CENTRAL BOAZ PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT
2017 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
P.O. Box 127
Parkersburg, WV 26102
PWS# WV 3305401
April 2, 2018
What is this report?
In compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments, the Central Boaz PSD is providing itás customers with this annual water quality report. This report explains where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies. The information in this report shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2017 or earlier if not on a yearly schedule.
If you have any questions concerning this report, you may contact Cory Willis, Chief Water Operator at 304-422-1675. If you have any further questions, comments or suggestions, please attend any of our regularly scheduled water board meetings held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 4:00 PM in the Vacuum Station, River Road, Boaz, WV.
Where does my water come from?
Your water source is ground water from a well, purchased from the City of Vienna.
Source Water Assessment
The well that supplies drinking water to the City of Vienna has a higher susceptibility to contamination, due to the sensitive nature of the aquifer in which the drinking water well is located and the existing potential contaminant sources identified within the area. This does not mean that the well field will become contaminated; only that conditions are such that the ground water could be impacted by a potential contaminant source. Future contamination may be avoided by implementing protective measures. The source water assessment report which contains more information is available for review or a copy will be provided to you at our office during business hours or from the WVBPH 304-558-2981.
Why must water be treated?
All drinking water contains various amounts and kinds of contaminants. Federal and state regulations establish limits, controls, and treatment practices to minimize these contaminants and to reduce any subsequent health effects.
Contaminants in Water
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 of contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of these 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 Agencyás Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
The source of drinking water (both tap and bottled water) includes 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 could 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, 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, include 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 the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
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 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 approximate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cyptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Water Quality Data Table
(Definitions of terms and abbreviations used in the table or report)
MCLG – Maximum Contaminant Level Goal, or 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 – Maximum Contaminant Level, or the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technique.
MRDLG – Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal, or the level of drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect benefits of use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
MRDL- Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level, or the highest level of disinfectant allowed in the drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of disinfectant is necessary to control microbial contaminants/
MRL – Minimum Reporting Level
AL – Action Level, or the concentration of a contaminant which, when exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
Abbreviations that may be found in the table:
ppm – parts per million or milligrams per liter
ppb – parts per billion or micrograms per liter
NE – not established
N/A – not applicable
The City of Vienna and the Central Boaz PSD routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to federal and state laws. The tables below show the results of our monitoring for contaminants.
Table of Test Results, Regulated Contaminants – City of Vienna
Inorganic Violation Level Unit of MCLG MCL Likely Source of
Contaminant Y/N Detected Measure Contamination
Fluoride N 0.98 Annual ppm 4 4 Erosion of natural deposits: water
Avg. Range additive that promotes strong
0.8-1.3 teeth; discharge from aluminum
and fertilizer plants
Nitrate N 4.33 Annual ppm 10 10 Runoff from fertilizer use;
Avg. Range leaching from septic tanks,
3.43-5.22 sewage; erosion of natural
deposits
Volatile Organic
Contaminant Violation Level Unit of MCLG MCL Likely Source of
Y/N Detected Measure Contamination
Chlorine N 1.02 Annual ppm 4 4 Water additive used to
Avg. Range 0.5-1.5 MRDLG MRDL control microbes
Haloacetic Acids N 33.9 Annual ppb NA 60 By-product of drinking water
(HAAC5) Avg. Range 22.2-45.6 disinfection
Total Trihalomethanes N 21.25 Annual ppb NA 80 By-product of drinking water
(TTHMs) Avg. Range 15.6-26.9 disinfection
Table of Test Results, Unregulated Contaminants – City of Vienna
Contaminant Violation Level Unit of Likely Source of
Y/N Detected Measure MCLG MCL Contamination
Magnesium N 17.10 Annual ppm NE 20 Erosion of natural deposits
Avg. Range
12.7-21/5
Table of Test Results, Regulated Contaminants – Central Boaz PSD
Inorganic Violation Level Unit of MCLG MCL Likely Source of
Contaminant Y/N Detected Measure Contamination
Copper* N 0.259 ppm 1.3 AL=1.3 Corrosion of household
plumbing
Lead* N 8.8 ppb 0 AL=15 Corrosion of household
plumbing
Volatile Organic
Contaminant Violation Level Unit of MCLG MCL Likely Source of
Y/N Detected Measure Contamination
Chlorine N 1.0 Annual ppm 4 4 Water additive used to control
Avg Range 0.1-1.2 MRDLG MRDL microbes
Haloacetic Acids N 10.6 ppb NA 60 By-product of drinking water
disinfection
Total Trihalomethanes N 11.7 ppb NA 80 By-product of drinking water
(TTHMs) disinfection
*Copper and lead samples were collected from 10 area rsidence on 9/3-8/2015. Only the 90th percentile is reported. None of the samples collected exceeded the MCL.
WE ARE PLEASED TO REPORT THAT THE CENTRAL BOAZ PSD MET ALL FEDERAL AND STATE WATER STANDARDS FOR THE REPORTING YEAR 2017.
Additional Information:
All other water test results for the reporting year 2017 were all non-detects.
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 Central Boaz PSD 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 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your drinking 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.
This report will not be mailed. A copy will be provided to you upon request at our office during our regular business hours.
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