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- May 24, 2016
2015 Consumer Confidence Report
Water System Name:
Mountain Meadows Mutual Water
Report Date:
2016
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, 2015.
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 2016
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 activities.
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)
2010 results
10
<.005
0
15
2
Internal corrosion of household water plumbing systems; discharges from industrial manufacturers; erosion of natural deposits.
Copper (ppm)
2010 results
10
.75
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)
2013
8.9
none
none
Generally found in ground and surface water
Hardness (ppm)
2013
28
none
none
Generally found in ground and surface water
*Any violation of an MCL or AL is asterisked. Additional information regarding the violation is provided on the next page.
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)
2013
<0.1
2
1
Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive that promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
Nitrate (NO3) (mg/L)
2015
0.50
45
45
Runoff & leaching from fertilizer use, septic tank s and sewage; erosion of natural deposits
MTBE (ug/L)
2013
None detected
0.003
Industrial discharge; agriculture runoff
Radioactivity – Gross Alpha Particle Activity
2010 Average
1.7 pCi/L
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)
2013
3.0
250
Erosion of natural deposits
Chloride (mg/L)
2013
1.8
250
Erosion of natural deposits
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L)
2013
110
500
Dissolved minerals from natural deposits
Arsenic (ug/L)
2013
<2
10
Erosion of natural deposits
Zinc (mg/L)
2013
<0.05
5
Erosion of natural deposits
Iron (mg/L) (two wells blended)
2013
.20
.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 is in the worst drought seen in 15 years and many locations in the state have overpumped their groundwater. 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 5PM- May 24, 2016
Meeting Minutes
May 17, 2016
Opening
The meeting of the Mountain Meadows Mutual Water Company was called to order at 7:05 PM by Bill Archibald, president.Present
Board members – Bill Archibald, David Richman, Blair Hafner, Christopher Klein and Hal Cady. There were no water users present.Financial
Current cash assets $295,416.00.New Business
The state left in Place the mandatory 25% reduction in water usage, but did not increase it.
As a reminder the following are the states drought stage 1 water restrictions that are in effect:
1. No watering between 10AM and 5PM
2. The application of water to outdoor landscaping in a manner that causes runoff onto adjacent properties, non-irrigated areas, private and public walkways, roadways, parking lots or structures.
3. Use of a hose to wash a motor vehicle, except where the hose is fitted with a shut-off nozzle.
4. Using water to wash down driveways and sidewalks.
5. The use of potable water in an outdoor fountain or other decorative water feature, except where the water is part of a water recirculation system.
6. Application of water to outdoor landscaping during or 48 hours after measurable rainfall. (The state defines a measurable rain event as puddles are formed or run-off occurring).
A motion was placed on the floor not to adopt the Level 2 water restriction By David and seconded by Blair. Motion approved 5-0.
Motion was placed on the floor to remain in level 1 water restrictions for this year by Chris and seconded by Blair. Motion passed 5-0.
There was a discussion to change the standard base rate. Discussed were the gallons per minute limitations on the two existing wells and the water level drop that has occurred in the two wells. The system was designed to provide each household with 160,000 thousand gallons of water per year, any use above places a strain on the system. The board proposed the rates as follows:
Base rate- 0-160,000 gallons water@ $65.00 per month. Unchanged
Tier 1- 160,001-210,000 gallons water @ $5.00 per thousand gallons. Price unchanged, water amount dropped from 100,000 gallons to 50,000 gallons.
Tier 2- 210,001-310,000 gallons water @$15.00 per thousand gallons. Rate would go from $7.50 per thousand to $15.00 per thousand gallons of water used.
Tier 3- 310,001 gallons of water and above @ 420.00 per thousand gallons of water used. The rate would go from $10.00 per thousand to $20.00 per thousand.
The board will address the rate increase at a future meeting and would like input.
The board voted 5-0 to change insurance providers to a less expensive California Rural Water pool insurance.
The board discussed moving the main water line running along 4 properties on Crowley Lake Drive. The line was placed on private property years ago. Due to aging lines and the added potential liability the board made a motion to approve up to $45,000 dollars to move the line and place it the easement along Crowley Lake Drive. Motion passed 5-0.
Executive Session
The board went into executive session to discuss private matters.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35
Minutes by Hal Cady- April 14, 2016
Board Meeting May 17, 2016 7:00 PM
A Board meeting will be held at the home of President Bill Archibald, 297 Sierra Springs Dr. Crowley Lake, to discuss implementing the stage 2 drought water restrictions. Please RSVP to Bill at (760) 935-4991 if you plan to attend. Depending upon the number of attendees, the date and location of the Board meeting may change.
At the general meeting last December, the Board adopted but did not implement the stage two restrictions. Last year we barely met the State mandated reduction. Early in the season, assisted by rainfall, our reductions exceeded the requirement. However, in August and September, our usage skyrocketed. We barely met the required reduction, risking a fine and limited outdoor irrigation to two days a week.
The following table outlines our rate structures for single family residents, with all other users adjusted accordingly.
Standard Rates
Drought Stage 1
Drought Stage 2
Base Rate/ included Gallons
$65/month 160,000 gallons
$65/month 160,000 gallons
$65/month 160,000 gallons
Tier 1
160,001-260,000 $5.00/1000 gallons
160,001-260,000 $10.00/1000 gallons
160,001-210,000 $10.00/1000 gallons
Tier 2
260,001-360,000 $7.50/1000 gallons
260,001-360,000 $15.00/1000 gallons
210,001-310,000 $20.00/1000 gallons
Tier 3
360,001 and above $10.00/1000 gallons
360,001 and above $20.00/1000 gallons
310,001 and above $30.00/1000 gallons
The goal is to reduce consumption, avoid a fine from the state and also avoid being forced to water a maximum of two times each week. The easiest solution is for those in the upper ranges of water usage to further reduce their usage. If that does not happen then the rest of the company must cut back to meet state requirements.
Please: stop watering between 10AM and 5 PM. Shut down watering when it is raining. We need the cooperation of the entire company to meet our goals.
Bill Archibald, President, MMMWC
- April 14, 2016
- Quarterly Financials
Current Actual Annual % of Quarter Year to Date Budget Budget REVENUES Water Assessments 15,103 15,103 75,000 20% Hook Up fees - - - Commercial Water Sales 200 200 - Late Charges 235 235 450 52% Interest Income 197 197 500 39% Miscellaneous Income - - - TOTAL REVENUES 15,735 15,735 75,950 21% ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Uncollectible Receivables - - Accounting Services 1,036 1,036 5,700 18% Insurance 711 711 3,200 22% Legal Services - - 1,000 0% Office Supplies & Postage 204 204 1,600 13% Taxes - - 825 0% Telephone 178 178 720 25% TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 2,128 2,128 13,045 16% MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES Depreciation Expense 10,483 10,483 42,000 25% Maintenance & Repairs 3,832 3,832 25,000 15% Water Testing - - 1,000 0% TOTAL MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES 14,315 14,315 68,000 21% UTILITIES Electricity 4,083 4,083 25,000 16% TOTAL UTILITIES 4,083 4,083 25,000 16% TOTAL EXPENSES 20,526 20,526 106,045 19% REVENUE LESS EXPENSE (DEFICIT) (4,791) (4,791) (30,095) 16% - January 13, 2016
- Financial Reports- Quarter ending 12/31/15
Current Actual Annual % of Quarter Year to Date Budget Budget REVENUES Water Assessments 29,228 77,906 72,845 107% Hook Up fees - 10,000 - Commercial Water Sales 100 500 - Late Charges 185 666 450 148% Interest Income 159 510 50 1020% Miscellaneous Income - - - TOTAL REVENUES 29,672 89,582 73,345 122% ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Uncollectible Receivables - 561 Accounting Services 1,084 5,104 5,700 90% Insurance 711 2,813 4,500 63% Legal Services - - 1,000 0% Office Supplies & Postage 678 1,657 1,600 104% Taxes - 825 825 100% Telephone 177 686 720 95% TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 2,649 11,646 14,345 81% MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES Depreciation Expense 10,483 41,932 69,836 60% Maintenance & Repairs 4,104 21,532 25,000 86% Water Testing - 764 1,000 76% TOTAL MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES 14,587 64,228 95,836 67% UTILITIES Electricity 5,677 19,684 33,000 60% TOTAL UTILITIES 5,677 19,684 33,000 60% TOTAL EXPENSES 22,912 95,558 143,181 67% REVENUE LESS EXPENSE (DEFICIT) 6,760 (5,976) (69,836) 9%