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THE GEORGIA POST
THURSDAY JUNE 11,2020
Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
GA0790000 ROBERTA
Annual Water Quality Report for the period of January 1 to December 31,2019
This report is intended to provide you with important information about your drinking water and the efforts made by the water system to provide safe drinking water.
For more information regarding this report contact: Name Jeff Harrison Phone 706-741 -0297
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Sources of 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.
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 EPAs Safe Drinking
Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.
Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
- Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which 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.
- 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 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.
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.
Contaminants may be found in drinking water that may cause taste, color, or odor problems. These types of problems are not necessarily causes for health concerns. For
more information on taste, odor, or color of drinking water, please contact the system’s business office.
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/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).
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. We 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.govisafewater/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. We are responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but we 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://wwvv.
epa.gov/safewater/lead.
Source Water Information
SWA = Source Water Assessment
Source Water Name Type of Water
SEAGLER RD PLANT WELL #13 GW
SEAGLER RD/PLANT WELL #10 GW
SEAGLER RD/PLANT WELL #11 GW
SEAGLER RD/PLANT WELL #12 GW
SEAGLER RD/PLANT WELL #14 GW
SEAGLER RD/PLANT WELL #15 GW
SEAGLER RD/PLANT WELL #16 GW
WELL #3 GW
WELL #4 GW
WELL #5 GW
SEAGLER RD/PLANT WELL #17 GW
SEAGLER RD/PLANT WELL #18 GW
SEAGLER RD/PLANT WELL #19 GW
SEAGLER RD/PLANT WELL #2 GW
SEAGLER RD/PLANT WELL #20 GW
ZENITH MILL RD WELL #1 GW
WELL #6 GW
WELL #7 GW
WELL #8 GW
WELL #9 GW
2018 Regulated Contaminants Detected
Lead and Copper
Definitions:
Action Level Goal (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ALGs allow for a margin of safety.
Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
Lead and Copper
Date Sampled
MCLG
Action Level (AL)
90th Percentile
Copper
07/07/2019
1.3
1.3
0.079
Lead
07/07/2019
0
15
1
11 Sites Over AL
Units
Violation
Likely Source of Contamination
0
ppm
N
Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from
wood preservatives; Corrosion of household
plumbing systems.
0
P0
N
Corrosion of household plumbing systems;
Erosion of natural deposits.
Water Quality Test Results
Definitions:
The following tables contain scientific terms and measures, some of which may require
explanation.
Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly
samples.
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.
A Level 1 assessment is a study of the water system to identity potential problems
and determine (if possible) why total conform bacteria have been found in our
water system.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal of 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.
Level 2 Assessment: A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine
(if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation
Avg:
Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL:
Level 1 Assessment:
Water Quality Test Results
has occurred and/or why total conform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions.
Maximum residual disinfectant level or 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.
The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ki1 RDLGs do
not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants,
not applicable.
millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body)
micrograms per liter or pads per billion - or one ounce in 7,350,000 gallons of water,
milligrams per liter or parts per million - or one ounce in 7,350 gallons of water.
A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum residual disinfectant level
goal or MRDLG:
na.
mrem
PPIT
ppm.
Treatment Technique or TT:
Regulated Contaminants
Disinfectants and Disinfection
By-Products
Collection Date
Highest Level
Detected
Range of Levels
Detected
MCLG
MCL
Units
Violation
Likely Source of Contamination
Chlorine
2019
1
1 -1
MRDLG = 4
MRDt. = 4
ppm
N
Water additive used to control microbes.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2019
ct of drinking water disinfection
1
1-1
No goal for the total
80
PPb
N
By-Produ
Inorganic Contaminants
Collection Date
Highest Level
Detected
Range of Levels
Detected
MCLG
MCL
Units
Violation
Likely Source of Contamination
Fluoride
8/22/2017
0.38
0.38 - 0.38
4
4.0
ppm
N
Erosion of natural deposits; Water
additive which promotes strong teeth;
discharge from fertilizer and aluminum
factories.
Nitrate [measured as Nitrogen]
2019
0.35
0.33 - 0.33
10
10
ppm
N
Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching
from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of
natural deposits.
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University of
North Georgia
announces Dean’s
Lists for spring
2020
The deans of each of UNG’s
five colleges - the College of
Arts & Letters, the College
of Education, the College
of Health Sciences & Pro
fessions, the Mike Cottrell
College of Business, and the
College of Science & Math
ematics - announced the
names of those students who
made their respective lists
for spring 2020.
Dean’s List recognition is
achieved by having at least
a 3-5 grade point average,
carrying 12 or more credit
hours in one semester and
having no grade lower than
B.
Harrison Lucas ofLizella
Isabella Smith of Fort Valley
Ivey Whetsel ofLizella
Megan Williams ofLizella
University of
North Georgia
announces
President’s Lists
for spring 2020
University of North Georgia
(UNG) President Bonita C.
Jacobs recognized students
who achieved a 4.0 GPA
during the spring 2020
semester. Students enrolled
in 12 or more credit hours in
bachelor’s degree programs
who achieved a 4.0 grade
point average were named
to the President’s Honor
Roll. Students enrolled in
associate degree programs
who met the same level of
achievement were named to
the President’s List.
President’s List
Isaac Cooper of Roberta
President’s Honor Roll
Hannah Broadbent of
Culloden
Jonathan Hetzler of
Culloden
Ashlee Higgins ofLizella
Chandler Scott ofLizella
Students Earn
Faculty Honors
at Georgia Tech
for the Spring
2020 Semester
The following students
earned the distinction
of Faculty Honors for
Spring 2020 at the Georgia
Institute of Technology. This
designation is awarded to
undergraduate students who
have earned a 4.0 academic
average for the semester.
Laura Bryan of Fort Valley
Georgia State
University
Announces
Spring 2020
Dean’s List
To be eligible for the
Dean’s List at Georgia State
University, degree-seeking
students must have earned
a GPA of at least 3.5 for a
minimum of nine semester
hours of academic credit
taken at Georgia State
during the fall or spring term
with no incompletes for the
semester. Eligible students
must have a minimum GPA
of 2.0 for all classes taken at
Georgia State.
Students named to the
Dean’s List include:
Shamiyah Chambliss of
Lizella
Leoul Gebre-Egziabher
of Byron
Benjamin Horne of
Byron
Keonshae Raglin of
Culloden
William Royster of
Lizella
Arlencia Williams of
Lizella