT, or
.MRDL
Your
Water
Range
Low | II ii»li
Sa mplc
Date
Violation
Tvpical Source
Disinfectant* & Disinfectant By-Products
(There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants)
Chlorine (as CI2) (ppm)
4
4
1.46
.60
2.93
2017
No
Water additive used to control
microbes
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
(ppb)
NA
60
.34
29
59
2017
No
By-product of drinking water
chlorination
TTHMs [Total
ITihalomctbancs| (ppb)
NA
80
.31
24
51
2017
No
By-product of drinking water
disinfection
Inorganic Contaminants
Fluoride (ppm)
4
4
.78
.32
0.98
2017
No
Erosion of natural deposits;
Water additive which
promotes strong teeth;
Discharge from fertilizer and
aluminum factories
Nitrate | measured as
Nitrogen| (ppm)
io
IO
1.59
.48
2.7
2017
No
Runoff from fertilizer use;
Leaching from septic tanks,
sewage; Erosion of natural
deposits
Microbiological Contaminants
Total Coliform (positive
samplcs/month)
O
O
O
NA
2017
No
Naturally present in the
environment
Turbidity (NTU) | 0.3 | 0.3 | .12 | .07 | .25 | 2017 | No |Soil runofT
100% of the samples were below the TT value of 0.3 A value less than 95% constitutes a TT violation. The highest single
measurement was .25 Any measurement in excess of 1 is a violation unless otherwise approved by the state.
i
Lead and Copper
i ead
Copper
15 UG\L
1 300
UG\L
NYA
N\A
O
o
NYA
NYA
2015
2015
No
No
Lead and copper do not
have mcl levels they have
action levels. When these
levels are met require
additional treatment
process
Unit Descriptions
Term
Definition
ppm
ppm: parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/L)
ppb
ppb: parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (pg/L)
NTU
NTU: Nephelometric Turbidity Units. Turbidity is a measure of the
cloudiness of the water. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of
the effectiveness of our filtration system.
positive samplcs/month
positive samplcs/month: Number of samples taken monthly that were
found to be positive
NA
NA: not applicable
ND
ND: Not detected
NR
NR: Monitoring not required, but recommended.
Important Drinking Water Definitions
T errn
Definition
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 arc set as close to the MCLGs as
feasible using the best available treatment technology.
TT
TT: Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the
level of a contaminant 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 Exemptions: State or EPA permission not to meet an MCL
or a treatment technique under certain conditions.
MRDLG
MRDLG: Maximum residual disinfection level goal. 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.
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.
MNR
MNR: Monitored Not Regulated
MPL
MPL: State Assigned Maximum Permissible Level
|For more information please contact:
Contact Name: Jordan McDaniel
Address:
Po Box 28
Statham. GA 30666
Phone: 770-725-5455 X 2019