2013
Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
DANIEL MUNICIPAL WATER
We’re pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of the water and 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 water. Our water sources have been determined to be from groundwater sources. Our water source is from two springs (Thacker and Fisher Springs) and a well (Daniel Well #1) which is adjacent to our springs.
SOURCE PROTECTION PLAN
The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for Daniel Municipal Water is available for your review by contacting the Daniel Town clerk’s office at 435-654-5062. It contains information about source protection zones, potential contamination sources and management strategies to protect our drinking water. Our sources have been determined to have a low level of susceptibility from potential contamination from sources such as septic tanks, roads, or residential areas. We have also developed management strategies to further protect our sources from contamination. Please contact us if you have questions or concerns about our source protection plan.
CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL
There are many connections to our water distribution system. When connections are properly installed and maintained, the concerns are very minimal. However, unapproved and improper piping changes or connections can adversely affect not only the availability, but also the quality of the water. A cross connection may let polluted water or even chemicals mingle into the water supply system when not properly protected. This not only compromises the water quality but can also affect your health. So, what can you do? Do not make or allow improper connections at your homes. Even that unprotected garden hose lying in the puddle next to the driveway is a cross connection. The unprotected lawn sprinkler system after you have fertilized or sprayed is also a cross connection. When the cross connection is allowed to exist at your home, it will affect you and your family first. If you’d like to learn more about helping to protect the quality of our water, call us for further information about ways you can help.
This report shows our water quality and what it means to you, our customer.
If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact our water manager, Mr. Gary Walton at 435-654-3564. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. They are held on the first Monday of each month beginning at 6:00 PM at 55 South 500 East, in Heber City, Room 126.
Daniel Municipal Water routinely monitors for constituents in our drinking water in accordance with the Federal and Utah State laws. The following table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2013 All drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of some constituents. It’s important to remember that the presence of these constituents does not necessarily pose a health risk.
CONSTITUENT TABLE DEFINITIONS
In the following table you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms we’ve provided the following definitions:
Non-Detects (ND) – laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present.
ND/Low – High – For water systems that have multiple sources of water, the Utah Division of Drinking Water has given water systems the option of listing the test results of the constituents in one table, instead of multiple tables. To accomplish this, the lowest and highest values detected in the multiple sources are recorded in the same space in the report table.
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 (ug/l) – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
Parts per trillion (ppt) or Nanograms per liter (nanograms/l) – one part per trillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000,000.
Parts per quadrillion (ppq) or Picograms per liter (picograms/l) – one part per quadrillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000,000 years or one penny in $10,000,000,000,000.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Millirems per year (mrem/yr) – measure of radiation absorbed by the body.
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.
Action Level (AL) – the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
Treatment Technique (TT) – A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) – The “Maximum Allowed” (MCL) is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) – The “Goal” (MCLG) is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) – The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) – The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
Date– Because of required sampling time frames i.e. yearly, 3 years, 4 years and 6 years, sampling dates may seem out-dated.
Waivers (W) – Because some chemicals are not used or stored in areas around drinking water sources, some water systems have been given waivers that exempt them from having to take certain chemical samples; these waivers are also tied to Drinking Water Source Protection Plans.
| TEST RESULTS | ||||||||
| Contaminant | Violation
Y/N |
Level
Detected ND/Low-High |
Unit
Measurement |
MCLG | MCL | Date Sampled | Likely Source of Contamination | |
| Microbiological Contaminants | ||||||||
| Total Coliform Bacteria | N | N/A | 0 | Presence of coliform bacteria in 5% of monthly samples | 2013 | Naturally present in the environment | ||
| Fecal coliform and E.coli | N | N/A | 0 | If a routine sample and repeat sample are total coliform positive, and one is also fecal coliform or E. coli positive | 2013 | Human and animal fecal waste | ||
| Turbidity
for Ground Water |
N | 1-4 |
NTU |
N/A |
5 | 2013 | Soil runoff | |
| Inorganic Contaminants | ||||||||
| Antimony | N | ND-<3 | ppb | 6 | 6 | 2013 | Discharge from petroleum refineries; fire retardants; ceramics; electronics; solder | |
| Arsenic | N | ND-<1 | ppb | 0 | 10 | 2013 | Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes | |
| Asbestos | N | W |
MFL |
7 | 7 | Decay of asbestos cement water mains; erosion of natural deposits | ||
| Barium | N | ND-1100 | ppb | 2000 | 2000 | 2013 | Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits | |
| Beryllium | N | ND-<1 | ppb | 4 | 4 | 2013 | Discharge from metal refineries and coal-burning factories; discharge from electrical, aerospace, and defense industries | |
| Cadmium | N | ND-<1 | ppb | 5 | 5 | 2013 | Corrosion of galvanized pipes; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from metal refineries; runoff from waste batteries and paints | |
| Carbon, Total Organic (TOC) | N | ND | ppm | NA | TT | Naturally present in the environment | ||
| Chromium | N | ND-<2 | ppb | 100 | 100 | 2013 | Discharge from steel and pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits | |
| Copper
a. 90% results b. # of sites that exceed the AL |
N | a. 3-202
b.0 |
ppb | 1300 | AL=1300 | 2013 | Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits | |
| Cyanide | N | ND-100 | ppb | 200 | 200 | 2013 | Discharge from steel/metal factories; discharge from plastic and fertilizer factories | |
| Fluoride | N | 2500 | ppb | 4000 | 4000 | 2013 | Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories | |
| Lead
a. 90% results b. # of sites that exceed the AL |
N | a.1-6
b. |
ppb | 0 | AL=15 | 2013 | Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural deposits | |
| Mercury (inorganic) | N | ND-<1 | ppb | 2 | 2 | 2013 | Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from refineries and factories; runoff from landfills; runoff from cropland | |
| Nickel | N | ND-5000 | Ppb | 10000 | 10000 | 2013 | ||
| Nitrate (as Nitrogen) | N | 1 | ppb | 10000 | 10000 | 2013 | Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits | |
| Nitrite (as Nitrogen) | N | W | ppb | 1000 | 1000 | 2013 | Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits | |
| Selenium | N | ND-1 | ppb | 50 | 50 | 2013 | Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from mines | |
| Sodium | N | 17 | ppm | None set by EPA | None set by EPA | 2013 | Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from refineries and factories; runoff from landfills. | |
| Sulfate | N | 177-189 | ppm | 1000 | 1000 | 2013 | Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from refineries and factories; runoff from landfills, runoff from cropland | |
| If the sulfate level of a public water system is greater than 500 ppm, the supplier must satisfactorily demonstrate that: a) no better water is available, and b) the water shall not be available for human consumption from commercial establishments. In no case shall water having a level above 1000 ppm be used. | ||||||||
| TDS (Total Dissolved solids) | N | 350 | ppm | 2000 | 2000 | 2013 | Erosion of natural deposits | |
| If TDS is greater than 1000 ppm the supplier shall demonstrate to the Utah Drinking Water Board that no better water is available. The Board shall not allow the use of an inferior source of water if a better source is available. | ||||||||
| Thallium | N | ND-<.1 | ppb | 1 | 2 | 2013 | Leaching from ore-processing sites; discharge from electronics, glass, and drug factories | |
| Disinfection By-products | ||||||||
| TTHM [Total trihalomethanes] | N | ND-4 | ppb | 0 | 80 | 2013 | By-product of drinking water disinfection | |
| Haloacetic Acids | N | ND-1 | ppb | 0 | 60 | 2013 | By-product of drinking water disinfection | |
| Chlorine | N | ND-1 | ppb | 4000 | 4000 | 2013 | Water additive used to control microbes | |
| Radioactive Contaminants | ||||||||
| Alpha emitters | N | pCi/1 | 0 | 15 | Erosion of natural deposits | |||
| Combined | Y | 6.39 | pCi/1 | 0 | 5 | 2012 | Erosion of natural deposits | |
| Radium 226 | N | pCi/1 | 0 | 5 | Erosion of natural deposits | |||
| Radium 228 | N | <1 | pCi/1 | 0 | 5 | 2013 | Erosion of natural deposits | |
| Synthetic Organic Contaminants including Pesticides and Herbicides (If Water System has been issued waivers for these samples then this table can be deleted from the report). | ||||||||
| 2,4-D | N | W | ppb | 70 | 70 | 2013 | Runoff from herbicide used on row crops | |
| 2,4,5-TP (Silvex) | N | W | ppb | 50 | 50 | 2013 | Residue of banned herbicide | |
| Acrylamide | TT | W | N/A | TT | Added to water during sewage/wastewater treatment | |||
| Alachlor | N | W | ppb | 0 | 2 | 2013 | Runoff from herbicide used on row crops | |
| Atrazine | N | W | ppb | 3 | 3 | 2013 | Runoff from herbicide used on row crops | |
| Benzo(a)pyrene (PAH) | N | W | ppt | 0 | 200 | 2013 | Leaching from linings of water storage tanks and distribution lines | |
| Carbofuran | N | W | ppb | 40 | 40 | Leaching of soil fumigant used on rice and alfalfa | ||
| Chlordane | N | W | ppb | 0 | 2 | 2013 | Residue of banned termiticide | |
| Dalapon | N | W | ppb | 200 | 200 | 2013 | Runoff from herbicide used on rights of way | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | N | W | ppb | 400 | 400 | Discharge from chemical factories | ||
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | N | W | ppb | 0 | 6 | Discharge from rubber and chemical factories | ||
| Dibromochloropropane | N | W | ppt | 0 | 200 | Runoff/leaching from soil fumigant used on soybeans, cotton, pineapples, and orchards | ||
| Dinoseb | N | W | ppb | 7 | 7 | 2013 | Runoff from herbicide used on soybeans and vegetables | |
| Diquat | N | W | ppb | 20 | 20 | Runoff from herbicide use | ||
| Dioxin
[2,3,7,8-TCDD] |
N | W | ppq | 0 | 30 | Emissions from waste incineration and other combustion; discharge from chemical factories | ||
| Endothall | N | W | ppb | 100 | 100 | Runoff from herbicide use | ||
| Endrin | N | W | ppb | 2 | 2 | 2013 | Residue of banned insecticide | |
| Epichlorohydrin | TT | W | N/A | 0 | TT | Discharge from industrial chemical factories; an impurity of some water treatment chemicals | ||
| Ethylene dibromide | N | W | ppt | 0 | 50 | Discharge from petroleum refineries | ||
| Glyphosate | N | W | ppb | 700 | 700 | Runoff from herbicide use | ||
| Heptachlor | N | W | ppt | 0 | 400 | 2013 | Residue of banned termiticide | |
| Heptachlor epoxide | N | W | ppt | 0 | 200 | 2013 | Breakdown of heptachlor | |
| Hexachlorobenzene | N | W | ppb | 0 | 1 | 2013 | Discharge from metal refineries and agricultural chemical factories | |
| Hexachlorocyclo- pentadiene | N | W | ppb | 50 | 50 | 2013 | Discharge from chemical factories | |
| Lindane | N | W | ppt | 200 | 200 | 2013 | Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on cattle, lumber, gardens | |
| Methoxychlor | N | W | ppb | 40 | 40 | 2013 | Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on fruits, vegetables, alfalfa, livestock | |
| Oxamyl [Vydate] | N | W | ppb | 200 | 200 | Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on apples, potatoes and tomatoes | ||
| PCBs [Polychlorinated biphenyls] | N | W | ppt | 0 | 500 | 2013 | Runoff from landfills; discharge of waste chemicals | |
| Pentachlorophenol | N | W | ppb | 0 | 1 | 2013 | Discharge from wood preserving factories | |
| Picloram | N | W | ppb | 500 | 500 | 2013 | Herbicide runoff | |
| Simazine | N | W | ppb | 4 | 4 | 2013 | Herbicide runoff | |
| Toxaphene | N | W | ppb | 0 | 3 | 2013 | Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on cotton and cattle | |
| Volatile Organic Contaminants | ||||||||
| Benzene | N | ND | ppb | 0 | 5 | 2013 | Discharge from factories; leaching from gas storage tanks and landfills | |
| Carbon tetrachloride | N | ND | ppb | 0 | 5 | 2013 | Discharge from chemical plants and other industrial activities | |
| Chlorobenzene | N | ND | ppb | 100 | 100 | 2013 | Discharge from chemical and agricultural chemical factories | |
| o-Dichlorobenzene | N | ND | ppb | 600 | 600 | 2013 | Discharge from industrial chemical factories | |
| p-Dichlorobenzene | N | ND | ppb | 75 | 75 | 2013 | Discharge from industrial chemical factories | |
| 1,2 – Dichloroethane | N | ND | ppb | 0 | 5 | 2013 | Discharge from industrial chemical factories | |
| 1,1 – Dichloroethylene | N | ND | ppb | 7 | 7 | Discharge from industrial chemical factories | ||
| cis-1,2-ichloroethylene | N | ND | ppb | 70 | 70 | Discharge from industrial chemical
Factories |
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| trans – 1,2 -Dichloroethylene | N | ND | ppb | 100 | 100 | 2013 | Discharge from industrial chemical factories | |
| Dichloromethane | N | ND-1 | ppb | 0 | 5 | 2013 | Discharge from pharmaceutical and chemical factories | |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | N | ND | ppb | 0 | 5 | 2013 | Discharge from industrial chemical factories | |
| Ethylbenzene | N | ND | ppb | 700 | 700 | 2013 | Discharge from petroleum refineries | |
| Styrene | N | ND | ppb | 100 | 100 | 2013 | Discharge from rubber and plastic factories; leaching from landfills | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | N | ND | ppb | 0 | 5 | 2013 | Discharge from factories and dry cleaners. | |
| 1,2,4 -Trichlorobenzene | N | ND | ppb | 70 | 70 | 2013 | Discharge from textile-finishing factories | |
| 1,1,1 – Trichloroethane | N | ND | ppb | 200 | 200 | 2013 | Discharge from metal degreasing sites and other factories | |
| 1,1,2 -Trichloroethane | N | ND | ppb | 3 | 5 | 2013 | Discharge from industrial chemical factories | |
| Trichloroethylene | N | ND | ppb | 0 | 5 | Discharge from metal degreasing sites and other factories | ||
| Toluene | N | ND | ppb | 1000 | 1000 | 2013 | Discharge from petroleum factories | |
| Vinyl Chloride | N | ND | ppb | 0 | 2 | Leaching from PVC piping; discharge from plastics factories | ||
| Xylenes | N | ND | ppb | 10000 | 10000 | 2013 | Discharge from petroleum factories; discharge from chemical factories | |
Microbiological Contaminants:
Total Coliform. Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially-harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and this was a warning of potential problems.
Fecal coliform/E.Coli. Fecal coliforms and E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Microbes in these wastes can cause short-term effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, and people with severely compromised immune systems.
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.
Radioactive Contaminants:
Alpha emitters. Certain minerals are radioactive and may emit a form of radiation known as alpha radiation. Some people who drink water containing alpha emitters in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Beta emitters. Certain minerals are radioactive and may emit a form of radiation known as beta radiation. Some people who drink water containing beta emitters in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Combined Radium 226/228. Some people who drink water containing radium 226 or 228 in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Inorganic Contaminants:
Antimony. Some people who drink water containing antimony well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience increases in blood cholesterol and decreases in blood sugar.
Arsenic. Some people who drink water containing arsenic in excess of the MCL over many years could experience skin damage or problems with their circulatory system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Asbestos. Some people who drink water containing asbestos in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of developing benign intestinal polyps.
Barium. Some people who drink water containing barium in excess of the MCL over many years could experience an increase in their blood pressure.
Beryllium. Some people who drink water containing beryllium well in excess of the MCL over many years could develop intestinal lesions.
Cadmium. Some people who drink water containing cadmium in excess of the MCL over many years could experience kidney damage.
Carbon, Total Organic (TOC). Carbon, Total Organic (TOC) has no health effects. However, total organic carbon provides a medium for the formation of disinfection by products. 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 effects, and may lead to an increased risk of getting cancer.
Chromium. Some people who use water containing chromium well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience allergic dermatitis.
Copper. Copper is an essential nutrient, but some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over a relatively short amount of time could experience gastrointestinal distress. Some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over many years could suffer liver or kidney damage. People with Wilson’s disease should consult their personal doctor.
Cyanide. Some people who drink water containing cyanide well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience nerve damage or problems with their thyroid.
Fluoride. Some people who drink water containing fluoride in excess of the MCL over many years could get bone disease, including pain and tenderness of the bones. Children may get mottled teeth.
Lead. Infants and children who drink water containing lead in excess of the action level could experience delays in their physical or mental development. Children could show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this water over many years could develop kidney problems or high blood pressure.
Mercury (inorganic). Some people who drink water containing inorganic mercury well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience kidney damage.
Nitrate. Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome.
Nitrite. Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrite in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome.
Selenium. Selenium is an essential nutrient. However, some people who drink water containing selenium in excess of the MCL over many years could experience hair or fingernail losses, numbness in fingers or toes, or problems with their circulation.
Sodium. Sodium is an essential nutrient. However, some people who drink water containing sodium in excess of the MCL may experience health promlems.
Sulfate. High levels of sulfates in the drinking water may cause some people to have stomach problems.
Thallium. Some people who drink water containing thallium in excess of the MCL over many years could experience hair loss, changes in their blood, or problems with their kidneys, intestines, or liver.
TDS (Total Dissolved Solids). TDS is an aesthetic water quality problem, however high levels may cause some people to experience health problems.
Synthetic organic contaminants including pesticides and herbicides:
2,4-D. Some people who drink water containing the weed killer 2,4-D well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their kidneys, liver, or adrenal glands.
2,4,5-TP (Silvex). Some people who drink water containing silvex in excess of the MCL over many years could experience liver problems.
Acrylamide. Some people who drink water containing high levels of acrylamide over a long period of time could have problems with their nervous system or blood, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Alachlor. Some people who drink water containing alachlor in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their eyes, liver, kidneys, or spleen, or experience anemia, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Atrazine. Some people who drink water containing atrazine well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their cardiovascular system or reproductive difficulties.
Benzo(a)pyrene [PAH]. Some people who drink water containing benzo(a)pyrene in excess of the MCL over many years may experience reproductive difficulties and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Carbofuran. Some people who drink water containing carbofuran in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their blood, or nervous or reproductive systems.
Chlordane. Some people who drink water containing chlordane in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver or nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Dalapon. Some people who drink water containing dalapon well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience minor kidney changes.
Di (2-ethylhexyl) adipate. Some people who drink water containing di (2-ethylhexyl) adipate well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience general toxic effects such as weight loss, liver enlargement or possible reproductive difficulties.Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate. Some people who drink water containing di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate well in excess of the MCL over many years may have problems with their liver, or experience reproductive difficulties, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Dibromochloropropane (DBCP). Some people who drink water containing DBCP in excess of the MCL over many years could experience reproductive difficulties and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Dinoseb. Some people who drink water containing dinoseb well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience reproductive difficulties.
Dioxin (2,3,7,8-TCDD). Some people who drink water containing dioxin in excess of the MCL over many years could experience reproductive difficulties and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Diquat. Some people who drink water containing diquat in excess of the MCL over many years could get cataracts.
Endothall. Some people who drink water containing endothall in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their stomach or intestines.
Endrin. Some people who drink water containing endrin in excess of the MCL over many years could experience liver problems.
Epichlorohydrin. Some people who drink water containing high levels of epichlorohydrin over a long period of time could experience stomach problems, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Ethylene dibromide. Some people who drink water containing ethylene dibromide in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver, stomach, reproductive system, or kidneys, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Glyphosate. Some people who drink water containing glyphosate in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their kidneys or reproductive difficulties.
Heptachlor. Some people who drink water containing heptachlor in excess of the MCL over many years could experience liver damage and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Heptachlor epoxide. Some people who drink water containing heptachlor epoxide in excess of the MCL over many years could experience liver damage, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Hexachlorobenzene. Some people who drink water containing hexachlorobenzene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver or kidneys, or adverse reproductive effects, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene. Some people who drink water containing hexachlorocyclopentadiene well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their kidneys or stomach.
Lindane. Some people who drink water containing lindane in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their kidneys or liver.
Methoxychlor. Some people who drink water containing methoxychlor in excess of the MCL over many years could experience reproductive difficulties.
Oxamyl [Vydate]. Some people who drink water containing oxamyl in excess of the MCL over many years could experience slight nervous system effects.
PCBs [Polychlorinated biphenyls]. Some people who drink water containing PCBs in excess of the MCL over many years could experience changes in their skin, problems with their thymus gland, immune deficiencies, or reproductive or nervous system difficulties, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Pentachlorophenol. Some people who drink water containing pentachlorophenol in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver or kidneys, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Picloram. Some people who drink water containing picloram in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver.
Simazine. Some people who drink water containing simazine in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their blood.
Toxaphene. Some people who drink water containing toxaphene in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their kidneys, liver, or thyroid, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Volatile Organic Contaminants:
Benzene. Some people who drink water containing benzene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience anemia or a decrease in blood platelets, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Carbon Tetrachloride. Some people who drink water containing carbon tetrachloride in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Chlorobenzene. Some people who drink water containing chlorobenzene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver or kidneys.
o-Dichlorobenzene. Some people who drink water containing o-dichlorobenzene well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or circulatory systems.
p-Dichlorobenzene. Some people who drink water containing p-dichlorobenzene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience anemia, damage to their liver, kidneys, or spleen, or changes in their blood.
1,2-Dichloroethane. Some people who drink water containing 1,2-dichloroethane in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
1,1-Dichloroethylene. Some people who drink water containing 1,1-dichloroethylene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver.
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene. Some people who drink water containing cis-1,2-dichloroethylene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver.
trans-1,2-Dicholoroethylene. Some people who drink water containing trans-1,2-dichloroethylene well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver.
Dichloromethane. Some people who drink water containing dichloromethane in excess of the MCL over many years could have liver problems and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
1,2-Dichloropropane. Some people who drink water containing 1,2-dichloropropane in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Ethylbenzene. Some people who drink water containing ethylbenzene well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver or kidneys.
Styrene. Some people who drink water containing styrene well in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their liver, kidneys, or circulatory system.
Tetrachloroethylene. Some people who drink water containing tetrachloroethylene in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their liver, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene. Some people who drink water containing 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience changes in their adrenal glands.
1,1,1,-Trichloroethane. Some people who drink water containing 1,1,1-trichloroethane in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver, nervous system, or circulatory system.
1,1,2-Trichloroethane. Some people who drink water containing 1,1,2-trichloroethane well in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their liver, kidneys, or immune systems.
Trichloroethylene. Some people who drink water containing trichloroethylene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
TTHMs [Total Trihalomethanes]. Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous systems, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Toluene. Some people who drink water containing toluene well in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their nervous system, kidneys, or liver.
Vinyl Chloride. Some people who drink water containing vinyl chloride in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Xylenes. Some people who drink water containing xylenes in excess of the MCL over many years could experience damage to their nervous system.
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. Daniel Municipal Water is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your 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 available from the safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
Radionuclide Chemical Monitoring (Code 03) (RRAD)
We periodically monitor for Radionuclide chemical constituents (Radio-activity) in the water supply to meet all regulatory requirements. In 2013 we failed to take all of the required samples. Testing for Radionuclide chemicals is used to ensure that the public is provided with safe drinking water. This violation does not necessarily pose a health risk. We have reviewed why we failed to take all of the required samples and will take steps to ensure that it will not happen again.
All sources of drinking water are subject to potential contamination by constituents that are naturally occurring or man made. Those constituents can be microbes, organic or inorganic chemicals, or radioactive materials. 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 Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.
MCLs are set at very stringent levels. To understand the possible health effects described for many regulated constituents, a person would have to drink 2 liters of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have a one-in-a-million chance of having the described health effect.
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised 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 from their health care providers about drinking water. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
We at Daniel Municipal Water work around the clock to provide top quality water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life and our children’s future.
2013 Consumer Confidence Compliance Letter
Daniel Municipal Water
260 E. Teancum Rd.
Heber City, UT 84032
May 2, 2014
Patti Fauver
CCR Compliance
Division of Drinking Water
P.O. Box 144830
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4830
Dear Ms. Fauver:
Subject: Consumer Confidence Report for Daniel Municipal Water UTAH26005
Enclosed is a copy of the Daniel Municipal Water Consumer Confidence Report. It contains the water quality information for our water system for the calendar year 2013 or the most recent sample data.
We have delivered this report to our customers by posting a notice of the availability of the report on our water bill and sending a copy to those that request a copy and allowing inspection of the report at the water system office and making the report available on our Town’s website.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 435-654-5067
Sincerely,
Michael Duggin,
Daniel Municipal Water