Consumer Confidence
Report
2003 Consumer Confidence Report
2003 DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT for BARTONVILLE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION
Bartonville Water Supply Corporation (BWSC) is pleased to present our 2003 Drinking Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your drinking water and the services we deliver to you every day.
Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your drinking water.
BWSC's current water sources consist of ten (10)
wells that are often referred to as ground (below the surface) water
and treated water we purchase from the Upper Trinity Regional Water
District (UTRWD). UTRWD's water comes from lakes and goes through
an extensive treatment process prior to distribution to its customers.
BWSC principally provides water service to 1,961 connections in a
20+ square mile area which includes the Towns of Bartonville, Double
Oak, Copper Canyon and some unincorporated portions of south central
Denton County.
BWSC's Board of Directors and Staff are pleased to report that our "Superior" rated drinking water system is safe and meets federal and state requirements. As required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (T.C.E.Q.) has assessed our system and made this determination. The analysis was made by using the data from the most recent U.S. EPA required tests and is presented in the attached pages. However, if you have any questions about this report or any other issue concerning your water utility, please contact Jim Leggieri, General Manager of BWSC or Robert Sillaway, Water Superintendent for the corporation. They can be reached by calling the office at (817) 430-3541. We want you to be informed about your water quality.
If you want to learn more about BWSC,
please attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. Unless rescheduled,
the Board of Directors meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday
of every month at the office at 1911 E. Jeter Rd. in Bartonville, TX,
76226. All meeting agendas, with time and date, are posted at the office.
If you have questions, please call the office at (817) 430-3541. You
may also visit our web site at www.bartonvillewater.com for more information.
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Health
Related Issues
SPECIAL NOTICE FOR THE ELDERLY, INFANTS, CANCER PATIENTS, PEOPLE WITH HIV/AIDS OR OTHER IMMUNE PROBLEMS 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. EPA/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (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). |
Assurance of Quality In Our Drinking Water
Sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. All of these sources, including bottled drinking water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants or constituents. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. In order to insure that tap water is safe to drink, the EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain substances in water provided by public water systems.
The FDA also regulates bottled water but not as closely as public water supplies. It is important to remember that the presence of these constituents does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL's) are set at very stringent levels. To understand the possible health effects described for many regulated constituents, a person would need to drink two (2) liters of water everyday at the MCL level for a lifetime to have a one-in-a-million chance of having the described health effect. Many constituents (such as calcium, sodium, or iron) that are often found in drinking water can cause taste, color, and odor problems. The State of Texas, not the EPA, regulates the taste and odor, called secondary constituents. These constituents are not causes for health concerns. Therefore, secondary constituents are not required for this report but they may greatly affect the appearance and taste of your water. Remember, when drinking water meets federal standards there may not be any health-based benefits to purchasing bottled water or point of use devices. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.
BWSC routinely monitors the constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The tables in this report show the results of our monitoring in accordance with regulations for the period of January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003. In the following table you will find many terms and abbreviations that might be unfamiliar to you. To help you better understand these terms; we've provided the following definitions:
EPA - Environmental Protection Agency
FDA - Food and Drug Administration
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - One part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter - One part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
Million Fibers per Liter (MFL) - Million fibers per liter is a measure of the presence of asbestos fibers that are longer than 10 micrometers.
Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) - Nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.
Treatment Technique (TT) - A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum Contaminant Level - The "Maximum Allowed" (MCL) is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL's are set as close to the MCLG's as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal - The "Goal" (MCLG) is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLG's allow for a margin of safety.
Turbidity - Turbidity has no health effects.
However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium
for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing
organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites that
can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea and associated headaches.
Bartonville Water Supply Corporation's well water and the treated surface water purchased from the Upper Trinity Regional Water District were each tested for up to the 97 possible federally regulated or monitored constituents with no violations noted.
The results are listed in the following Table I (BWSC) and Table II (UTRWD).
TABLE I
Bartonville Water Supply Corporation
Constituents Detected for 2003
Inorganics
|
Year |
Constituent |
Highest Level at Any Sampling Point |
Range of Detected Levels |
Maximum Contaminant Level |
Unit of Measure Maximum |
Contaminant Level Goal |
Source of Constituent
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2002
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Barium
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0.065
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0.0270 - 0.0650
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2
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ppm
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2
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Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal
refineries; Erosion of natural deposits.
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2002
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Fluoride
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1.4
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0.2000 - 1.4000
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4
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ppm
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4
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Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which
promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum
factories.
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2002
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Nitrate
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0.26
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0.0400 - 0.2600
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10
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ppm
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10
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Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic
tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits.
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2002
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Selenium
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4.7
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0.0000 - 4.7000
|
50
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ppb
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50
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Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries;
Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge of mines.
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Organics
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Year |
Constituent |
Highest Average of Any Sampling Point |
Range of Detected Levels |
Maximum Contaminant Level |
Unit of Measure |
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal |
Source of Constituent |
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2002
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None
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0.0
|
.0 - .0
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0
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None
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0
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None
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Disinfection By-Products - Not tested for or not detected. (wells) See Table II (UTRWD water)
Unregulated Contaminants
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Year |
Constituent |
Average of All Sample Points |
Range of Detected Levels |
Unit of Measure |
Reason for Monitoring |
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2002
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Chloroform
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1.96
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0.0000 -11.0000
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ppb
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Unregulated contaminant monitoring helps EPA determine
where certain contaminants occur and whether it needs to regulate
those contaminants.
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2002
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Bromoform
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2.14
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0.0000 - 7.5000
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ppb
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Unregulated contaminant monitoring helps EPA determine
where certain contaminants occur and whether it needs to regulate
those contaminants.
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2002
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Bromodichloromethane
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1.46
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0.0000 - 6.1000
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ppb
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Unregulated contaminant monitoring helps EPA determine
where certain contaminants occur and whether it needs to regulate
those contaminants.
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2002
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Chlorodibromomethane
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1.64
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1.1000 - 2.6000
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ppb
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Unregulated contaminant monitoring helps EPA determine
where certain contaminants occur and whether it needs to regulate
those contaminants.
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Lead and Copper
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Year |
Constituent |
The 90th Percentile |
Number of Sites Exceeding Action Level |
Action Level |
Unit of Measure |
Source of Constituent |
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2001
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Copper
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0.2010
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0
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1.3
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ppm
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Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives. |
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2001
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Lead
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2.6000
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0
|
15
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ppb
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Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits. |
Total Coliform Not Detected
Fecal Coliform Not Detected
TABLE II
Upper Trinity Regional Water District Purchased Treated Surface Water
Constituents Detected For 2002
Regulated at the Treatment Plant
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Date |
Substance |
Amount in UTRWD Water |
Range in UTRWD Water
|
Maximum Contaminant Level |
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal |
Possible Source |
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3/5/2002
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Barium(ppm)
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0.041
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N/A
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2.0
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2.0
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Wastewater plant effluent; Natural geology.
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6/30/2003
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Flouride(ppm)
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0.9
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N/A
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4.0
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4.0
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Water additive; Natural geology.
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6/30/2003
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Nitrate(ppm)
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0.19
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N/A
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10.0
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10.0
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Fertilizer Runoff; Septic Tanks; Wastewater plant
effluent; Animal waste runoff.
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6/23/2003
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Turbidity(NTU)
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0.23
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0.05-0.23
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0.3
*Treatment technique |
N/A
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Soil runoff.
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*Treatment Technique: MCL is achieved through coagulation, flocculation and filtration.
Regulated in the Distribution System
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Date |
Substance |
Amount in UTRWD Water |
Range in UTRWD Water
|
Maximum Contaminant Level |
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal |
Possible Source
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2003
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Total Coliform
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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Human and animal waste.
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6/23/2003
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Total THM's (ppb)
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45.9
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NA
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80
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0.0
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Disinfection by-product.
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As you can see from the tables, BWSC's system, using a blend of both well water and purchased treated surface water from the UTRWD, had no violations. We're proud that your drinking water meets or exceeds all Federal and State requirements. We have learned through our monitoring and testing that some constituents have been detected; however, the EPA has determined that your water IS SAFE at these levels.
In our continuing efforts to maintain a
safe and dependable water supply BWSC is now updating its Master Plan.
This plan will address future water needs, water sources, and the improvements
necessary to deliver superior service to our customers. For additional
news and information, you can visit us on the World Wide Web at www.bartonvillewater.com.
Bartonville Water Supply Corporation is committed to excellence in all that we do. Now and in the future, the Board of Directors and Staff will continue to strive for excellence in water quality and service. We endeavor to produce superior results and ask that our members help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children's future.
If there are any questions pertaining to this report or the BWSC system, please contact the office at (817) 430-3541.