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This is a snapshot of the quality of water that we provided last year. Included are the details about where your water comes from, what it contains and how it compares to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state standards. We are committed to providing you with information because informed custoimers are our best allies. If you would like to observe the decision making process that affect drinking water quality, please call Shelia Burch at 304-354-7799.
Our drinking water is supplied from another system through a Consecutive Conection (CC) To find out more about our drinking water sources and additional chemical sampling results, please contact our office at the number provided above. Your water comes from:
| Buyer Name | Seller Name |
| Mount Zion PSD | Grantsville Municipal |
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as those 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. EPA/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 (800-426-4791).
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonable be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA;s Safe drinking water Hotline. (800-426-4791).
The sources of drinking water, (both tap water and bottled water) included rivers, lakes, streams, ponds reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves natural occuring 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 sources water before we treat it include:
Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, livestock, operations and wildlife.
Inorganic contaminants,, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas productionm mining or farming.
Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater cischarges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.
Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occuring or the result of mining activity.
Organic contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum productionm and also come from gas stations, urban storm water run-off, and septic systems.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulation which limits the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. We treat our water according to the EPA’s regulations. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.
Our water system has an estimated population of 1009 and is required to test a minimum of 2 samples per month in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. Coliform bacteria are usually harmless, but their presence in water can be an indication of disease-causing bacteria. When coliform bacteria are found, special follow-up tests are done to determine if harmful bacteria are present in the water supply. If this limit is exceeded the water supplier must notify the public.
Water Quality Data
The following tables list all of the drinking water contaminants which were detected during the 2021 calendar year. The presence of these contaminants does not necessarily indicate the water poes a health risk. Unless noted, the data presented in this table is from the testing done January 1 – December 31, 2021. The state 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, is more than one year old.
Terms & Abbreviations
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The “Goal” is the level of contaminant in drinking water below which is no known or expected risk to human health. MCLG’s allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCL): The “Maximum allowed” MCL is the higest level of contaminant tht is allowed in drinking water. MCL’s are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level (SMCL): Recommended level for a contaminant that is not regulated and has no MCL.
Action Level (AL) the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded triggers treatment or other requirements.
Treatment Technique (TT): a required process intended to reduce levels of contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MEDL): The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evident that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Non-Detects (ND) Lab analysis indicates that the contaminant is not present.
Parts per Million (ppm) or milligrams per liter (mg/l)
Parts per Billion (ppb) or micrograms per litter (ug/l)
Picocuries per Liter (pCi/L): a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Millirems per Year (mrem/yr): a measure of the radiation absorbed by the body.
Monitoring Period Average (MPA): An average of sample results obtained during a defined time dferame, common examples of monitoring periods are monthly, quarterly and yearly.
Nephlometric Turbidity Unit (NTU): A measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person. Turbidity is not regulated for groundwater systems.
Running Annual Average (RAA): an average of sample results obtained over the most current 12 months and used to determine compliance with MCLS.
Locational Running Annual Average (LRAA): Average of sample analytical results for samples taken at particular monitoring location during the previous four calendar quarters.
TESTING RESULTS FOR MOUNT ZION P.S.D.
| Microbiological | Result | MCL | MCLG | Typical Source |
| No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar year of 2021 |
| Regulated Contaminants | Collection Date | Highest Value | Range (low/high) | Unit | MCL | MCLG | Typical Source |
| No Detected Results were found in the Calendar year of 2021 |
| Disinfection Byproducts | Sample point | Monitoring period | Highest LRAA | Range (low/high) | Unit | MCL | MCLG | Typical Source |
| TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5) | DOH GARAGE | 2021 | 23 | 0.0351-33.5 | PPB | 60 | 0 | Byproduct of drinking water disinfection |
| TTHM | CHLOE POST OFFICE | 2021 | 75 | 46.1-66.7 | Ppb | 80 | 0 | Byproduct of drinking water chlorination |
| Lead and Copper | Monitoring Period | 90th Percentile | Range (low/high) | Unit | AL | Sites over AL | Typical Source |
| COPPER FREE | 2019 | 0.271 | 0.0063-2.66 | Ppm | 1.3 | 1 | Corrosion of household plumbing systems, Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives |
| LEAD | 2019 | 6 | 0-38.6 | Ppb | 15 | 1 | Corrosion of household plumbing systems, Erosion of natural deposits; |
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. Your water system is responsible for providing high quality drinking water but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When 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 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 G
| Chlorine/Chlormines Maximum Disinfection Level | MPA | MPA Units | RAA | RAA Units |
| 09/01/2022-09/30/2021 | 1 | MG/L | 0.6 | MG/L |
The following significant deficiencies were cited in a sanitary survey of our system and currently remain unresolved.
| Unresolved Deficiency Data | Facility | Comments |
| 02/25/2021 | Water System | During the past year, the system failed to submit multiple reports and chemical analysis which put the health and safety of their customers in jeopardy and resulting in a significant number of violations. |
| 02/25/2020 | Distribution System | The system has reported significant losses for the past several years. In the latest PSC annual filing for period ending June 30, 2018 the water losses associated with leaking mains and unaccounted for losses was 47.6%. Based on the cost of the purchased water, this is a loss of $84,608 per year. If the targeted amount loss rate of 15% is achieved, this would result in an annual saving of $68,178 per year. This would significantly reduce total operating and maintenance expenses. |
| 02/25/2020 | Water System | The system has failed to address the significant deficiencies from the previous survey, especially the lack of a second certified operator and the water loss rate (which has increased) as well as many of the minor deficiencies. |
| 02/25/2020 | Water System | There is currently only one certified operator, (Jeremy Westfall) working for the system. The system needs to secure the services of at least one additional operator to cover times of illness, vacation, etc. |
During the 2021 Calendar year, we had the below noted violation (s) of drinking water regulations.
| Compliance Period | Analyte | Comments |
| 8/17/2021 | TTHM | FAILURE TO SUBMIT OEL REPORT FOR TTHM |
| 8/1/2021 – 8/31/2021 | CHLORINE | FAILURE TO COMPLETE OR SUBMIT MOR |
| 11/1/2021 – 11/30/2021 | CHLORINE | FAILURE TO COMPLE OR SUBMIT MOR |
| 10/1/2021 | LEAD & COPPER RULE | FOLLOW-UP OR ROUTINE TAP MR (LCR) |
| 6/1/2021 – 8/21/2021 | TRIHALMETHANES | MONITORING ROUTINE (DBP) MAJOR |
| 7/1/2021 – 9/30/2021 | CHLORINE | MONITORING ROUTINE (DBP) MAJOR |
| 9/1/2021 – 11/30/2021 | TRIHALOMETHANES | MONITORING ROUTINE (DBP) MAJOR |
| 10/1/2021 – 12/31/2021 | CHLORINE | MONITORING ROUTINE (DBP) MAJOR |
| 11/1/2021 – 11/30/2021 | E-COLI | MONITORING ROUTINE, MAJOR (RTCR) |
| 8/1/2021 – 8/31/2021 | E-COLI | MONITORING ROUTINE, MAJOR (RTCR) |
| 8/1/2021 – 8/31/2021 | CHLORINE | MONITORING ROUTINE, MAJOR (SWTR-FILTER) |
| 11/1/2021 – 11/30/2021 | CHLORINE | MONITORING ROUTINE, MAJOR (SWTR-FILTER) |
Additional required health effects language:
Infants and children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than the other homes in the community as a result of materials in your home’s plumbing. If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home’s water you may wish to have your water tested and flush your tap for 30 seconds to minutes before using tap water. Additional information is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4761)
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
All of our drinking water is supplied from another water system. The table below lists all the drinking water contaminants, which were detected during the 2021 calendar year from the water systems that we purchase water from:
| Regulated contaminants | Collection Date | Water System | Highest Value | Range (low/high) | Unit | MCL | MCLG | Typical Source |
| ANTIMONY, TOTAL | 4/13/21 | GRANTSVILLE MUNICIPAL | 0.023 | 0.023 | Ppb | 6 | 6 | Discharge from petroleum refineries; fire retardants; ceramics; electronics; solder |
| BARIUM | 4/13/21 | GRANTSVILLE MUNICIPAL | 0.0324 | 0.0324 | Ppm | 2 | 2 | Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries, Erosion of natural deposits. |
| 4/13/21 | GRANTSVILLE MUNICIPAL | 0.47 | 0.47 | Ppb | 100 | 100 | Discharge from pulp mills; Erosion of natural deposits | |
| FLOURIDE | 4/13/21 | GRANTSVILLE MUNICIPAL | 0.68 | 0.68 | Ppm | 4 | 4 | Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories |
| GROSS ALPHA EXCL. RADON & U | 2/11/2020 | GRANTSVILLE MUNICIPAL | 0.145 | 0.145 | pCi/L | 15 | 0 | Erosion of natural deposits |
| NITRATE | 11/9/2021 | GRANTSVILLE MUNICIPAL | 0.14 | 0.14 | Ppm | 10 | 10 | Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits |
| NITRATE-NITRITE | 12/11/2018 | GRANTSVILLE MUNICIPAL | 0.24 | 0.24 | Ppm | 10 | 10 | Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits |
| Monitoring Period | MCL | Range (low/high) | Unit | Lowest monthly % <0.3 NTU (TT if <95%) | Violation | Typical Source | |
| TURBIDITY GRANTSVILLE | 2021 | TT=1 NTU | 0.004-0.132 | NTU | 100% | No | Soil runoff and erosion |
| Secondary Contaminants | Collection Date | Water System | Highest Value | Range (low/high) | Unit | SMCL |
| ALKALINITY, TOTAL | 8/10/2021 | GRANTSVILLE MUNICIPAL | 55 | 55 | MG/L | 10000 |
| CARBON, TOTAL | 8/10/2021 | GRANTSVILLE MUNICIPAL | 2.8 | 0.67 – 2.8 | Ppm | 10000 |
| NICKEL | 4/13/2021 | GRANTSVILLE MUNICIPAL | 0.00022 | 0.00022 | MG/L | 0.1 |
| SODIUM | 4/13/2021 | GRANTSVILLE MUNICIPAL | 12.9 | 12.9 | MG/L | 1000 |
| SULFATE | 4/13/2021 | GRANTSVILLE MUNICIPAL | 14.2 | 14.2 | MG/L | 250 |
Please note: Because of sampling schedules, results may be older than 1 year.
During the 2021 calendar year, the water systems that we purchase water from had the below noted violations of drinking water regulations.
| Water systems | Type | Category | Analyte | Compliance period |
| No violations occurred in the calendar year 2021 |
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
Additional required health Effect Notices:
Total organic carbon (TOC) has no health effects. However, total organic carbon provides a medium for the formation of disinfection byproducts. These byproducts include trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs) Drinking water containing these byproducts in excess of the MCL may lead to adverse health effects, liver or kidney problems, or nervous system effect and may lead to an increased risk of getting cancer.
This Consumer Confidence Report is not being mailed to each customer. A copy can be provided upon request by call the office at 304-354-7799,
