News from 10/23/21 12:00am to 4/14/22 12:00am
- April 14, 2022
- 2021 Consumer Confidence Report
2021 Consumer Confidence Report
Water System Name:
Mountain Meadows Mutual Water Company
Report Date:
March 2022
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 to December 31, 2018 and may include earlier monitoring data.
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Type of water source(s) in use:
4 Groundwater Wells
Name & general location of source(s):
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 offline.
Drinking Water Source Assessment information:
Mono County Health Department
Time and place of regularly scheduled board meetings for public participation:
Fall of 2022 TBD
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.
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 (U.S. EPA).
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 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.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG):The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
Primary Drinking Water Standards (PDWS): MCLs and MRDLs 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.
Treatment Technique (TT): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Regulatory Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Variances and Exemptions: Permissions from the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) to exceed an MCL or not comply with a treatment technique under certain conditions.
Level 1 Assessment: A Level 1 assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.
Level 2 Assessment: A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions.
ND: not detectable at testing limit
ppm: parts per million or milligrams per liter (mg/L)
ppb: parts per billion or micrograms per liter (µg/L)
ppt: parts per trillion or nanograms per liter (ng/L)
ppq: parts per quadrillion or picogram per liter (pg/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, that may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
· Organic 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, agricultural application, and septic systems.
· Radioactive contaminants, that 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, the U.S. EPA and the State Board prescribe regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations and California law also establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that provide the same protection for public health.
Tables 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 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 State Board allows us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Some of the data, though representative of the water quality, are more than one year old. Any violation of an AL, MCL, MRDL, or TT is asterisked. Additional information regarding the violation is provided later in this report.
Table 1 – SAMPLING RESULTS SHOWING the detection of coliform bacteria
Microbiological Contaminants
(complete if bacteria detected)Highest No. of Detections
No. of Months in Violation
MCL
MCLG
Typical Source of Bacteria
Total Coliform Bacteria
(state Total Coliform Rule)(In a month) 1
0
1 positive monthly sample
0
Naturally present in the environment
Fecal Coliform or E. coli
(state Total Coliform Rule)(In the year) 0
0
A routine sample and a repeat sample are total coliform positive, and one of these is also fecal coliform or E. coli positive
Human and animal fecal waste
E. coli
(federal Revised Total Coliform Rule)
(In the year) 0
0
(a)
0
Human and animal fecal waste
(a) Routine and repeat samples are total coliform-positive and either is E. coli-positive or system fails to take repeat samples following E. coli-positive routine sample or system fails to analyze total coliform-positive repeat sample for E. coli.
Table 2 – SAMPLING RESULTS SHOWING THE detection of Lead and copper
Lead and Copper
(complete if lead or copper detected in the last sample set)Sample Date
No. of Samples Collected
90th Percentile Level Detected
No. Sites Exceeding AL
AL
PHG
No. of Schools Requesting Lead Sampling
Typical Source of Contaminant
Lead (ppb)
2021
5
0.012
0
15
0.2
0
Internal corrosion of household water plumbing systems; discharges from industrial manufacturers; erosion of natural deposits
Copper (ppm)
2021
5
0.880
0
1.3
0.3
Not applicable
Internal corrosion of household 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
DetectedRange of Detections
MCL
PHG
(MCLG)Typical Source of Contaminant
Sodium (ppm)
2019
8.9
8.0-9.8
None
None
Salt present in the water and is generally naturally occurring
Hardness (ppm)
2019
27
27
None
None
Sum of polyvalent cations present in the water, generally magnesium and calcium, and are usually naturally occurring
TAble 4 – detection of contaminants with a Primary Drinking Water Standard
Chemical or Constituent
(and reporting units)Sample Date
Level
DetectedRange of Detections
MCL
[MRDL]PHG
(MCLG)
[MRDLG]Typical Source of Contaminant
Nitrate-N (mg/L)
2021
.69
0.63 - 0.75
10
10
Runoff & leaching from fertilizer use, septic tank s and sewage; erosion of natural deposits
Radioactivity – Gross Alpha Particle Activity
pCi/L
2018 Average
1.3
0.52 – 2.12
15
none
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 Detections
SMCL
PHG
(MCLG)Typical Source of Contaminant
Arsenic (mg/L)
2019
<2.0
ND
10
0.004
Erosion of natural deposits
Calcium (mg/L)
2019
9.6
9.6
none
Erosion of natural deposits
Chloride (mg/L)
2019
1.4
1.2 – 1.5
250
Erosion of natural deposits
Potassium (mg/L)
2019
3.3
2.1 – 4.4
none
Erosion of natural deposits
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L)
2019
97.5
95 – 100
500
Dissolved minerals from natural deposits
Turbidity (NTU)
2019
0.15
0.15
5
Erosion of natural deposits
Additional General Information on Drinking Water
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 U.S. EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).
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. U.S. EPA/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).
Lead-Specific Language: 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. Mountain Meadows Mutual Water Co. 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 do so, you may wish to collect the flushed water and reuse it for another beneficial purpose, such as watering plants.] 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 (1-800-426-4791) or at http://www.epa.gov/lead.
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 greatly appreciated.
California has received less than average snow pack this year and because of the years of drought the wells are still recovering. 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 12, 2022
- December Financials
Current Actual Annual % of Quarter Year to Date Budget Budget REVENUES Water Assessments 32,474 100,281 75,000 134% Hook Up fees - 5,500 - Commercial Water Sales 30,231 92,770 - Late Charges 21 (130) 450 -29% Interest Income 573 1,962 500 392% TOTAL REVENUES 63,299 200,383 75,950 264% ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Uncollectible Receivables - - Accounting Services 1,654 4,800 5,700 84% Insurance - 3,273 3,200 102% Legal Services 313 2,695 1,000 270% Office Supplies & Postage 304 2,145 1,600 134% Taxes 7,368 7,393 825 896% Telephone 584 2,721 1,850 147% TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 10,223 23,027 14,175 162% MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES Depreciation Expense 17,208 68,833 42,000 164% Maintenance & Repairs 6,078 49,002 25,000 196% Water Testing 250 1,932 1,000 193% TOTAL MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES 23,536 119,767 68,000 176% UTILITIES Electricity 5,991 25,397 25,000 102% TOTAL UTILITIES 5,991 25,397 25,000 102% TOTAL EXPENSES 39,750 168,191 107,175 157% REVENUE LESS EXPENSE (DEFICIT) 23,549 32,192 (31,225) -103% - January 28, 2022
Cross-Connection Policy
At the Board meeting on January 14th, the Board adopted a Cross-Connection Policy. The first step in instituting the policy will be a survey that we will ask all users to complete. Your cooperation and timely response, once forwarded, will be appreciated.
- January 6, 2022
The MMMWC will hold a board meeting on Friday January 14th at 4:00 pm via zoom, to discuss the adoption of a Cross-Connection Control Program pursuant to the California Administrative Code Title 17, California Code of Regulations. If you wish to attend, please let David know via e-mail at board@mountainmeadowswater.com
- October 23, 2021
Annual Meeting October 16, 2021
Mountain Meadows Mutual Water CompanyOpening
The Annual meeting of the Mountain Meadows Mutual Water Company was called to order at 9:03 AM by David Richman.Members Present
Board Members David Richman, Blair Hafner and Hal Cady.Owners Present
Kitty Van SteeleMinutes
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the October 17, 2020 Annual Zoom meeting by Blair Hafner, seconded by David Richman. Board unanimously approved the minutes.Financial Status
The MMMWC has nearly $800,000.00 dollars in the bank. MMMWC has made $62,000.00 in additional income this year by selling water for construction projects. Because of the additional income from commercial sales, the water rates will remain the same as last year. However, we need to keep in mind that portions of the system are over 40 years old and will need replacement and upgrades in the future.Wells and system
Wells 3 and 5 are operating fine and the ground water levels remain about the same as last year. The uranium levels in wells 1 and 4 have tested below the maximum allowable level for uranium and the MMMWC will be filing the paperwork to get the wells recertified for use by the proper water agencies. Issues with the radio system with the water meters have been resolved and they are up and operational. The emergency generator is up and running.
There have been issues with the quality of the power provided by SCE which is causing problems with some of the well controls. David is monitoring the situation. Solar panels are being installed at wells 3 and 5 along with the generator to keep batteries charged during power failures.Update of the operational manual
Tim Rudolph is working on updating the MMMWC’s operational manual. When completed the operation manual will be more user friendly and will decrease David Richman’s workload and allow for an easier change of management if David should ever retire.Water conservation
Water usage was up 10% this year. There were 46 supplemental billings totaling $61,000.00 as compared to 51 supplemental billings totaling $34,000 last year.
If next year remains a dry year, the state, may enforce water rationing so pray for rain or snow.The board discussed the water overage use billing with a homeowner.
Elections
The Proxies were counted, and a quorum was not reached. All board members agreed to remain on the Board. David Richman was elected President, Hal Cady will remain as Secretary and Blair Hafner will remain member at large.The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 AM.