Annual Drinking Water Quality Report 2015
Clay Municipal Water Works
P.O. Box 55, 956 Main Street, Clay, WV 25043
PWSID# 3300801
Clay-Roane Public Service District
P.O. Box 8, Procious, WV 25164
PWSID# 3300806
Clay County Public Service District
P.O. Box 130, Clay, WV 25043
PWSID# 3300809
PWSID# 3300810
PWSID# 3300811
June 13th, 2016
Why Am I Receiving This Report?
In compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments, the Town of Clay, Clay-Roane PSD, Clay County PSD is providing its 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 tor the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2015, or earlier if not on a yearly schedule.
If you have any questions concerning this report, you may contact Dreama Thomas at 304-587-4233, chief water plant operator for Clay Municipal Water Works, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. If you have any further questions, comments, or suggestions, please attend any of our regularly scheduled town council meetings held on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. at our office located at 2 Main Street in Clay, West Virginia.
If you have any questions concerning this report, you may contact General Manager, Crystal Hayes at 304-548-5209 for those customers being served by Clay-Roane PSD. If you have any further questions, comments, or suggestions, please attend any of our regularly scheduled board meetings held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Water Treatment Plant in Procious, West Virginia.
If you have any questions concerning this report, you may contact Beverly Pierson at 304-587-7579 for those customers being served by the Clay County PSD. If you have any further questions, comments, or suggestions, please attend any of our regularly scheduled board meetings held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 11:00 a.m. at the Clay County PSD office located at 247 Main Street in Clay, West Virginia.
Where does my water come from?
Your water source is surface water from the Elk River.
Clay County PSD purchases your drinking water from the Clay Municipal Water Works which uses surface water from the Elk River.
Source Water Assessment
A Source Water Assessment was conducted in 2003 by the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health (WVBPH). The intake that supplies drinking water to the town of Clay and the Clay-Roane PSD has a higher susceptibility to contamination, due to the sensitive nature of surface water supplies and the potential contaminant sources identified within the area. This does not mean that this intake will become contaminated; only that conditions are such that the surface 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 normal 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, the 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 tor 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 Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).
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 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, 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 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 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).
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 the 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 drinking water. There is convincing evidence that the addition of disinfectant is necessary to control microbial contaminants.
• AL- Action Level, or the concentration of a contaminant which, when exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
• TT – Treatment Technique, or a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Abbreviations that may be found in the table:
• ppm – parts per million or milligrams per liter
• ppb – parts per billion or micrograms per liter
• NTU – Nephelometric Turbidity Unit, used to measure cloudiness in water
• NE – not established
• N/A – not applicable
The Clay Municipal Water Works, Clay-Roane PSD, and Clay County PSD routinely monitor tor contaminants in your drinking water according to federal and state laws. The tables below show the results of our monitoring for different contaminants.
Table of Test Results – Regulated Contaminants – Town of Clay
Violation Level Unit of MCLG MCL Likely Source of
Contaminant Y/N Detected Measure Contamination
Microbiological
Contaminants
Turbidity N 0.09 NTU 0 TT Soil runoff
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monthly
samples
<0.3
Total Organic Carbon N 1.025 ppm NA TT Naturally present in
the environment
Inorganic
Contaminants
Barium N 0.0266 ppm 2 2 Discharge from drilling
wastes; Discharge
from metal refineries;
Erosion of natural
deposits
Nitrate N 0.16 ppm 10 10 Runoff from fertilizer
use; Erosion of
natural deposits
Volatile Organic
Contaminants
Chlorine N 1.23 ppm 4 4 Water additive used
Annual MRDLG MRDL to control microbes
avg.
Range
0.4-1.9
Haloacetic Acids N 47.6 ppb NA 60 By-product of
(HAAC5) Annual drinking water
avg. disinfection
Range
10.1-78.7
Total Trihalomethanes N 46.1 ppb NA 80 By-product of
(TTHMs) Annual drinking water
avg. chlorination
Range
15.6-76.7
Table of Test Results- Unregulated Contaminants
Violation Level Unit of MCLG MCL Likely Source of
Contaminant Y/N Detected Measure Contamination
Sodium N 6.09 ppm NE 20 Erosion of natural
deposits
Sulfate N 11.3 ppm 250 250 Erosion of natural
deposits
Table of Test Results – Regulated Contaminants – Clay-Roane PSD – Procious
Violation Level Unit of MCLG MCL Likely Source of
Contaminant Y/N Detected Measure Contamination
Microbiological
Contaminants
Turbidity N 0.19 NTU 0 TT Soil runoff
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monthly
samples
<0.3
Total Organic Carbon N 1.3 ppm NA TT Naturally present in
the environment
Inorganic
Contaminants
Barium N 0.0241 ppm 2 2 Discharge from drilling
wastes; Discharge
from metal refineries;
Erosion of natural
deposits
Nitrate N 0.35 ppm 10 10 Erosion of natural
deposits
Volatile Organic
Contaminants
Chlorine N 1.73 ppm 4 4 Water additive used
Annual MRDLG MRDL to control microbes
avg.
Range
0.09-2.2
Haloacetic Acids Y ppb NA 60 By-product of
(HAAC5) 8.8 drinking water
Reed Fork Booster 23.7 disinfection
Residence Annual
avg.
Range
Reed Fork Booster 7.8-8.4
Residence 10.3-37.1
Total Trihalomethanes Y ppb NA 80 By-product of
(TTHMs) 1.72 drinking water
Reed Fork Booster 16.4 chlorination
Residence Annual
avg.
Range
Reed Fork Booster 0.6-3.37
Residence 7.3-25.5
Table of Test Results- Unregulated Contaminants
Violation Level Unit of MCLG MCL Likely Source of
Contaminant Y/N Detected Measure Contamination
Sodium N 12.6 ppm NE 20 Erosion of natural
deposits
Sulfate N 17.3 ppm 250 250 Erosion of natural
deposits
Clay/Roane PSD received a “Notice of Violation” letter from the WV Bureau for Public Health for failing to monitor correctly trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids between 7/1/2015 and 9/30/2015 due to collecting their sample at an incorrect sample site. The PSD collected samples for these contaminants and are now in compliance.
Some people who drink water containing haloacetic acids in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Table of Test Results – Regulated Contaminants – Clay County PSD – Ivydale, Triplett Ridge, Hartland
Violation Level Unit of MCLG MCL Likely Source of
Contaminant Y/N Detected Measure Contamination
Inorganic
Contaminants
Copper* N 0.0164 ppm 1.3 AL=1.3 Corrosion of house-
Ivydale hold plumbing
Volatile Organic
Contaminants
Chlorine N ppm 4 4 Water additive used
Ivydale 0.67 MRDLG MRDL to control microbes
Triplett Ridge 0.52
Hartland 0.62
Annual
avg.
Range
Ivydale 0.23-1.49
Triplett Ridge 0.24-1.28
Hartland 0.21-1.2
Haloacetic Acids Y ppb NA 60 By-product of
(HAAC5) drinking water
Ivydale 44.2 disinfection
Triplett Ridge 5.18
Hartland 47.3
Annual
avg.
Range
Ivydale 32.2-56.2
Hartland 32.5-57.2
Total Trihalomethanes Y ppb NA 80 By-product of
(TTHMs) drinking water
Ivydale 58.9 chlorination
Triplett Ridge 69.6
Hartland 46.8
Annual
avg.
Range
Ivydale 47.6-84
Hartland 19.5-71.8
*Copper and lead samples were collected from 5 area residences on September 7th, 2015. None were found to exceed the MCL. Only the 90th percentile values are shown.
Clay County PSD received a ‘’Notice of Violation” letter from the WV Bureau for Public Health for a failure to monitor for trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids between 1/1/2015 and 3/31/2015. The PSD collected samples for these contaminants and are now in compliance.
Clay County PSD received a “Notice of Violation” letter from the WV Bureau for Public Health for a missing Chlorine Residual associated with a bacteriological sample between 7/1/2015 and 7/31/2015. The PSD collected samples for this violation and are now in compliance.
Clay County PSD received a “Notice of Violation” letter from the WV Bureau for Public Health for non-notification of customers by November 12, 2015 concerning the Follow-Up or Routine Tap under Lead and Copper Rule. The PSD is now in compliance.
Some people who drink water containing haloacetic acids in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many
years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Chlorine can be solid, liquid, or a gas additive used for the control microbes in drinking water. Drinking water that has not been treated with chlorine or some other form of disinfectant or process may or may not contain harmful bacteria. Untreated drinking water may cause gastrointestinal distress or other health problems.
Copper is an essential nutrient, but some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over a relatively short amount of time could experience gastrointestinal distress. Some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over many years could suffer liver and or kidney damage. People with Wilson’s Disease should consult their personal doctor.
Infants and children who drink water containing lead in excess of the action level could experience delays in their physical and mental development. Children could show deficits in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this water over many years could develop kidney problems or high blood pressure
WE ARE PLEASED TO REPORT THAT THE TOWN OF CLAY MET ALL FEDERAL AND STATE WATER STANDARDS FOR THE REPORTING YEAR 2015.
Additional Information
Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness in water. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of the effectiveness of our filtration system.
All other water test results for the reporting year 2015 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 Town of Clay, Clay-Roane PSD, and Clay County PSD are 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 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 Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/leadt at our offices during business hours.
This report will not be mailed. A copy will be made available for review or your use upon request.