News from 1/28/18 12:00am to 6/14/18 12:00am
- 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% - February 22, 2018
MOUNTAIN MEADOWS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY -Annual Meeting
October 22, 2017
Opening
The meeting of the Mountain Meadows Mutual Water Company was called to order at 9 AM by Bill Archibald, president.Members Present
Board members present – Bill Archibald, David Richman, Blair Hafner, Christopher Klein and Hal Cady. Shareholders present- Kitty Van Stelle, Kirk Williams and Supervisor Fred Stump.President Comments
NoneMinutes
The minutes were silently read and the motion for approval was made by Chris and seconded by Blair, unanimously approved 5-0.Financial Status
As of June 30, 2017 the operating fund had $390,595.95. This includes the replacement fund and operating account and clients who have prepaid their water bills.Water System Status
All wells and telemetry are up and operational.
The telemetry system and wireless modem was updated with features that allow for easier remote operation.
The tanks were inspected and sediment was removed. Tank 1 has some rust and will need cleaning, rust removal and re-coating. This work will be performed this summer. Tank 2 is OK.
The last meter reading for the year was on October 01, 2017.Conservation
The water usage was up 10% from last year. There was $25,550.00 in water use overage charges this year as compared to $21,055 .00 overage use charges last year.
The well water levels for the most are higher this year than recent years and have generally recovered to pre-drought levels. The well levels are as follows:
Well 1 Well 3 Well 5
2014 30.5 FT 59.1 FT 99.2
2017 16.4FT 47.6 FT 98.6
The above water levels are in feet below the surface.
Well 1 is in Back-up now and wells 3 and 5 are now the main use wells.New Business by Shareholders
Fred Stump (shareholder and Supervisor) discussed several State water bills:
SB 623- The state will impose a monthly .95 cent fee per water connection per month. This fee would go up with usage and main size and will be implemented in 2020. This fee doesn’t apply to the MMMWC as it requires 200 or more water connections. We currently have about 120 connections.
Sustainable Ground Water Act. This impacts the amount of water which can be drawn out of identified areas and requires a plan for usage be submitted to the state. Our water company was not in an area affected by this law yet.
A shareholder inquired and the board discussed how the Company came up with 160,000 gallon water usage figure as the baseline. It was explained that this is the level the system was engineered for at build-out.New Business
A shareholder asked the board for an exemption for over usage due to a water leak. The board discussed water over usage due to leaks, and delinquent payments.
The board voted on 3 separate proposals on the above mentioned exemption.
1. All over usage forgiven- 2 yes votes, 2 no votes and 1 abstained. Motion did not pass
2. Partial forgiveness- 2 yes votes, 2 no votes and 1 abstained. Motion did not pass.
3. No forgiveness- 2 yes votes, 3 no votes. Motion did not pass.
The motion was made by Blair and seconded by David the reads as follows:
The Board will not waive water over usage fees for any reason. The Board will allow the Share Holder to set up a payment schedule with is acceptable to both the Board and Shareholder. The Shareholder must remain current with all payments on the payment schedule. In return the Board will waive the late fees incurred by the Shareholder.
The board voted 4 -0 with 1 abstention. The motion Passed.
Election of Board Members
There were 8 voting members present and 4 proxies submitted. This was not enough for a quorum. The board voted 5-0 to keep the same board.Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 AM- January 28, 2018
- 2017 Financials
Current Actual Annual % of Quarter Year to Date Budget Budget REVENUES Water Assessments 37,233 89,432 75,000 119% Hook Up fees - 10,000 - Commercial Water Sales 250 1,300 - Late Charges 145 472 450 105% Interest Income 351 1,304 500 261% Miscellaneous Income - (40) - TOTAL REVENUES 37,979 102,468 75,950 135% ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Uncollectible Receivables - - Accounting Services 1,001 4,607 5,700 81% Insurance 608 2,643 3,200 83% Legal Services - - 1,000 0% Office Supplies & Postage 608 1,225 1,600 77% Taxes - 825 825 100% Telephone 240 1,540 1,395 110% TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 2,457 10,840 13,720 79% MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES Depreciation Expense 10,483 41,932 42,000 100% Maintenance & Repairs 6,058 22,157 25,000 89% Water Testing - 764 1,000 76% TOTAL MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES 16,541 64,853 68,000 95% UTILITIES Electricity 4,580 21,645 30,000 72% TOTAL UTILITIES 4,580 21,645 30,000 72% TOTAL EXPENSES 23,578 97,338 111,720 87% REVENUE LESS EXPENSE (DEFICIT) 14,401 5,130 (35,770) -14%