News from 7/22/19 12:00am to 10/15/19 12:00am
- October 15, 2019
2019 Consumer Confidence Report
Water System Name:
Mountain Meadows Mutual Water
Report Date:
July 2019
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, 2018.
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 offline.
Drinking Water Source Assessment information:
Mono County Health Department
Time and place of regularly scheduled board meetings for public participation:
October 26, 2019
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
· 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.)
0
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)
2018 results
10
<.005
0
15
2
Internal corrosion of household water plumbing systems; discharges from industrial manufacturers; erosion of natural deposits.
Copper (ppm)
2018 results
10
0.770
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)
2016
9.4
8.7-10
none
none
Generally found in ground and surface water
Hardness (ppm)
2016
26
27-25
none
none
Generally found in ground and surface water
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)
2016
<0.1
<0.1-<0.1
2
1
Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive that promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
Nitrate (NO3) (mg/L)
2018
0.63
0.55 -0.71
45
45
Runoff & leaching from fertilizer use, septic tank s and sewage; erosion of natural deposits
MTBE (ug/L)
2013
None detected
waived
0.003
Industrial discharge; agriculture runoff
Radioactivity – Gross Alpha Particle Activity
2018 Average
1.3 pCi/L
0.52 – 2.12
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)
2016
2.0
1.1 – 2.9
250
Erosion of natural deposits
Chloride (mg/L)
2016
.70
ND -1.4
250
Erosion of natural deposits
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L)
2016
115
110 – 120
500
Dissolved minerals from natural deposits
Arsenic (ug/L)
2016
<2
ND
10
Erosion of natural deposits
Zinc (mg/L)
2016
<0.05
ND
5
Erosion of natural deposits
Iron (mg/L) (two wells blended)
2016
.18
ND - .30
.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 greatly appreciated.
California has received less than average snow pack this year but 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
- September 18, 2019
Meeting Minutes
August 31, 2019Opening
The meeting of the Mountain Meadows Mutual Water Company was called to order at 7:08 PM by Bill Archibald, president.Members Present
Board members – Bill Archibald, David Richman, Blair Hafner and Hal Cady present. Christopher Klein was absent. There were no homeowners present.Water System Status
A new meter reading system has been installed and is operational. This involved the replacement of 3 water meters, which were incompatible with the new system. Also new MIU readers had to be installed at each meter. This new system will allow the water meters to be read remotely (drive-by) instead of having to tap read each meter. The new system will also store water usage information at each individual water meter for one year.The water levels of wells 3 and 5 were up from last year. Well 3’s water level was up from 52.2 feet to 46.7. Well 5’s water level was up from 96.5 feet to 136 feet. These current levels remain stable.
A home owner approached the board and questioned water usage. Their water usage has been high for several years. The owner was advised to have a plumber check their plumbing. Several leaks were found fixed and the water usage was reduced.
As a reminder, water is chlorinated quarterly. Next treatment is in October.
New Business
The board discussed the MMMWC policy of what water meters the board currently allows to be installed in new construction and as replacements when existing water meters malfunction and the problems that occurred with the upgrade to the current meter reading system.A motion was made by Hal Cady for the water company to provide a Zenner water meter for all future water meter hook ups and to raise the new hook-up fees from $5,000.00 to $5,500.00. Motion passed 4-0.
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be the yearly water board meeting on October 26, 2019 at the Crowley Lake Community Center at 9 AM.The meeting was adjourned at 8PM.
- August 31, 2019
HOLD THE DATE - October 26th 9:00am
The annual general meeting will be held at the community center. Hope to see you there.
- August 7, 2019
Board Meeting
A Board Meeting will be held on August 31st , 7:00pm, at Bill Archibald's home. Discussions will include system updates; meters and the new meter reading system; telemetry; along with other items that may be introduced at the time.
If you wish to attend, please let us know at board@mountainmeadowswater.com
- July 22, 2019
- Quarterly Financials
Current Actual Annual % of Quarter Year to Date Budget Budget REVENUES Water Assessments 18,047 34,105 75,000 45% Hook Up fees 5,000 5,000 - Commercial Water Sales 300 300 - Late Charges 92 226 450 50% Interest Income 1,921 3,379 500 676% Miscellaneous Income - - - TOTAL REVENUES 25,360 43,010 75,950 57% ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Uncollectible Receivables - - Accounting Services 929 1,917 5,700 34% Insurance 618 1,232 3,200 39% Legal Services - - 1,000 0% Office Supplies & Postage 176 385 1,600 24% Taxes 25 25 825 3% Telephone 462 1,075 1,600 67% TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 2,210 4,634 13,925 33% MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES Depreciation Expense 17,208 34,417 42,000 82% Maintenance & Repairs 4,117 9,110 25,000 36% Water Testing 1,158 1,835 1,000 184% TOTAL MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES 22,483 45,362 68,000 67% UTILITIES Electricity 3,851 6,836 25,000 27% TOTAL UTILITIES 3,851 6,836 25,000 27% TOTAL EXPENSES 28,544 56,832 106,925 53% REVENUE LESS EXPENSE (DEFICIT) (3,184) (13,822) (30,975) 45%