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GAULEY RIVER PSD
WV3301042
Consumer Confidence Report – 2023
Covering Calendar Year – 2022
This brochure is a snapshot of the quality of the water that we provided last year. Included are the details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state standards. We are committed to providing you with information because informed customers are our best allies. If you would like to observe the decision-making process that affect drinking water quality, or if you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please attend any regularly scheduled water board meeting held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the office at 29 S. Swiss Road, Swiss, or call RALPH ARTHUR at 681-230-2572.
Our drinking water is supplied from another water system through a Consecutive Connection (CC). To find out more about our drinking water sources and additional information chemical sampling results, please contact our office at the number provided above. Your water comes from:
Source Name Source Water Type
No other sources to display
Buyer Name Seller Name
GAULEY RIVER PSD KANAWHA FALL PSD
GAULEY RIVER PSD SUMMERSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immune-compromised persons such as those 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. EPNCDC 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).
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 (800-426-4791).
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) included 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.
Contaminants that may be present in sources water before we treat it include:
Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, 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 storm water run-off, agriculture, and residential users.
Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or the result of mining activity.
Organic contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and also come from gas stations, urban storm water run-off, and septic systems.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulation which limits the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. We treat our water according to EPA’s regulations. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.
Our water system has an estimated population of 3944 and is required to test a minimum of 5 samples per month in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. Coliform bacteria are usually harmless, but their presence in water can be an indication of disease-causing bacteria. When coliform bacteria are found, special follow-up tests are done to determine if harmful bacteria are present in the water supply. If this limit is exceeded, the water supplier must notify the public.
Water Quality Data
The following tables list all of the drinking water contaminants which were detected during the 2022 calendar year. The presence of these contaminants does not necessarily indicate the water poses a health risk. Unless noted, the data presented in this table is from the testing done January 1 – December 31, 2022. 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. Some of the data, though representative of the water quality, is more than one year old.
Terms & Abbreviations
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): the “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to human health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): the “Maximum Allowed” MCL is 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.
Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level (SMCL): recommended level for a contaminant that is not regulated and has no MCL
Action Level (AL): the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements.
Treatment Technique (TT): a required process intended to reduce levels of a
contaminant in drinking water.
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 microbial contaminants.
Non-Detects (ND): lab analysis indicates that the contaminant is not present.
Parts per Million (ppm) or milligrams per liter (mg/1)
Parts per Billion (ppb) or micrograms per liter(ug/l)
Picocuries per Liter (pCi/L): a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Millirems per Year (mrem/yr): measure of radiation absorbed by the body.
Monitoring Period Average (MPA): An average of sample results obtained during a defined time frame, common examples of monitoring periods are monthly, quarterly and yearly.
Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU): a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person. Turbidity is not regulated for groundwater systems.
Running Annual Average (RAA): an average of sample results obtained over the most current 12 months and used to determine compliance with MCLs.
Locational Running Annual Average (LRAA): Average of sample analytical results for samples taken at a particular monitoring location during the previous four calendar quarters.
Testing Results for: GAULEY RIVER PSD
Microbiological Source Result MCL MCLG Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2022
Regulated Collection Highest Range
Contaminants Date Value (low/high) Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2022
Disinfection Sample Monitoring Highest Range
By-products Point Period LRAA (low/high) Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source
Total Haloacetic 11062 2022 43 19-37.8 ppb 60 0 By-product of
Acids (HAA5) Turnpike Rd drinking water
disinfection
Total Haloacetic 29 South 2022 46 19-38.1 ppb 60 0 By-product of
Acids (HAA5) Swiss Rd drinking water
disinfection
Total Haloacetic Swiss Tank 2022 33 27.4-27.4 ppb 60 0 By-product of
Acids (HAA5) Tite drinking water
disinfection
TTHM 11062 2022 39 12-38.6 ppb 80 0 By-product of
Turnpike Rd drinking water chlorination
TTHM 29 South 2022 49 14-38.9 ppb 80 0 By-product of
Swiss Rd drinking water chlorination
TTHM Swiss Tank 2022 29 13.5-13.5 ppb 80 0 By-product of
Site drinking water chlorination
Lead and Copper Monitoring 90th Range Sites
Period Percentile (low/high) Unit AL Over AL Typical Source
Copper, Free 2017-2019 0.254 0.0015- ppm 1.3 0 Corrosion of house- 0.452 hold plumbing systems Erosion of natural
deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives
Lead 2017-2019 12.4 0-91.8 ppb 15 2 Corrosion of house-
hold plumbing systems;
Erosion of natural
deposits
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. Your 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
GAULEY RIVER PSD is working towards identifying service line materials throughout the water distribution supply. The service line inventory is required to be submitted to the state by October 16, 2024. The most up to date inventory is located at GRPSD Office. If you have any questions about our inventory, please contact RALPH ARTHUR at 681-230-2572.
Chlorine/Chloramines
Maximum Disinfection Level MPA MPA Units RAA RAA Units
2022-2022 1.3000 MG/L 1.2 MG/L
Unresolved
Deficiency
Date Identified Facility Comments
10/20/2022 TANK 1 The storage tank overflow is not properly screened (64CSR77-9.1.f.2).
10/20/2022 TANK 2 The storage tank is not adequately secured (64CSR77-9.1.d).
10/20/2022 TANK 3 The storage tank overflow is not properly screened (64CSR77-9.1.f.2).
10/20/2022 TANK 4 The storage tank is not adequately secured (64CSR77-9.1.d).
10/20/2022 TANK 5 The storage tank overflow is not properly screened (64CSR77-9.1.f.2).
10/20/2022 TANK 6 The storage tank overflow is not properly screened (64CSR77-9.1.f.2).
10/20/2022 TANK 7 The storage tank overflow is not properly screened (64CSR77-9.1.f.2).
10/20/2022 TANK 8 The storage tank overflow is not properly screened (64CSR77-9.1.f.2).
10/20/2022 Water System The system has an improper number of certified water operators on staff to sufficiently operate the system (64CSR4-5.4.b and 5.6).
10/20/2022 TANK 10 The storage tank overflow is not properly screened (64CSR77-9.1.f.2).
10/20/2022 TANK 11 The storage tank overflow is not properly screened (64CSR77-9.1.f.2).
10/20/2022 TANK 12 The storage tank overflow is not properly screened (64CSR77-9.1.f.2).
10/20/2022 TANK 13 The storage tank is not adequately secured (64CSR77-9.1.d).
10/20/2022 TANK 14 The storage tank overflow is not properly screened (64CSR77-9.1.f.2).
Analyte Facility Highest Value Unit of Measure Month Occurred
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2022
Radiological Collection Highest Range
Contaminants Date Value (low/high) Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2022s
During the 2022 calendar year, we had the below noted violation(s) of drinking water regulations.
Compliance Period Analyte Comments
1/11/2022-1/18/2022 STATE RESIDUAL AUTOMATED BWN CERT
CHLORINE
8/12/2022 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE RULE LINKED TO VIOLATION
12/1/2021-2/28/2022 HALOACETIC ACIDS MONITORING, ROUTINE (DBP), MAJOR
Additional Required Health Effects Language:
Infants and children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population, It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than at other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home’s plumbing. If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home’s water, you may wish to have your water tested and flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water. Additional information is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800426-4761)
There are no additional required health effects violation notices. Some or all of our drinking water is supplied from another water system. The table below lists all of the drinking water contaminants, which were detected during the 2022 calendar year from the water systems that we purchase drinking water from.
Regulated Collection Water Highest Range
Contaminants Date System Value (low/high) Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source
Barium 8/29/2022 Kanawha 0.03 0.03 ppm 2 2 Discharge of drilling Falls PSD wastes; Discharge
from metal refineries; Erosion of natural
deposits
CARBON, 8/1/2022 kanawha 2.9 0.93-2.9 ppm 10000 Naturally present in
TOTAL Falls PSD the environment
CHROMIUM 8/29/2022 Kanawha 5.2 2.3-5.2 ppb 100 100 Discharge from steel
Falls PSD and pulp mills; Erosion
of natural deposits
FLUORIDE 2/9/2022 Summersville 0.78 0.78 ppm 4 4 Erosion of natural
Municipal deposits; Water addi-
Water tive which promotes
strong teeth; Discharge
from fertilizer and
aluminum factories
GROSS 2/12/2019 Summersville 0.079 0.079 pCi/L 15 0 Erosion of natural
ALPHA, EXCL. Municipal deposits
RADON & U Water
GROSS BETA 12/2/2019 Kanawha 1.47 1.47 pCi/L 4 0 Decay of natural and
PARTICLE Falls PSD man-made deposits
ACTIVITY
Nitrate 2/9/2022 Summersville 0.43 0.43 ppm 10 10 Runoff from fertilizer Municipal use; Leaching from Water septic tanks, sewage;
Erosion of natural
deposits
Disinfection Monitoring Water Highest
Byproducts Period System RAA Range Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2022
Collection Highest Range
Secondary Contaminants Date Water System Value (low/high) Unit SMCL
ALKALINITY, Total 8/1/2022 Kanawha Falls PSD 54 24-54 MG/L 10000
CHLORINE 11/10/2021 Kanawha Falls PSD 1.96 1.96 MG/L 4
CRYPTOSPORIDIUM 6/15/2020 Kanawha Falls PSD 1 0-1
GIARDIA LAMBLIA 12/18/2020 Kanawha Falls PSD 1 0-1 1
NICKEL 2/9/2022 Summersville 0.00068 0.00068 MG/L 0.1
Municipal Water
SODIUM 2/9/2022 Summersville 3.9 3.9 MG/L 1000
Municipal Water
SULFATE 8/11/2021 Kanawha Falls PSD 16.5 16.5 MG/L 250
Please Note: Because of sampling schedules, results may be older than 1 year.
During the 2022 calendar year, the water systems that we purchase water from had the below violation(s) of drinking water regulations.
Water System Type Category Analyte Compliance Period
Summersville Failure Address Deficiency (IESWTR) TT IESWTR 11/14/2021-2/10/2022
Municipal Water
Kanawha Falls PSD Monitoring, Routine Major MON Sodium 1/1/2022-12/31/2022
Kanawha Falls PSD Automated BWN Cert RPT State Residual 1/11/2022
Chlorine
Kanawha Falls PSD Failure to complete or submit MOR MON Chlorine 4/1/2022-4/30/2022
Kanawha Falls PSD Monitoring, Routine (DBP) Major MON Chlorine 4/1/2022-6/30/2022
Kanawha Falls PSD Monitoring, RTN/RPT Major MON Chlorine 4/1/2022-4/30/2022
(SWTR-FILTER)
Kanawha Falls PSD Monitoring, Routine (DBP), Major MON Chlorine 4/1/2022-6/30/2022
Kanawha Falls PSD Failure Address Deficiency (IESWTR) TT IESWTR 4/30/2022
Kanawha Falls PSD Failure to Complete or Submit MOR MON Chlorine 5/1/2022-5/31/2022
Kanawha Falls PSD Monitoring, RTN/RPT Major MON Chlorine 5/1/2022-5/31/2022
(SWTR-FILTER)
Kanawha Falls PSD Public Notice Rule Linked to Violation PN Public Notice 7/16/2022-12/12/2022
Kanawha Falls PSD Qualified Operator Failure TT DSP Stage 1 8/25/2022
Kanawha Falls PSD Public Notice Rule Linked to Violation PN Public Notice 11/16/2022-12/12/2022
Kanawha Falls PSD Monitoring, Routine (DBP), Major MON Haloacetic 1/1/2022-3/31/2022
Acids
Kanawha Falls PSD Monitoring, Routine (DBP), Major MON Haloacetic 4/1/2022-6/30/2022
Acids
Kanawha Falls PSD Monitoring, Routine (DBP), Major MON Trihalo- 1/1/2022-3/31/2022
methanes
Kanawha Falls PSD Monitoring, Routine (DBP), Major MON Trihalo- 4/1/2022-6/30/2022
methanes
Summersville Monitoring, Routine (DBP), Major MON Haloacetic 3/1/2022-5/31/2022
Municipal Water Acids
Summersville Monitoring, Routine (DBP), Major MON Trihalo- 4/1/2022-6/30/2022
Municipal Water methanes
There are no additional required health effects notices.
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
Physical Verification
Gauley River PSD will also verify “unknown” service lines during service interruptions; in-houses meter box inspections. A spreadsheet will be created to track these locations and record the actual material observed, such as lead, copper, plastic, galvanized steel or other. To do this, the Gauley River PSD will perform visual inspections of meter pits and collect customer information including pictures of where the service line enters the property. The visual inspections will include a scratch test on all metal piping. Lead is a dull gray color and very soft. If scraped with a key, it will turn a bright silver color. Even a very strong magnet will not stick to lead.
Types of water pipes
Follow the guidance below or contact a Lead
licensed plumber to determine the material A dull, silver-gray color that is easily scratched with a
of your water pipes. To identify the material coin. Use a magnet – strong magnets will not cling to
of your service pipe material on private lead pipes.
property, check your household water service Galvanized
connection, typically located in the basement. A dull, silver-gray color. Use a magnet – strong
Homeowners should identify and replace magnets will typically cling to galvanized pipes.
old household pipes, particularly galvanized Copper
plumbing and sources of lead. The type of The color of a copper penny.
household plumbing can vary throughout Plastic
your household. White, rigid pipe that is joined to water supply piping
with a clamp.
Your CCR is available at www://gauleyriverpsd.myruralwater.com. To receive a paper copy in the mail, please contact us at the phone number above.