News from 10/18/09 12:00am to 7/4/10 12:00am
- July 4, 2010
CEQA PROCESS HAS BEGUN
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) approvals have been started for Well 5. We will keep you updated as to new developments.
- May 14, 2010
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable.
Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien.Mountain Meadows Mutual Water Company may exceed the levels of uranium above the Drinking Water Standard
Two of our source wells are above the state drinking water standard for uranium. The Mono County Health Department is not assured that the treatment process we currently implement is adequate to reduce uranium in the water to levels below the State and Federal standards. Although this is not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know what we are doing to address this situation.
We routinely monitor for the presence of drinking water contaminants as required by the County and State Regulations.
We have secured an additional water source and are currently in the permitting process to add the source to our system. Once approved, we will install the infrastructure necessary to connect the new well to the system and place the two wells that exceed the state drinking water standard for uranium into a “stand-by” mode.
What should I do?
• This is not an immediate risk. If it had been, you would have been notified immediately and advised to drink ONLY bottled water. However, some people who drink water containing uranium in excess of the MCL over many years may have kidney problems or an increased risk of getting cancer.
• If you have other health issues concerning the consumption of this water, you may wish to consult your doctor.
What is being done?
The Board is working with the Mono County Health Department to achieve compliance with County and State Requirements through the connection of a new well with negligible amounts of uranium. For more information, please contact Bill Archibald at 935.4991 or David Richman at 934.4263 or e-mailing board@mountainmeadowswater.com.
This notice is being sent to you by The Mountain Meadows Mutual Water Company.
State Water System ID#: 2600620. Date distributed: June 15, 2010.- March 14, 2010
Well 5 -Quality and Quantity
Initital water quality tests show ideal results for our needs. Additional pump tests may be required, but yield appears to be in excess of 300 g.p.m. We still need County approvals along with installing the infrastructure to allow connection, which is anticipated to be completed within the next 18 months.- November 22, 2009
The drilling of well 5 has reached 625 feet. The Water Company is optimisitic not only on the quality of water but the quantity too!
- October 18, 2009
Well 5? The MMMWC has acquired a lot near Hwy 395 and will be drilling a test well shortly. Depending upon the volume and quality of water available, the well may be used to replace high uranium wells and/or to supplement the water supply.