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THE JACKSON HERALD
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2009
Elrod to help lead organization
THE GEORGIA Association of Tax Officials recently elected
Jackson County Tax Commissioner Don Elrod as its first vice
president.
Elrod was elected to a two-year term at the association's annual
training conference held last month in Athens. The association,
comprised of tax commissioners for all 159 counties across the
state, selected Elrod for his outstanding leadership and achievements
in providing top notch services to taxpayers as well as to the local
county and city governing authorities and schools.
Elrod previously served as second vice president and was educa
tion chair. Elrod is serving his 21st year as Jackson County Tax
Commissioner.
Elrod in his new post as an officer of the association will now
tackle matters affecting all county tax offices, including legislative
issues that affect Georgia taxpayers paying property taxes and regis
tering motor vehicles.
Thomas attends training seminar
JACKSON County Superior
Court Clerk, Camie W. Thomas,
attended the 2009 manda
tory continuing judicial edu
cation annual spring seminar
for Superior Court Clerks of
Georgia at St. Simons Island on
April 20-23.
The conference was spon
sored by the Superior Court
Clerks' Training Council and the
Georgia Institute of Continuing
Judicial Education. Training for
Superior Court Clerks covered
E-Notary Filing, Adoptions and
Georgia Applicant Processing
Service. Roundtable discus
sions included questions and
answers relating to Liens, Fi
Fas, Garnishments, Department
of Corrections website,
Department of Driver Services,
Georgia Electronic Conviction
Processing Systems, E-mail
Etiquette, Jury, Juvenile and IT
Contracts and Data Security.
The GSCCCA reported on sup
port issues and future training.
Current and new legislation
affecting Superior Court Clerks
and the courts was presented.
Six hours of training was
dedicated to the Superior Court
Clerks' Certificate Program. All
clerks are given the opportunity
to participate in this program
specially designed for Superior
Court Clerks. The 72-hour
course consists of specialized
curriculum planned by the Carl
Vinson Institute of Government
and the Superior Court Clerks'
Training Council. After com
pleting the requirements of the
program, the certified clerk
must attend a six-hour update
course annually
The training gives Superior
Court Clerks an opportunity to
stay informed of changes that
affect their offices as well as
other valuable legal, technologi
cal and office management tech
niques. The training focuses on
the duties of the clerk’s office to
better serve the citizens of their
counties.
Thomas has served Jackson
County as Superior Court Clerk
since 2005.
The Humane
Society of
Jackson
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become a foster home. For more information, call 706-367-1111 or see a full list of our
pets on Petfinder.com under shelter and rescue groups. Adoption fee is $100.00 per
dog and $80.00 per cat - this includes their spay/neuter and all up-to-date shots.
‘Pet of the Week" is made possible by these community-minded sponsors:
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Trippe awarded in
national photo contest
MELODY ANN TRIPPE, an
upcoming senior at Jefferson High
School, was recently awarded hon
orable mention in the School Spirit
category in the 2009 photo contest
co-sponsored by Jostens and Wolfe’s
Camera. The national competition
annually recognizes the outstanding
accomplishments of student photogra
phers from across the country.
Trippe was among 115 winners
selected from more than 8,000 contest
entries submitted by high school, junior
high and middle school students nationwide. Submissions are
judged on composition, artistic merit and technical qualities,
as well as the ability to convey a compelling story.
Trippe’s winning photograph, along with all the other win
ning photographs from the contest, will be featured on the
Jostens.com web site. They will also be featured in the 2010
issues of the Jostens “Gotcha Covered Look Book,” a popular
resource for yearbook advisors and staffs seeking creative
ideas, trends and inspiration.
WINNING PHOTO: Melody Ann Trippe’s photo
at right won an honorable mention in the School
Spirit category of a national photo contest.
TRIPPE
City of Maysville water System
2008 Water-Quality Report
water System ID CG0110001
The City of Maysville Water System Is pleased to present a summary of the quality of water provided to you during the past year. The Safe
Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requires that utilities issue an annual “Consumer Confidence" report to customers. This report details where our water
comes from, what it contains, and the risks our water testing and treatment are designed to prevent. The City of Maysville Water System is
committed to providing you with the safest and most reliable water supply. Informed consumers are our best allies in maintaining safe drinking
water. We encourage public interest and participation in our community’s decisions affecting our drinking water. Regularly scheduled council
meetings are held on the 1st Monday of each month at 7.00 p.m. at Maysville Public Library. Any comments are welcomed; please contact us at
The City of Maysville - P. 0. Box 86 - Maysville, GA 30558 or (706) 652-3310.
water Source
The City of Maysville water system is supplied by ground water from two city wells #2 and #5. Water is also purchased from the Banks
County Water System, which is treated water from the Mountain Creek Reservoir. Water is also purchased from the City of Commerce Water
System which utilizes surface water from Grove Creek water shed. In addition, the City of Maysville also has a connection to Jackson County’s
water system which obtains its water from the Bear Creek Water Treatment Facility.
During 2008 radiological testing, well #5 exceeded state levels for Uranium and was shut down by the City on October 13, 2008. Since this date, well #5 has not been used as a source of
water for the City's water system.
The City of Maysville completed a well head protection plan in 2007. The plan showed there were no potential pollution sources in the control zone for source #102 while source #105 has
access and secondary roads as potential pollution source; copies of this plan are available at the City Hall.
How to Read This Table
The chart in this report provides representative analytical results of water samples, collected in 2008 from the City of Maysville water system, Banks County water system, and the City of
Commerce water system. Please note the following definitions:
Maximum Contaminant Level or 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
technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below, which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow fora margin of safety.
Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant, which triggers treatment or other requirement, which a water system must follow.
Lead and Copper
Results
Date
Units
A L
MCLG
Detected
# Above
AL
Major Sources
Violation?
Copper’
Banks County 2005 ppb 1300 0 55 o Corrosion of household plumbing NO
city Of Commerce 2007 ppb 1300 0 35 o systems, erosion of natural deposits NO
Organic
Contaminant
Date
Units
MRDL
MRDLG
Detected
(Highest)
Range
Major Sources
Violation?
TTHM’S
City of Maysville (F)
2008
ppb
80
n/a
3.9
0.6-6.8
By-product of drinking water
NO
Banks County
2008
ppb
80
n/a
34.8
16.5-54.0
chlorination
NO
City of Commerce
2008
ppb
80
n/a
53.0
27.0-29.0
NO
HAA5
City of Maysville
2008
ppb
60
n/a
1.8
0.2-3.0
By-product of drinking water
NO
Banks County
2008
ppb
60
n/a
35.8
0.0-41.0
chlorination
NO
City of Commerce
2008
ppb
60
n/a
41
22.0-68.0
NO
Chlorine Residual
City of Maysville
Month/y
ppm
4
4
1.15
0.55-1.62
Water disinfectant
NO
Banks County
Month/y
ppm
4
4
1.80
2.0-2.5
NO
City of Commerce
Month/y
ppm
4
4
1.48
1.00-1.80
NO
Total Organic
Carbon
City of Commerce
Monthly
Ratio
TT>1.0
n/a
1.51
0.80-2.50
Naturally present in environment
NO
inorganic
Contaminant
Date
Units
M CL
MCLG
Detected
Range
Major Sources
Violation?
Nitrate/Nitrite
City of Maysville
2008
ppm
10
10
1.26
0.22-2.3
Runoff from fertilizer use,
leaching from septic tanks,
NO
Banks County
2008
ppm
10
10
0.20
n/a
erosion of natural deposits
NO
Fluoride
City of Maysville
Banks County
Month/y
Month/y
ppm
ppm
4
4
4
4
0.97
1.40
0.66-1.18
0.84-1.11
Erosion of natural deposits, water
additive that promotes strong teeth
NO
NO
City of Commerce
Month/y
ppm
4
4
1.03
0.80-1.20
NO
Microbiological
Date
Units
M CL
MCLG
Value
Range
Major Sources
Violation?
Turbidity 2
Banks County
Continuous
NTU
TT=1
n/a
0.17
n/a
Soil runoff
NO
City of Commerce
Continuous
NTU
TT=1
n/a
0.26
n/a
NO
Turbidity 95%
Banks County Continuous NTU sarnp / es n/a 100% n/a soil runoff NO
City of Commerce Continuous NTU <0.3 n/a 100% n/a NO
Radiological
Parameters
Date
Units
MCL
MCLG
Detected
Range
Major Sources
Violation?
Uranium 3
(pCi/L)
City of Maysville
2008
ppm
20
0
88
64-88
Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from
septic tanks, erosion of natural deposits
YES
TABLE KEY
At = Action Level
MCL = Maximum Contaminant Level
MRDL = Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level
MCLG = Maximum Contaminant Level Goal
MRDLG = Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level
ND = Non-Detect
ppm = parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/I)
ppb = parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/l)
Required Additional Health Information
To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes limits on the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for
contaminants in bottled 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). 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 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:
(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 storm 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, stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
(D) Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organics, 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.
(F) TTHMs (Total Trihalomethanes) Some people who drink water containing TTHMs in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central
nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
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 is 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/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium are available from the Safe
Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Lead in Drinking Water
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 City of Maysville Water System 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.
National Primary Drinking Water Regulation Compliance
If you have any questions please call the Maysville City Hall at (706) 652-2274. Water Quality Data for community water systems
throughout the United States is available at wwtvwaterdata.com. Although a copy of this Water Quality Report will not be mailed to
each individual customer there will be copies available at City Hall. This report contains water quality information from the City of
Maysville water system (WSID 0110001).
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WATER-QUALITY TABLE FOOTNOTES
1. ppb of copper reported as the 90th percentile of samples taken
2. Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness in water. We monitor turbidity because it is a
good indicator of the effectiveness of our filtration system.
3. In response to high levels of reported Uranimum at Well #5, the City issued two public
notices prior to shutting down the well on October 13, 2008.