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Perry firefighter Kenneth Genthner surveys the scene in the aftermath of a two-vehi
cle accident on Interstate 75 south of the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter
in Perry Monday afternoon. Cpl. Chris Coley with the Georgia State Patrol said the acci
dent occurred shortly after 1 p.m. According to Coley, a 1994 Nissan Altima driven by
Tia Jenkins of Valdosta, lost control other vehicle, hydroplaning in the center lane into
a tractor-trailer driven by Robert Kelly of Orofino, Idaho. There were three passengers
in the Altima and one passenger in the truck. Jenkins and her front-seat passenger
were treated for minor injuries at the scene. Coley said Jenkins was driving too fast for
the rainy conditions on the highway.
BUDGET
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slicing $420,269 that had
originally been proposed to
council.
The biggest slice came as
the city cut more than
$205,000 in contributions to
the employee insurance pro
gram.
“That may look like a
decrease, but we are actual-
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Firefighters douse house Are
The Houston County Fire
Department responded to a
house fire at 103 Hilary
Drive early Tuesday.
County Fire Investigator
Bob Smith reported that
three engines responded
to the fire, which began in
the laundry room of the
residence.
“The flame damage was
restricted to the laundry
room, but heat and smoke
damage was throughout
the residence,” said Smith.
The family was at home
at the time, but Smith
reported that all were able
City of Perry 2004 Water Quality Report
Perry Water System
Permit No. 1530006
P.O. Box 2030, Perry, Georgia, 31069-6030
This report is a brief summary of the quality of water we provided in 2004. Included are details about the source of your
water, what it contains, and how ii compares to Federal and State standards. If you have any questions concerning the
contents of this report please contact James Baker at 478-988-2875. Perry City Council meets the first and third Tuesday of
each month at 6:00 P.M. at City Hail. Your participation or comments arc welcome at these meetings as well.
We are proud to inform you that the Perry Water System met all State and Federal regulations for safe drinking water in
2004. The State Environmental Protection Division conducted over 200 tests for more than 80 drinking water
contaminants. Only 2 constituents were detected as explained below.
In addition we arc also proud that our water plant won two awards in 2004 from the Georgia Water and Pollution Control
Association. We received the very prestigious “Best Operated Plant of the Year” in groundwater for the 3.000 to 10,000
population category in which there arc 125 other plants. Our system also was awarded “The Gold Award” for no
violations of any kind and being in compliance with all permits issued by the State and Federal Government. Our licensed
operators deserve a great deal of the credit for a job well done in earning these awards.
Your water comes from wells, which draw from the Cretaceous Sand Aquifer. These wells are protected from potential
sources of contamination. Wellhead Protection Program information can be obtained from the Georgia Environmental
Protection Division, Drinking Water Program, Floyd Towers East, Suite 1362,205 Butler St., SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30334.
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).
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/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).
The sources of drinking water (both lap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs
and wells. As water travels over the surface of 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:
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 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 agricultural, urban stormwater runoff and
residential uses.
Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which arc 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 insure 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 regulations establish limits for contaminants in
bottled water, EPA must provide the same protection tor public health.
The table below lists all the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the 2004 calendar year. The presence of
these contaminants 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 January 1 through December 3,1, 2004. The State requires us to monitor for
certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary
significantly from year to year.
Terms and Abbreviations:
Maximum Contaminant Level Coal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no
known or expected risk to health. MCLCrs allow for a margin of safety.
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 technology.
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 (MRDI.G): 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 disinfeetants to control microbial
contaminants,
ppm: parts per million
Substance Goal Maximum Amount Range of Does it Meet Sample Probable Source
Tested and MCLG Allowed Detected Detection Standard Date
Detected MCL Yea/No
Water additive that
Fluoride, ppm 1.30 4 1 00 0 80-120 Yes Daily promotes strong teeth
Substance Goal MRDL Amount Range of Does It Meet Sample Probable Source
Tested and MRDLG Detected Detection Standard Date
Detected Yea/No
Water additive used to
Chlorine, ppm 2 4 2.00 .73 -1.25 Yes Daily conlrol microbes
Our water plant operators work to make sure that your water is safe and potable. All operators are licensed by the State of
Georgia and are involved in a continuing education program to maintain a high level of proficiency. A series of laboratory
tests is run cm each shift to guarantee quality assurance. These tests include PII, chlorine, fluoride, phosphate (corrosion
inhibitor) and iron. Additional tests are conducted by the State. Wc are pleased to inform you that no lead or copper MCLs
(Maximum Containment Levels) were detected in our system. Also no TTHMs (cancer causing agents), inorganic
materials (salts or metals), pesticides or herbicides were detected at any level. In addition no radioactive or organic
chemical contaminants including volatile organics were found in our water system.
Other Sources of Information
http://www.epa.gov
http://www.dnr.sUtc.ga.us/dnr/cnvlroP
http://www.awwa.org
http://www.gvypyti,v.ra
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Ryan meets ‘ldol’
to exit the residence without
injury.
Smith said that the coun
ty responded to the call at
2:30 a.m. and left the scene
two hours later.
OVERTON JEWELERS
905 Downtown Carroll St. • Perry
478-987-1392
THE HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL
A mutual aid call was also
made to the Perry Fire
Department at 2:57 a.m.,
according to Perry Fire
Chief Freddy Howell.
- From staff reports
• Jewelry Repair & Cleaning
• Watch Repair
• Engraving
• Appraisals
• Estate Jewelry
• Class Rings
Hours:
M-F 9-5:30
SAT 9-3:00
Ryan
Sichelstiel of
Perry met
“American
Idol" runner
up Diana
DeGarmo
before a
recent bene
fit concert in
Warner
Robins. Ryan
is the son of
Dorothy and
Todd
Sichelstiel.
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