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- May 4, 2015
2014 Consumer Confidence Report
Water System Name:
Mountain Meadows Mutual Water
Report Date:
April 2015
We test the drinking water quality for many constituents as required by State and Federal Regulations.
This report shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1 - December 31, 2014.
Type of water source(s) in use:
Groundwater – 4 Wells
Name & location of source(s):
Mountain Meadows Mutual Water Company.
Well 3 is located in the meadow behind Elderberry Drive. Wells 5 is located off of South Landing near
Highway 395. Wells 1 and 4 located off of Meadowview Drive are only available in an emergency.
Drinking Water Source Assessment information:
Mono County Health Department
Time and place of regularly scheduled board meetings for public participation:
October 2015
At the Crowley Lake Community Center on South Landing Drive
For more information, contact
Blair Hafner
Phone:
(760) 935 – 4504
TERMS USED IN THIS REPORT:
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. Primary MCLs are set as close to the PHGs (or MCLGs) as is economically and technologically feasible. Secondary MCLs are set to protect the odor, taste, and appearance of drinking water.
Primary Drinking Water Standards (PDWS): MCLs for contaminants that affect health along with their monitoring and reporting requirements, and water treatment requirements.
Secondary Drinking Water Standards (SDWS): MCLs for contaminants that affect taste, odor, or appearance of the drinking water. Contaminants with SDWSs do not affect the health at the MCL levels.
ND: not detectable at testing limit
Ppm: parts per million or milligrams per liter (mg/L)
Public Health Goal (PHG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below, which there is no known or expected risk to health. PHGs are set by the California Environmental Protection Agency.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below, which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs are set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA).
Regulatory Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant, which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements, which a water system must follow.
ppb: parts per billion or micrograms per liter (ug/L)
ppt: parts per trillion or nanograms per liter (ng/L)
pCi/L: picocuries per liter (a measure of radiation)
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include 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 source water include:
· Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
· Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, that can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater 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 agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
· 2001 Consumer Confidence Report.docOrganic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals that are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater 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 ensure that tap water is safe to drink, USEPA and the state Department of Health Services (Department) prescribe regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Department regulations also establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide the same protection for public health.
Tables 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 list all of the drinking water contaminants that were detected during the most recent sampling for the constituent. The presence of these contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. The Department 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, are more than one year old.
Table 1 - sampling results showing the detection of coliform bacteria
Microbiological Contaminants
(to be completed only if there was a detection of bacteria)
Highest No. of detections
No. of months in violation
MCL
MCLG
Typical Source of Bacteria
Total Coliform Bacteria
(In a mo.)
1
0
More than 1 sample in a month with a detection
0
Naturally present in the environment
Fecal Coliform or
E. coli(In the year)
0
0
A routine sample and a repeat sample detect total coliform and either sample also detects fecal coliform or E. coli
0
Human and animal fecal waste
Table 2 - sampling results showing the detection of Lead and copper
Lead and Copper
(to be completed only if there was a detection of lead or copper in the last sample set)
No. of samples collected
90th percentile level detected
No. Sites exceeding AL
AL
MCLG
Typical Source of Contaminant
Lead (ppb)
2010 results
10
<.005
0
15
2
Internal corrosion of household water plumbing systems; discharges from industrial manufacturers; erosion of natural deposits.
Copper (ppm)
2010 results
10
.75
0
1.3
0.17
Internal corrosion of household water plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives.
TAble 3 - sampling results for sodium and hardness
Chemical or Constituent
(and reporting units)Sample Date
Level Detected
Range of Detections
MCL
PHG
(MCLG)
Typical Source of Contaminant
Sodium (ppm)
2013
8.9
none
none
Generally found in ground and surface water
Hardness (ppm)
2013
28
none
none
Generally found in ground and surface water
*Any violation of an MCL or AL is asterisked. Additional information regarding the violation is provided on the next page.
TAble 4 – detection of contaminants with a Primary Drinking Water Standard
Chemical or Constituent
(and reporting units)Sample Date
Level Detected
Range of Detections
MCL
PHG
(MCLG)
Typical Source of Contaminant
Fluoride (mg/L)
2013
<0.1
2
1
Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive that promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
Nitrate (NO3) (mg/L)
2013
3.3
45
45
Runoff & leaching from fertilizer use, septic tank s and sewage; erosion of natural deposits
MTBE (ug/L)
2013
None detected
0.003
Industrial discharge; agriculture runoff
Radioactivity – Gross Alpha Particle Activity
2010 Average
1.7 pCi/L
15 pCi/L
Erosion of natural deposits
Uranium
2012 Average
2.1 pCi/L
20 pCi/L
Erosion of natural deposits
TAble 5 - detection of contaminants with a Secondary Drinking Water Standard
Chemical or Constituent
(and reporting units)Sample Date
Level Detected
Range of Detection
MCL
PHG
(MCLG)
Typical Source of Contaminant
Sulfate (mg/L)
2013
3.0
250
Erosion of natural deposits
Chloride (mg/L)
2013
1.8
250
Erosion of natural deposits
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L)
2013
110
500
Dissolved minerals from natural deposits
Arsenic (ug/L)
2013
<2
10
Erosion of natural deposits
Zinc (mg/L)
2013
<0.05
5
Erosion of natural deposits
Iron (mg/L) (two wells blended)
2013
.20
.30
Common in rocks and soil
*Any violation of an MCL or AL is asterisked. Additional information regarding the violation is provided below.
Additional General Information On Drinking Water
All 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 the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the USEPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).
Summary Information for Contaminants Exceeding an MCL or AL, or a Violation of any Treatment or Monitoring and Reporting Requirements:
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. USEPA/Centers for Disease Control (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).
Well 5 and Well 3 are being used as our source water. They are both functioning very well. There have been no problems with any contaminants during the year.
The conservation of water is a necessity.
California is in the worst drought seen in 15 years and many locations in the state have overpumped their groundwater. We are keeping a close eye on the water levels in our wells and will respond with restriction on water usage as needed. Our only restriction at this time is:
NO WATERING BETWEEN 10AM and 4PM
- April 16, 2015
- Quarterly Financials
Current Actual Annual % of Quarter Year to Date Budget Budget REVENUES Water Assessments 15,103 15,103 72,845 21% Hook Up fees 5,000 5,000 - Commercial Water Sales - - - Late Charges 85 85 450 19% Interest Income 122 122 50 244% Miscellaneous Income - - - TOTAL REVENUES 20,310 20,310 73,345 28% ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Uncollectible Receivables - - Accounting Services 1,121 1,121 5,700 20% Insurance 693 693 4,500 15% Legal Services - - 1,000 0% Office Supplies & Postage 272 272 1,600 17% Taxes - - 825 0% Telephone 161 161 720 22% TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 2,247 2,247 14,345 16% MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES Depreciation Expense 10,483 10,483 69,836 15% Maintenance & Repairs 4,003 4,003 25,000 16% Water Testing - - 1,000 0% TOTAL MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES 14,486 14,486 95,836 15% UTILITIES Electricity 3,924 3,924 33,000 12% TOTAL UTILITIES 3,924 3,924 33,000 12% TOTAL EXPENSES 20,657 20,657 143,181 14% REVENUE LESS EXPENSE (DEFICIT) (347) (347) (69,836) 0% - March 31, 2015
- BOARD MEETING
A duly noticed Mountain Meadows Mutual Water Company Board meeting was held on March 29, 2015 at the Crowley Lake Community Center.
A system update was provided by David Richman. Recent updates to the system included an addition to the telemetry system to include time of day pumping, along with introducing a delay lag to the booster pumps. The time of day pumping should result in a reduction of Edison charges.
Meters were just read, for the first read of the irrigation season.
The concession stand at the ball field has been hooked up to the system. There is no connection to irrigation of the ball field.
Static water levels have held constant in wells 1, 3 and 4 since last summer, with a drop in the level of well 5. It was noted that none of the wells have been pumped more than once every four days for the last five months and that based upon last summer’s irrigation season and the continued drought, the water levels and recovery will be impacted.
At the annual general meeting last year, the Board adopted a drought contingency plan to achieve a 20% reduction in water usage, instead of the State mandated alternative of limiting outside irrigation to two days a week. Based on the current lack of precipitation and lack of snow pack, the Board voted and declared a drought emergency, implementing the drought contingency plan.
The drought contingency plan calls for the doubling of fees for any water used above 160,000 gallons, or as allotted for the condos. The new rates will be:
1st 100,000 gallons at $10.00 per 1000 gallons (up from the current rate of $5.00 per 1000 gallons)
2nd 100,000 gallons at $15.00 per 1000 gallons (up from the current rate of $7.50 per 1000 gallons)
3rd 100,000 gallons at $20.00 per 1000 gallons (up from the current rate of $10.00 per 1000 gallons)
The State of California has also mandated that there should be no outside irrigation for two days following a measurable rainfall.
Other regulations put forth by the State include:
The application of potable water to outdoor landscapes that causes runoff onto adjacent properties, non-irrigated areas; walkways, roadways or structures;
Washing a vehicle without a hose fitted with a shut-off nozzle;
Using water to wash down driveways and sidewalks; and
The use of potable water in a fountain or water feature except where the water is part of a recirculation system.
If you have not registered at the website to monitor your monthly water usage, it is strongly suggested that you do at www.mountainmeadowswater.com . Information regarding conservation and links to other sites can be found there too.
- March 11, 2015
A Board meeting will be held Sunday evening, March 29th, 6:30p.m., at the community center, to discuss the system status and drought contingencies.
- January 19, 2015
- Financial Report
Current Actual Annual % of Quarter Year to Date Budget Budget REVENUES Water Assessments 27,438 72,130 68,845 105% Hook Up fees 5,000 5,000 - Commercial Water Sales 315 565 - Late Charges 222 941 450 209% Interest Income 30 49 50 98% Miscellaneous Income - - - TOTAL REVENUES 33,005 78,685 69,345 113% ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Uncollectible Receivables - - Accounting Services 1,134 4,908 5,700 86% Insurance 693 2,745 4,500 61% Legal Services 250 250 1,000 25% Office Supplies & Postage 596 1,400 1,600 88% Taxes - 825 825 100% Telephone 135 543 720 75% TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 2,808 10,671 14,345 74% MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES Depreciation Expense 10,483 69,836 69,836 100% Maintenance & Repairs 4,700 23,311 25,000 93% Water Testing - 647 1,000 65% TOTAL MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES 15,183 93,794 95,836 98% UTILITIES Electricity 6,438 32,377 29,000 112% TOTAL UTILITIES 6,438 32,377 29,000 112% TOTAL EXPENSES 24,429 136,842 139,181 98% REVENUE LESS EXPENSE (DEFICIT) 8,576 (58,157) (69,836) 83%