News from 5/2/18 12:00am to 8/9/18 12:00am
- August 9, 2018
Meeting Minutes
MOUNTAIN MEADOWS MUTUAL WATER COMPANYJuly 9, 2018
Opening
The meeting of the Mountain Meadows Mutual Water Company was called to order at 7 PM by Bill Archibald, president.Members Present
Board members – Bill Archibald, David Richman, Blair Hafner, Christopher Klein and Hal Cady. There were no homeowners present.New Business
The state imposed new water regulations for most water companies to come up with a plan to limit in home water use to 55 gallons per person per day by 2022. Fines for noncompliance will begin in 2027. The water usage amount will further drop to 50 gallons a day by 2030. So far our water company is too small to be included in this new law, but this may be subject to change.Water System Status
The telemetry system has been repaired and is up and now working correctly. Well 3 and 5 (our main water wells) are up and operating normally.
Well 4 had the check valve replaced and well 1’s valve is scheduled to be replaced. The well levels are as follows: Well 1 and 4 (back up wells) 18.2 feet, about the same level as before. Well 3- 45.9 feet that is down 2.5 feet. Well 5- 95.8 feet that is up 6.5 feet.
Two companies were contacted and will hopefully submit a bid for rust removal in one water storage tank.
Overall water usage was up, but only 2 people were over their yearly water allotment (tier 1) as compared to 11 at this time last year. A letter will be sent to the top 6 water users advising them of their high water usage.
There were several new water meter connections so far this year with new development.Next Meeting
The next meeting will be the yearly water board meeting on October 20, 2018 at the Crowley Lake Community Center at 9 AM.The meeting was adjourned at 7:45PM.
- July 25, 2018
- June 2018 Financials
Current Actual Annual % of Quarter Year to Date Budget Budget REVENUES Water Assessments 16,873 32,772 75,000 44% Hook Up fees 5,000 5,000 - Commercial Water Sales 250 375 - Late Charges 174 244 450 54% Interest Income 782 1,364 500 273% Miscellaneous Income - (80) - TOTAL REVENUES 23,079 39,674 75,950 52% ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Uncollectible Receivables - - Accounting Services 975 1,996 5,700 35% Insurance 614 1,222 3,200 38% Legal Services - - 1,000 0% Office Supplies & Postage 207 372 1,600 23% Taxes 25 25 825 3% Telephone 361 842 1,600 53% TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 2,182 4,458 13,925 32% MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES Depreciation Expense 10,483 20,966 42,000 50% Maintenance & Repairs 3,955 8,844 25,000 35% Water Testing 764 764 1,000 76% TOTAL MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES 15,202 30,574 68,000 45% UTILITIES Electricity 5,486 8,568 25,000 34% TOTAL UTILITIES 5,486 8,568 25,000 34% TOTAL EXPENSES 22,870 43,599 106,925 41% REVENUE LESS EXPENSE (DEFICIT) 209 (3,925) (30,975) 13% - June 14, 2018
HOLD THAT DATE
The annual shareholder meeting will be held on October 20th at 9:00am, at the community center. We look forward to seeing you then.
- May 7, 2018
- 2018 Consumer Confidence Report
2017 Consumer Confidence Report Water System Name: Mountain Meadows Mutual Water Report Date: July 2018 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, 2017. 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: August 2018 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) 2017 results 10 <.005 0 15 2 Internal corrosion of household water plumbing systems; discharges from industrial manufacturers; erosion of natural deposits. Copper (ppm) 2017 results 10 1.00 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) 2017 0.48 0.46-0.50 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 2016 Average 1.7 pCi/L 1.53-1.68 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 - May 2, 2018
- Quarterly Financials
Current Actual Annual % of Quarter Year to Date Budget Budget REVENUES Water Assessments 15,898 15,898 75,000 21% Hook Up fees - - - Commercial Water Sales 125 125 - Late Charges 70 70 450 16% Interest Income 582 582 500 116% Miscellaneous Income (80) (80) - TOTAL REVENUES 16,595 16,595 75,950 22% ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Uncollectible Receivables - - Accounting Services 1,021 1,021 5,700 18% Insurance 608 608 3,200 19% Legal Services - - 1,000 0% Office Supplies & Postage 165 165 1,600 10% Taxes - - 825 0% Telephone 481 481 1,600 30% TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 2,275 2,275 13,925 16% MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES Depreciation Expense 10,483 10,483 42,000 25% Maintenance & Repairs 4,889 4,889 25,000 20% Water Testing - - 1,000 0% TOTAL MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES 15,372 15,372 68,000 23% UTILITIES Electricity 3,082 3,082 25,000 12% TOTAL UTILITIES 3,082 3,082 25,000 12% TOTAL EXPENSES 20,729 20,729 106,925 19% REVENUE LESS EXPENSE (DEFICIT) (4,134) (4,134) (30,975) 13%