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US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 01 FIRST ClASS PALMER, TX 75152
Annual Drinking Water Quality Report TX0700007
CITY OF PALMER
Annual Water Quality Report For the period of January I to Oectmber 31 . 20 16 This n:port is intended to provide you with important information about your drinking water and the efforts made by the water system to provide ~afe drinking water.
For moo: information regarding this n:port oontact:
Name City of Palmer Phone 972-449-3160
CITY OF PALMER is Purchased Surface Water
Este n:porte incluye infonnaci6n importantc sobre el agua para tomar. Para as istencia en espallol, favor de llamar al tcltfono 972-449-3 160
Sources of Drinking Wa-ter The sources of drinking water (both lap 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 pickup subs lances resulting &om the presence of animals or from human activity. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to conrain 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 oblained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791. Conlaminants that may be present in source water include:
- Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. - Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and melals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water 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 storm water runott: and residential uses.
- Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.
Lead and Copper Copper
•1H\1 ' Lead .
~:
Date Sampled
MCLG
12-312010 -(
Action Level (AL)
90th Percentile
# SitesOve AL
Units
0.538
l.3
90%
10
ppm
N
Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood prf?sc:rvatives; Corrosion of household plumbing s_ystems.
4.22
15
90%
17
ppb
N
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natUral deposits.
Violation Likely Source of Contamination (YIN)
..
,. ..... . ·~1..2:3120l0
j
Regulated Contaminants Oisinftttantsand Oi.Jinfrction By-Products
Holoactdc Acids (HAAS)
Likely Sou~ of Contamination
Collection Date
Highest Level Detected
Range of Levels Detected
MCLG
MCL
Units
Violation
2016
28
15.8. 53.6
No goal for the
60
ppb
N
By-product of drinkin&water disinfection.
ppb
N
By-product of drinking water disinfection.
total
47
29.3. 56
No goal for the total
80
H ighcst Level
Range: of Levels
. MCLG
MCL
Delee:~
Detected
2016
0.298
0.298 • 0.298
10
10
ppm
N
Collection DOle
Highest Level Detected
Range of Levels Dc!cctcd
MCLG
MCL
Units .
Violation
U•ltntctic Acid (HAAS)
2016
29
9.2-61.4
No goal for the
60
ppb
N
By-product. of drinking water disinfection.
Total Trtbalomtthlnts fiT liM)
2016
53
31.5. 89.6
No goal for the total
80
ppb
N
By-produCt of drinkins Water disinfection.
CoUa:tion Date
Highest Lcvtl Detec:tc:d
Range of Levels
MCLG
MCL
U.iits
Violation
0412712011
0 .747
0.61 - 0.747
0
10
ppb
N
Erosion of natural dcpooits; Runoff from or<:hards; RunotT from glass IU1d electronics production wastes.
04/27/2011
0.0599
0.059 - 0.0599
2
2
ppm
N
Discharge of drilling wast..-s; DiJCbarge ITorn metal rdincries; Erosion of natural deposits.
Chromium
04/2712011
0.403
0.341 - 0.403
100
100
p.pb
N
Disehar&e from steel and pulp mills: Erosion of natural deposits.
Fluorldt
04127/2011
0.6
0.55-0.6
4
4 .0
ppm
N
Erosion of rlaruraf deposits~ Water additive which aluminum factories' Runoff.from fertil~r usc: Leaching from septic tanks. sewage: Erosion of natural deposits.
Total Tritl•lomcthilnes fiTHM) lnorgank Coat1minan'ts
j Nitrate lmeas•red as
2016
Collection
Da~
Units ·
Violation
Nitrogen(
Likely Source .ofContaminat•on
Ruooff from fertilizer use: Leaching from septic tanks. scwag.c; Erosion of natural deposits.
Rockett SUD Re&ulated Contaminants Oblnftttanr, artd DisinfKrion By-.Prochtets
Likely Sour<:e of Contamination
'
lnorga•ic Contaminants
Arsenic
Barium
~~
Likely Source of Contamination
De~
_:.
promotes strong~ ; Discharge from fertilizer and
2016
0 . !6
0. 102-0. 16
10
10
ppm
N
Selenium
0412712011
0.781
0.547 - 0.781
so
so
ppb
N
Th•lliu•
04127n011
0.006
0.005 - 0.006
0.5
2
ppb
N
Col lection Date
Highest Level Detected
Range of Levels Detected
MCLG.
MCL
Units
Violation
0412712011
4.7
4 . 1 -4.7
0
so
pCiiJ..•
N
Collection Date
Highcst Level
Range of Levels
MCLG
MCL.
Units
Violation
De~
Detected
Nitntc (mcuured as Nitrogtn)
Radio1ctive Contamia•nts
Beta/photon emitte~
Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries;
Erosion .or nruuraJ deposits; Discharge from mines. Discharge frori\ electrOnics. ala.s.s, and Leachin& from ore-processing Sites; drug factories. likely Source of Contamination
Decoy of naiUntl and man-made deposits.
Ctty of Mtdlothran.
Regulated Contaminants
o· iofcctants ond Disinfection By-Prodoocts
Likdy Source ofCon[8.mination
Cblorltt
20 16
0.82
0.24. 0.82
0.8
I
ppm
N
By-product of drinking water disinfea.ion.
Holoacctic Acids (HAAS)
2016
40
23.5. 36.5
No goal for the total
60
ppb
N
By-product of drink in& water disinfection.
Total Tribalo•ett.anu
2016
51
28.9. 49.5
No goal for total
the
80
ppb
N
Dy-product of drinking- disinfection.
Collection Date
Highcst Level Dctcctt:d
Range of Levels
MCLG
MCL
Units
Violation
2016
0.21
0 .21·0.21
6
6
ppb
N
IArsenic
2016
I
0·0.94
0
10
ppb
N
Barhlm
2016
0.049
0 .037-0.049
2
2
ppm
N
Chroatium
2016
0.99
0.65-0.99
100
100
ppb
N
(TfiiM) Inorganic: Contan~inantJ
Antimo111y
Likely Soufct of Contamination
~d
Oischqe from pctrolcom refineries; fire n:tardants;
ceramics; electronics; solder. test addition. Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; RWlOff from glass nnd electronics production wos~ . Discharge of drilling wastes; DiscbaJ&e ITorn mctol
refineries; Erosion of natural deposilS. Discharge ITorn steel ond polp mills; Erosion of natural deposits.
Cyonidt
2016
81.9
8.96-81.9
200
200
ppb
N
Discharge from plastic and fertilizer faclOries; Discharge from stccVmcU!l factories.
Fluoride
2016
0.2
0.151 -0.206
4
4.0
ppm
N
Erosion of naturol deposits; Water additive which promotes strong tetlh; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum foctorics.
2016
I
0.898- 1.46
10
10
ppm
N
Nitrtl
.-
Runoff from fcrtilim- use; leaching from septic
tanks. sewage; Erosion of natural deposits.
Nitrift Imeasured as N.itrogen
09/ 1612013
0.05f:S
0.0515-0.0515
I
I
ppm
N
Collection Date
Highest Level Detected ·
Ronge of Levels Dete<.1ed
MCLG
MCL
Units
Violation
Cblorit<
2016
·0.7
0-0.7
0.8
I
ppm
N
By-product of drinking wat
Haloocttic Acids (HAAS)
2016
45
21.5-54.6
No goal for th< total
60
ppb
N
By-product of drinking water disinfection.
Total Triba.lomdhn
2016
59
27.7-66.6
No gonl for the total ·
80
ppb
N
By-product of drinking water disinfection.
Collection Date
Highest Cevel Detected
Range of Levels
MCLG
MCL
Units
Violation
2016
0.046
0.025 - 0.046
2
2
ppm
N
Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal n:fmerics; Erosion of natural deposits.
Chromilem
2016
0.93
0-0.93
100
100
ppb
N
Discharge from steel and pulp mills; Erosion of natund deposits.
Cyanide
2016
&4.2
0-84.2
200
200
ppb
N
Discharge from plastic and fertilizer factories ; Discharge from steel/metal factories.
fluoride
2016
0.6
0.0705 - 0.552
4
4.0
ppm
N
Erosioo of Mturol deposits; Water lldditive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
2016
1
0.374- 1.11
10
10
ppm
N
Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tonics, sewage; Erosion of natunll deposits.
High
Range of Levels Detected
MCLG
MCL
Units
Violation
01/12/2011
1
1-1
0
5
pCi/1..
N
Collectioo Date
Hi.ghest Level Detected
Range of Levels Detected
MCLG
MCL
Units
Violation
Runoff from fertilizer use: Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of naturol deposits.
City of Waxahachte Regulated Contaminants Disiaftttants and Disinffition
By-Procfacb
(TTHM) lnorganit Contaminanu ·
Barium
'
Nitrogen! Radioactive Coat1mi.nan!5
.. Collectioo Date
Combintd Rodium 2261228
Syntbrlic O
I ouri
Likely Source of Contamination
-
Detccred
t;
INitrate (musurc:d as
Likely Source of Contamination
Likely Source ofCootamination
Erosion of natural deposits.
Likely Source of Contamination
h.rb;.;,l..
0.3
0-0.3
Herbicide runoff.
Violations Table Consumer Confidence Rule The COflSWJICI' Coofidcnce Rule requires community water systems to prepare and provide to their custoroers annual consumer oonfidence n:ports on the quality of the water delivcrtd by the systems.
Vioblioo Type
Violation Begin
Vlolotion End
CCR ADEQUACY/AVAILABILITY/CONTENT
07101/2014
06/3012016
CCR ADEQUACY/AVAfLABILITY/CONTENT
07101/2015
06/3()/20 16
Violation Expbnotion We failed to provide to you. our drinking water customers, an annual report that adequately informed you about the quality of our drinkimt water and the risks from exposure to contaminants detected in our drinking water. We failtd to provide to you, our drinking waler customers. an arutUal report that adequately informed you ahoot the qual ity of our drinking waict .and the risks from exposure to cootaminants detected in our drinking water.
Lead and Copper Rule The Lclld and Copper Rule protects public h
cootainina olunibin2 malerials. Violation Typ< FOLLOW-UPOR ROUTINE TAP M/R (LCR)
Viol• lion Begio
Vtolation End
1010112015
2016
Violotion Explanation We failtd to test our drinking water for the oontaminant and period indicoted. Becouse of lhU failure. we cannot be sun: of the
I quality of our drinking Wiler during the period indica1ed. FOLLOW-UP OR ROUTINE TAP MIR (lCR)
1010112016
2016
We failtd to test our drinking water for the oontaminiWlt and period indicoted. Because of this failure, we cannot be sun: of the
I quality of our drinking water during the period indicated.
Public NotifiCation Rule The Public Notification Rule h if there is a serious problem with their drinking water (e.g., a
boil water emcrllCtiCY). Vlolotlon Type PUBLIC NOTICE RULE LINKED TO VIOLATION
VIolation Begin
Vlolotion End
02/0812016
2016
VIolation Explonation We failed to adequately notify you, our drinking water oon.'IUmcrs. llhou< a violation of the drinking water regulations.
- 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, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. Contaminants may be found in drinking water that may cause taste, color, or odor problems. These types of problems are not necessarily causes for health concerns. For more information on taste, odor, or color of drinking water, please contact the system's business office. · You may be more vulnerable than the general population to certain microbial contaminants, such as Cryptosporidium, in drinking water. Infants, some elderly, or immunocompromised persons such as those undergoing chemotherapy for cancer; persons who have undergone organ transplants; those who are undergoing treatment with steroids; and people with HTV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, can be particularly at risk from infections. You should seek advice about drinking water from your physician or health care providers Additional guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791 ). 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. We are responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but we cannot control the yariety 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/safewaternead.
. (Information about Source Water Assessments)
The TCEQ completed an assessment of your source water and results indicate that some of your sources are susceptible to certain contaminants. The sampling requirements for your water system are based on this susceptibility and previous sample data. Any detections oftbese contaminants maybe found in this Consumer Confident Report. For more information on source water assesments and protection efforts at our system, contact [Charles Slovak]
For more information about your sources of water, please refer to the Source Water As..:ssment Viewer available at the following URL: http://~. tceq .trus. gov/gis/swaview
Further details about sources and sou=-water assessments are available in Drinking Water Watch at the following URL: http: //dww2 .tceq.texas .gov/ DWWI Source Water Name
Typ< of Water
Repon Status
SW
Active
CC FROM TX0700033 ROCKETT
SW FROM ROCKETT SUD Location The
source of drinking water used
by ROCKETT SUD is Purchased Surface Water from Robert WLake Waxahachie, Lake Bardwell)
Sokoll WTP (Cedar Creek, Richland Chambers Reservoirs) City of Midlothian (Joe Pool) City of Waxahachie
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Regu lated Conta minants Detected
Water Quality Test Results The following tables contain scientific terms and measures. some of which rnay require explanation
Definitions:
Avg:
Regulatory compliance with SQme MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly san1ples.
Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL:
The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs we.set.;. close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available matment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG:
The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a ntargin of safery.
Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL:
The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking wa1er. There is convincin& evidence that addition of a disinfectant is ~eccssary for control of microbial
Maximum reSidual disinfectant level goal or MRDLG:
contaminants. The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known c.,/ expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the usc: of di infectants to control microbial contaminants.
MFL
million fibers per liter (a measure of asbestos)
no:
not applicable.
NTU
nephelometric turbidity units (a measure of turbidity)
pCill
picoeuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity)
ppb:
micrograms per liter or pans per billion - or one ounce in 7 350,000 gallons of water.
ppm:
milligrams per liter or pans j,er million -or one ounce in 7,350 gallons of water.
ppt
parts per trillion, or nanognlrllS per liter (ng/L)
ppq
parts per quadrillion. or picograms per.liter (pgll)
Dis in fee tant
Year
Average Level
Minimum Level
Maximum Level
MRDL
MRoLG
Unit of Measure
Violation (YIN)
Total ·
2015
1.82
2.12
1.22
=4
=4
ppm
N
Liktlly Source of Contamination Water additive used to control !f1icrobes.
