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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDDW-2024-0081332023 Annual Utah Test and Training Range PWS ID: UT02060 What is a Consumer Confidence Report 2 A message from our President 3 About Your Drinking Water Supply 4 What are the Sources of Contaminants? 5 Protecting Your Drinking Water Supply 6 About Lead 7 Important Information About Your Water 8-9 •Fluoride •Nitrates •PFOA/PFAS Water Quality Results 10 Definitions of Terms Used in Document 11 Water Quality Results: Detailed Charts 12-14 PFOS & PFOA Monitoring Results 15 Tested for, But Not Detected 16 About Us 17 Contact Us 18 Each year, Utah Test and Training Range, operated by American Water Operations and Maintenance LLC produces a Water Quality Report. For more information about this report, please contact American Water at 801-695-9785 or by email at hillafb@amwater.com. Once again, we proudly present our Annual Water Quality Report, also referred to as a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). CCRs let consumers know what contaminants, if any, were detected in their drinking water as well as related potential health effects. CCRs also include details about where your water comes from and how it is treated. Additionally, they educate customers on what it takes to deliver safe drinking water and highlight the need to protect drinking water sources. A message from American Water- Military Services Group’s President Sean Wheatley President, American Water – Military Services Group . 3 American Water’s Military Services Group owns and operates water and wastewater utilities under the Utilities Privatization program and proudly provides water and wastewater services to military communities around the country, including yours. Our Company’s Vision – “We Keep Life Flowing” - drives everything we do for you, our customers. To reinforce our vision and maintain your trust, it’s important that we share with you information about our commitment to providing high-quality water service. I am pleased to provide you with the 2023 Annual Water Quality Report with detailed information about the source and quality of your drinking water. We have prepared this report using the data from water quality testing conducted for your local water system from January through December 2023. With equal importance, we place a strong focus on acting as stewards of our environment.In all the communities we serve, we work closely with the local directorates of public works, civil engineering squadrons, local environmental departments, and state regulatory agencies to protect environmental quality, educate customers on how to use water wisely,and ensure the high quality of your drinking water every day. At American Water, our values – safety, trust, environmental leadership, teamwork, and high performance – mean more than simply making water available “on -demand”. It means every employee working to deliver a key resource for public health, fire protection, mission assurance, the economy, and the overall quality of life we all enjoy. For more information or for additional copies of this report, visit us online at www.amwater.com. Sean Wheatley Military Services Group American Water WHERE YOUR WATER COMES FROM Drinking water for the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR) comes from groundwater wells located at the compound. The water is low -quality with high levels of sodium and other impurities. American Water operates a reverse osmosis treatment plant at the compound in order to treat the water to drinking water standards. Disinfection treatment: All UTTR water sources are treated with chlorine for disinfection. 4 QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE UTAH TEST & TRAINING RANGE WATER SYSTEM Communities served: Utah Test & Training Range Water sources: Groundwater wells Average amount of water supplied to customers on a daily basis: •17,000 gallons per day. 5 FOR MORE INFORMATION To learn more about your water supply and local activities, visit us online at www.amwater.com or contact the regional Source Water Protection Lead, American Water 801-695-9786 WHAT ARE WE DOING? Our priority is to provide reliable, quality drinking water service for customers. The source of supply is an important part of that mission. We work to understand and reduce potential risks to your drinking water supply. We have developed a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan under the guidance of the Utah Drinking Water Sourc e Protection Program. The intent of the program is to identify and address potential threats to drinking water supplies. Stakeholder involvement is an important part of the program. We partner with the Hill AFB Environmental office and participate in the monthly Water Working Group meetings to review and discuss activities at UTTR that can affect water quality. Report any spills, illegal dumping or suspicious activity to UTTR Fire Department by Dialing 911. 6 7 CHECK YOUR PLUMBING AND SERVICE LINE If you live in an older home, consider having a licensed plumber check your plumbing for lead. If your service line is made of lead, and you’re planning to replace it, be sure to contact us at 1-801-695-9786. 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 facilities plumbing. American 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. 8 FLUORIDE Fluoride is a naturally occurring substance that can be present in drinking water from two sources: 1.By nature when groundwater contacts fluoride-containing minerals naturally present in the earth; or 2.By a water purveyor adding fluoride to the water system. American Water does not add fluoride to this water system. If you have any questions on fluoride, please contact us at (801) 695-9785 or by email at hillafb@amwater.com. PFAS Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are manufactured chemicals used in many household products including nonstick cookware (e.g., Teflon ), stain repellants (e.g., Scotchgard ), and waterproofing (e.g., GORE-TEX ). They are also used in industrial applications such as in firefighting foams and electronics production. There are thousands of PFAS chemicals, and they persist in the environment. Two well-known PFAS chemicals are perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS). These were phased out of production in the United States and replaced by hexafluoropropylene oxide-dimer acid (commonly known as GenX ), perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS) and others. American Water and Bio Environmental performed voluntary sampling to better understand occurrence of certain PFAS in drinking water sources in 2016 and 2020. This sampling allows us to be better prepared as U.S. EPA is currently developing drinking water standards for six PFAS chemicals – PFOA (4 ppt), PFOS (4 ppt) and GenX , PFBS, PFNA, and PFHxS as a group using a Hazard Index of 1. For more information on the proposed PFAS drinking water standards, please visit https://www.epa.gov/pfas. The science and regulation of PFAS and other contaminants is always evolving, and American Water strives to be a leader in research and development. PFAS contamination is one of the most rapidly changing areas in the drinking water field. We have invested in our own independent research, as well as engaging with other experts in the field to understand PFAS occurrence in the environment. We are also actively assessing treatment technologies that can effectively remove PFAS from drinking water, because we believe that investment in research is critically important to addressing this issue. 9 NITRATES Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age. High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods of time because of rainfall or agricultural activity. If you are caring for an infant you should ask advice from your health care provider. 10 WATER QUALITY STATEMENT We are pleased to report that during calendar year 2023, the results of testing of your drinking water complied with all state and federal drinking water requirements. For your information, we have compiled a list in the table below showing the testing of your drinking water during 2023. The Utah Division of Drinking Water allows us to monitor for some contaminants less than once per year because the concentration of the contaminants does not change frequently. Some of our data, though representative, are more than one year old. 1111 LEAD AND COPPER MONITORING PROGRAM - At least 5 tap water samples collected at customers’ taps every 3 years Substance (with units)Year Sampled Compliance Achieved MCLG Action Level (AL)90th Percentile No. of Premises Sampled Locations Above Action Level Typical Source Lead (ppb)2021 Yes 15 15 4 5 0 Corrosion of household plumbing systems. Copper (ppm)2021 Yes 1.3 1.3 0.214 5 0 Corrosion of household plumbing systems. REVISED TOTAL COLIFORM RULE - At least 3 samples collected each month in the distribution system Substance (with units)Year Sampled Compliance Achieved MCLG MCL Highest No. of Samples Typical Source Total Coliform 1 2023 Yes N/A TT = No more than 1 positive monthly sample 0 Naturally present in the environment. E. Coli 2 2023 Yes 0 TT = No confirmed samples 0 Human and animal fecal waste. NOTE: Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator of the general bacteriol ogical quality of the water. We are reporting the highest percentage of positive samples / highest number of positive samples in any month. 1 The Treatment Technique for Total Coliforms requires that if the maximum percentage OR number of total coliform positive samples are exceeded a system assessment must be conducted, any sanitary defects identified, and corrective actions completed. Additional Level 1 Assessments or Level 2 Assessments are required depending on the circumstances. 2 The Treatment Technique for E. Coli requires that for any total coliform positive routine sample with one or more total colif orm positive check samples and an E. coli positive result for any of the samples a Level 2 Assessment must be conducted, any sanitary defects identified, and corrective actions completed. The E. Coli MCL is exceeded if routine and repeat samples are total coliform -positive and either is E. coli-positive, or the system fails to take repeat samples following an E. coli -positive routine sample, or the system fails to analyze total coliform -positive repeat samples for E. coli. 12 American Water Military Service Group – Hill AFB conducts extensive monitoring to determine if your water meets all water quality standards. The detections of our monitoring are reported in the following tables. While most monitoring was conducted in 2023, certain substances are monitored less than once per year because the levels do not change frequently. For help with interpreting the tables below, see the “Definition of Terms Used in This Report” on the previous page. HOW TO READ THIS TABLE (FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) •Starting with Substance (with units), read across. •Year Sampled is usually in 2023, but may be a prior year. •A Yes under Compliance Achieved means the amount of the substance met government requirements. •MCLG/MRDLG is the goal level for that substance (this may be lower than what is allowed). •MCL/MRDL/TT/Action Level shows the highest level of substance (contaminant) allowed. •Highest, Lowest or Average Compliance Result represents the measured amount detected. •Range tells the highest and lowest amounts measured. •Typical Source tells where the substance usually originates. Some unregulated substances are measured, but maximum contaminant levels have not been established by the government. These contaminants are shown for your information. NOTE: Regulated contaminants not listed in this table were not found in the treated water supply. DISINFECTION BYPRODUCTS - Collected in the Distribution System Substance (with units) Year Sampled Compliance Achieved MCLG MCL Highest LRAA Range Detected Typical Source Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) (ppb) 2022 Yes NA 80 5.7 ND to 2.5 By-product of drinking water disinfection. Haloacetic Acids (HAAs) (ppb)2022 Yes NA 60 ND ND By-product of drinking water disinfection. NOTE: Compliance is based on the running annual average at each location (LRAA). The Highest LRAA reflects the highest average at any location and the Range Detected reflects all samples used to calculate the running annual averages. DISINFECTANTS - Collected in the Distribution System and at the Treatment Plant Substance (with units) Year Sampled Compliance Achieved MRDLG MRDL Highest Compliance Result Range Detected Typical Source Entry Point Chlorine Residual (ppm)2023 Yes 4 4 1.76 0.40 to 1.76 Water additive used to control microbes. Distribution System Chlorine Residual (ppm)2023 Yes 4 4 1.31 0.12 to 1.31 Water additive used to control microbes. 13 14 Asbestos – Collected in the Distribution System Substance (with units) Year Sampled Compliance Achieved MCLG MCL Highest Compliance Result Range Detected Typical Source Asbestos (MFL)2020 Yes 7 7 ND ND Decay of asbestos cement water mains; Erosion of natural deposits OTHER REGULATED SUBSTANCES - Collected at the Treatment Plant Substance (with units) Year Sampled Compliance Achieved MCLG MCL/SCML Highest Compliance Result Range Detected Typical Source Nitrate (ppm)2023 Yes 10 10 0.46 ND to 0.46 Runoff from fertilizer use; industrial or domestic wastewater discharges; erosion of natural deposits. Arsenic (ppm)2023 Yes 0 0.01 ND ND Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes Sulfate (ppb)2023 Yes NA 1000 3.26 ND to 3.26 Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from mines Total Dissolved Solids (ppm)2023 Yes NA 2000 304 196 to 304 originate from natural sources, sewage, urban and agricultural run-off, and industrial wastewater Sodium1 2023 Yes NA NA 79 79 Erosion from naturally occurring deposits Turbidity (NTU)2023 Yes NA 5 0.12 0.12 Naturally present in water. pH (std unit)2 2023 Yes NA 6.5-8.5 10.44 6.97 to 10.44 PH is a measure of acid/base properties of water. Selenium (ppm)2023 Yes 0.05 0.05 0.0009 0.0009 Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from mines 1 - For healthy individuals the sodium intake from water is not important because a much greater intake of sodium takes place from salt in the diet. However, sodium levels above the recommended upper limit may be of concern to individuals on a sodium restricted diet. 2 - Substances with Secondary MCLs do not have MCLGs; these limits are primarily established to address aesthetic concerns. UNREGULATED PERFLUORINATED COMPOUNDS Parameter Year Sampled Units Average Result Range Detected Typical Source Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)2020 ppt 0.304 ND to 6.08 Manufactured chemical(s); used in household goods for stain, grease, heat and water resistance Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS)2020 ppt ND ND 15 PFAS MONITORING American Water has performed voluntary sampling in 2020 to better understand the occurrence of certain PFAS in drinking water sources. This sampling allows us to understand how our water compares against the non-enforceable Health Advisory Level set by U.S. EPA. Sampling also allows American Water to be better prepared as U.S. EPA is currently developing drinking water standards for PFOA and PFOS. PFAS are not regulated in Utah. In 2023, U.S. EPA proposed drinking water standards for six PFAS chemicals – PFOA (4 ppt), PFOS (4 ppt) and GenX , PFBS, PFNA, and PFHxS as a group using a Hazard Index of 1. For more information on the proposed PFAS drinking water standards, please visit https://www.epa.gov/pfas PFAS chemicals are unique, so two PFAS chemicals at the same level typically do not present the same risk. Therefore, you should not compare the results for one PFAS chemical against the results of another. 16 •1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane •1,1,1-Trichloroethane •1,1,2,2-Tetrchloroethane •1,1,2-Trichloroethane •1,1,2-Trichlorotrifluoroethane •1,1-Dichloroethane •1,1-Dichloroethene •1,1-Dichloropropene •1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene •1,2,3-Trichloropropane •1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene •1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene •1,2-Dichlorobenzene •1,2-Dichloroethane •1,2-Dichloroporpane •1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene •1,3-Dichlorobenzene •1,3-Dichloropropane •1,4-Dichlorobenzene •2,2-Dichloropropane •2-Chlorotoluene •Benzene •Bromobenzene •Bromochloromethane •Bromodichloromethane •Bromoform •Bromomethane •Carbon Tetrachloride •Chlorobenzene •Chloroethane •Chloroform •Chloromehtane •cis -1,2-Dichloroethene •cis -1,3-Dichloropropene •Dibromochloromethane •Dibromomethane •Dichlorodifluoromethane •Ethyl Benzene •Hexachlorobutadiene •Isopropylbenzene •Methyl tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE) •Methylene Chloride •Naphthalene •n -Butyl Benzene •n -Propyl Benzene •p -Isoprpyltoluene •sec-Butyl Benzene •Styrene •tert-Butylbenzene •Tetrachloroethene •Toluene •trans -1,2-Dichloroethene •trans -1,3-Dichloropropene •Trichloroethene •Trichlorofluoromethane •Vinyl Chloride •Xylenes, Total •Alachlor •Aldrin •Atrazine •Benzo(a)pyrene •Bis(2-ethylhexyl)Adaipate •Bis(2-ethylhexyl)Phthalate •Butachlor •Alpha-Chlordane •Gamma-Chlordane •Chlordane-Total •Diedrin •Hexachlorobenzene •Hexachlorocyclopentadiene •Metolachlor •Metribuzin •Propachlor •Simazine •Endrin •Heptachlor •Heptachlor Epoxide •Lindane •Methoxychlor •PCB -1016 •PCB -1221 •PCB -1232 •PCB -1242 •PCB -1248 •PCB -1254 •PCB -1260 •PCB -Total •Toxaphene •Cyanide •Fluoride •Antimony •Arsenic •Barium •Berylium •Cadmium •Chromium •Mercury •Nickel •Selenium •Thallium •3-Hydroxycarbofuran •Aldicarb •Aldicarb Sulfone •Aldicarb Sulfoxide •Carbaryl •Carbofuran •Methomyl •Oxamyl •2,4,5-TP (Silvex) •2,4-D •Dalapon •Dicamba •Dinoseb •Pentachlorophenol •Picloram 17 18 WATER INFORMATION SOURCES United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA): www.epa.gov/safewater Safe Drinking Water Hotline: (800) 426-4791 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov American Water Works Association: www.awwa.org Water Quality Association: www.wqa.org National Library of Medicine/National Institute of Health: www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/drinkingwater.html Utah Division of Drinking Water: 801-536-4200 www.deq.Utah.gov/division-drinking-water If you have any questions about this report, your drinking water, or service, please contact American Water, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 801-695-9785 or by email at hillafb@amwater.com