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LEWISBURG
WV3301307
Consumer Confidence Report- 2022
Covering Calendar Year- 2021
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, please call BEVERLY WHITE at 304-645-2080.
Your water comes from:
Source Name Source Water Type
IN-GREENBRIER RIVER Surface Water
Buyer Name Seller Name
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Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-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 10057 and is required to test a minimum of 10 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 2021 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, 2021. 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: LEWISBURG
Microbiological Result MCL MCLG Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2021
Regulated Collection Highest Range
Contaminants Date Value (low/high) Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source
BARIUM 5/4/2021 0.0193 0.0192- ppm 2 2 Discharge of drilling 0.0193 wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits
CHROMIUM 5/4/2021 0.41 0.41 ppb 100 100 Discharge from steel and pulp mills; Erosion of
natural deposits
FLUORIDE 5/4/2021 0.93 0.93 ppm 4 4 Erosion of natural
deposits; Water additive
which promotes strong
teeth; Discharge from
fertilizer and aluminium factories
NITRATE 5/4/2021 0.2 0.2 ppm 10 10 Runoff from fertilizer use;
Leaching from septic
tanks, sewage; Erosion
of natural deposits
NITRATE- 5/4/2021 0.2 0.2 ppm 10 10 Runoff from fertilizer NITRITE use; Leaching from
septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits
Disinfection Sample Monitoring Highest Range Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source
Byproducts Point Period LRAA (low/high)
TOTAL 21224 2021 49 48.9-48.9 ppb 60 0 By-product of
HALOACETIC Seneca drinking water
ACIDS (HAA5) Trail N disinfection
TOTAL 21224 2021 50 42.2-58 ppb 60 0 By-product of
HALOACETIC Seneca drinking water
ACIDS (HAA5) Trail N disinfection
TOTAL 21224 2021 43 33.2-40.7 ppb 60 0 By-product of
HALOACETIC Seneca drinking water
ACIDS (HAA5) Trail N disinfection
TOTAL 24937 2021 62 62-62 ppb 60 0 By-product of
HALOACETIC Seneca drinking water
ACIDS (HAA5) Trail N disinfection
TOTAL Greenbrier 2021 55 40.5-70 ppb 60 0 By-product of
HALOACETIC Valley drinking water
ACIDS (HAA5) Airport disinfection
TOTAL Maximum 2021 31 29.5-32.4 ppb 60 0 By-product of
HALOACETIC Residence drinking water
ACIDS (HAA5) TI disinfection
TOTAL Tomlinson 2021 49 34.2-69 ppb 60 0 By-product of
HALOACETIC DVM drinking water
ACIDS (HAA5) disinfection
TTHM 21224 2021 31 30.6-30.6 ppb 80 0 By-product of
Seneca drinking water
Trail N chlorination
TTHM 21224 2021 62 53-53 ppb 80 0 By-product of
Seneca drinking water
Trail N chlorination
TTHM 21224 2021 43 19.5-77 ppb 80 0 By-product of
Seneca drinking water
Trail N chlorination
TTHM 24937 2021 65 49-77 ppb 80 0 By-product of
Seneca drinking water
Trail N chlorination
TTHM 24937 2021 31 31.3-31.3 ppb 80 0 By-product of
Seneca drinking water
Trail N chlorination
TTHM Greenbrier 2021 69 69-69 ppb 80 0 By-product of
Valley drinking water
Airport chlorination
TTHM Greenbrier 2021 41 41-41 ppb 80 0 By-product of
Valley drinking water
Airport chlorination
TTHM Maximum 2021 23 22.9-23.2 ppb 80 0 By-product of
Residence drinking water
TI chlorination
TTHM Tomlinson 2021 35 11.8-29 ppb 80 0 By-product of
DVM drinking water
chlorination
TTHM Tomlinson 2021 63 63-63 ppb 80 0 By-product of
DVM drinking water
chlorination
Lead and Copper Monitoring 90th Range Sites
Period Percentile (low/high) Unit AL Over AL Typical Source
COPPER, FREE 2021 0.13 0.0021-0.225 ppm 1.3 1 Corrosion of house- hold plumbing systems; Erosion of natural
deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives
LEAD 2021 1.4 0.056-9.9 ppb 15 3 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.
Chlorine/Chloramines
Maximum Disinfection Level MPA MPA Units RAA RAA Units
12/01/2021-12/31/2021 1.45 MG/L 1.2 MG/L
Total Organic Carbon
Lowest Month Collection Highest Range Unit TT Typical Source
for Removal Date Value
CARBON, TOTAL 8/4/2021 1.4 0.68-1.4 MG/L 0 Naturally present
in the environment
Analyte Facility Highest Value Unit of Measure Month Occurred
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2021
Radiological Collection Highest Range
Contaminants Date Value (low/high) Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source
GROSS ALPHA, 5/2/2019 3.6 3.6 pCi/L 15 0 Erosion of
EXCL. RADON & U natural deposits
Secondary Contaminants-
Non Health Based
Contaminants-No Federal Collection Highest Range
Maximum Contaminant Date Value (low/high) Unit SMCL
Level (MCL) Established
ALKALINITY, TOTAL 8/5/2021 56.1 40-56.1 MG/L 10000
ALUMINUM 5/4/2021 0.126 0.126 MG/L 0.05
BORON, TOTAL 5/4/2021 5.2 5.2 UG/L
CARBON, TOTAL 11/3/2021 2.1 0.68-2.1 ppm 10000
CRYPTOSPORDIUM 8/21/2018 1 0-1
GIARDIA LAMBLIA 9/18/2018 1 0-1 1
NICKEL 5/4/2021 0.00038 0.00038 MG/L 0.1
SODIUM 5/4/2021 20.9 20.9 MG/L 1000
SULFATE 5/4/2021 11.1 11.1 MG/L 250
TEMPERATURE 5/15/2018 24.1 7.2-24.1 C
(CENTIGRADE)
During the 2021 calendar year, we had the below noted violation(s) of drinking water regulations.
Compliance Period Analyte Comments
10/1/2021 LEAD & COPPER RULE FOLLOW-UP OR ROUTINE TAP M/R (LCR)
1/1/2021 LEAD & COPPER RULE LEAD CONSUMER NOTICE (LCR)
6/1/2021 – 6/30/2021 TURBIDITY SINGLE COMB FLTR EFFLUENT (IESWTR/LT1)
Additional Required Health Effects Language:
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
Water system Type Category Analyte Compliance Period
No Violations Occurred in the Calendar Year of 2021
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
There are no additional required health effects notices.
Your CCR is available at http://lewisburg-wv.com/wp-content/uploads/CCR-Report-2022. To receive a paper copy in the mail, please contact us at the phone number above.