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Crawford County Water System William Patton, Superintendent P.O. Box 1059, Roberta, CA 31 078 478-836^246 Consumer Confidence Report GA Community Water System Name: Crawford County Water System GA Water System ID #:079-0017 Name & phone number of water system contact: William Patton (478)836-4246) This report details information on our water system for the calendar year 2012 unless otherwise noted. The Crawford County Water System is pleased to announce that your community’s drinking water met or exceeded all safety and quality standards set by the State of Georgia and E.P.A. This report contains a detailed account of all monitoring and testing results gathered during the previous year. Raw Water Source Information Common Name of Water Source: Cretaceous Sands Aquifer Type of Water Source: Ground water (2 deep wells ) Public participation opportunities exist at Board of Commissioners’ meetings and Public Hearings Source Water Assessments and Contaminant Susceptibility reports are available at the Water Department. “Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised 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/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)”. “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(1-800-426-4791).” '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. Contaminants that may be present in source water include the following: n Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. n Inorganic contaminants such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban storm runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production/ mining, or farming. n Pesticides and herbicides, which may come form a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses. n 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. n Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.” The following results display only those substances found to be over the reporting limit. For a full report on all substances tested and their reporting levels please contact the Water Department. ‘Trdialo Methanes” Parameter-Units Md MCLG Water System Range of Sample Violation Typical Source of Results detections Date no/yes Contaminant: chloroform n/a EL'3 Not detected 0.0 ng/l - O.Oug.'l 9/20/11 ED Chlorine by-product IhrlilotiobroEDame n/a n/a Not detected 0. Oug/1- 9/20/11 ED Chlorine by-ptoduct diane 0.0 ug/l IhbriamoctilroroED n/a EL'3 Not detected 0.0 ug/l 9/20/11 ED Chlorine by-ptoduct ethane 0.0 ug/l Bromaform n/a EL'3 Not detected O.Oug.'l- 0.0 iiel 9/20/11 ED Chlorine by-ptoduct “Detected Organic Contaminants Table” Pnnefei/ndi Md MCLG Water System Rsuge of Sample Violation Typical Source of Results detections Due no/yes Contaminant: l.: 2/22/12 Run-off/ leaching from I>irlilotiopropaQje 5ug:l EL'3 . }5 ngj'l average .95- _ 95 ng-1 5/15/12 ED soil. Fumigant used on value of all results a/27/11 soybeans., cotton, and 12/5/12 orchards “Other Monitoring Result?” Parameter-Units Md MCLG Water System Range of Sample Violation Typical Source of Results detections □ate noryes Contaminant: Nitraie.-'nitrire Run-off Anna, fertilizer lDm£'l .7Sm£'l-we]]#l 12/5/12 ED use. Erosion of nafnral ,5Sm£/L- welSS 12/5/12 deposits L : ^ead and Copper Monitoring Results IT Water reatnient Chemical Results’ Parameter-Units Mcl MCLG Water System Range of Sample Violation Typical Source of Results detections Date no/yes Contaminant: Capper Corrosion of household lJOQug/l Ong/1 9(VN-0ug/l G-Oug/1 10/25/11 ED plumbing and fixtures ED Corrosion of household lSug/L Oug-l P^ltOne/l G-2.5ng.] 10/25/11 plumbing and fixtures “Microbiological Monitoring Results ParameieT.Units Mcl MCLG Water System Range af Sample Violation Typical Source of Results detections Date no/yes Contaminant: Total Coliform □nee Human and animal fecal Bacteria 5^4 of 014 Negative on all monthly ED waste samples re|ncts(0%) Parameter unit; Mrdl Mrdlg Water System Sampling Violation Typical Usage: Results frequency no/yes CL1 Chlorine 4.0mg-] Range of .62- Additive to control daily ED nucrubes P04 phosphate l.Om^g'T. daily ED Additive for carrosLon control NaOH Sodium 25mg/l daily ED Additive for PH Hydroxide neutralization Definition of Terms and Abbreviations Used in Report Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): “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 technol ogy.” 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.” 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.” 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 microbiological 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." 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 associ ated with service lines and home plumbing. Crawford County Water 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 http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead
