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COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM
306
CONSENT
INFORMATIONAL X
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR
June 28, 2004
Meeting
MGRfL- /DEPT J/j/'
Authorization
REQUEST: Utility Department Providing the City Commission with a copy of the
Consumer Confidence Report that will be sent to all residents.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Board item is to inform the City Commission that a Consumer
Confidence Report will again be sent to all Residents which is an Annual Report
on the Quality of their Drinking Water
CONSIDERA TIONS:
The 1996 Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments require that, beginning in
October 1999, all community water systems provide customers with an annual report on
the quality of their drinking water. It is called the Consumer Confidence Report or CCR.
The report format and content are approved in advance by the local DEP office.
There are no violations of any contaminant parameters for the City of Winter Springs
facilities. We added the results of the contaminant being monitored on the west side (cis
1,2. . .) even though it is at a fraction of the MCL.
This is the fifth year that the report will be provided to utility customers. A copy
of the CCR is attached. The report will be sent out in June/July.
A TIACHMENTS:
1. Consumer Confidence Report
COMMISSION ACTION:
None reauired.
Attachment No. 1
Annual Drinking Water Report
The City of Winter Springs
East System LD. 3591394 - 851 Northern Way WTP #1
West System LD. 3590879 - 700 Sheoah Blvd. WTP- #2 &
110 W. Bahama Rd. ,WTP- #3
We're very pleased to provide you with this year's Annual Water Quality Report.
We want to keep you informed about the excellent water and services we have delivered to
you over the past year. Our goal has always has been, to provide to you a safe and
dependable supply of drinking water. The Tuscawilla and Oak Forest areas are generally
served by the East system with the remainder of the City served by the West system. Our
East facility delivers over 800 million gallons of treated water annually. A total of three (3)
production wells at this facility pump an average of 2.2 million gallons daily to meet the
residential, commercial and irrigation needs. Our West facilities deliver over 300 million
gallons of treated water annually from both plants. A total of four (4) production wells
pump an average of 1.64 million gallons daily to meet the residential, commercial and
irrigation needs. These wells are located within close proximity to the plants and have an
average depth of 350 feet, tapping into the Floridan Aquifer.
At all of the Winter Springs treatment plants cascading aeration trays are used to
strip the water of Hydrogen Sulfide. The water is then disinfected by Chlorine gas or
Sodium Hypochlorite before being pumped into the distribution system.
If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please
contact the water treatment facility at 365-4415 from 8:00 am to 4:30 P.M. Monday-
Friday. 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 commission meetings.
They are held the second and fourth Monday of every month at 6:30 P.M. at City Hall
The City of Winter Springs routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking
water according to Federal and State laws. This table shows the results of our most recent
monitoring period from January 1st to December 31st 2003. The state allows us to
monitor for some contaminants less than once a year because the concentration of these
contaminants does not change frequently. Some of our data, though representative, are
more than one year old. All water analyses are the most recent sampling in accordance
with the Safe Drinking Water Act. 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.
In this 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:
Not Applicable (N/A) - does not apply
Non-Detects (ND) - laboratory analysis indicates tbat the constituent is not present.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mgll) - 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 (ugll) . one part per billion corresponds to one minute in
2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
Action Level (AL) - the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other
requirements which a water system must follow.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - The "Maximum Allowed" 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" 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.
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. 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. EP NCDC
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).
In our continuing efforts to maintain a safe and dependable water supply it may be
necessary to make improvements in your water system. The costs of these improvements may be
reflected in the rate structure. Rate adjustments may be necessary in order to address these
improvements.
Please call our office if you have questions.
We at the City of Winter Springs 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 oflife and our children's future.
The sources of drinking water (both tap 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
pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants
that may be present in source water include:
(A) Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment
plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
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(B) Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result
from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas
production, mining, or farming.
(C) Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture,
urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
(D) 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 stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
(E) 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, EP A prescribes regulations that limit the amount
of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish
limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide the same protection for public health.
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.
3591394 Winter Springs East
TEST RESULT TABLE
** Results in the Level Detected column for radiological contaminants, inorganic contaminants, synthetic organic
contaminants including pesticides and herbicides, and volatile organic contaminants are the highest average at any of the
sampling points or the highest detected level at any sampling point, depending on the sampling frequency.
Contaminant and Unit Date of MCUAL Level Range MCLG MCL Likely Source of
of Measurement sample Violation Detected Contamination
analysis YIN
Radiological Contaminants
Gross Alpha (pCiIl) 6/02 N 3.1 N/A 0 15 Erosion of natural
deoosits
Inorganic Contaminants
Fluoride (ppm) 6/02 N 0.438 N/A 0 4 Erosion of natural
deposits; water
additive which
promotes strong
teeth; discharge from
fertilizer and
aluminwn factories
Bariwn (ppm) 6/02 N .0120 N 2 2 Discharge from
drilling waste;
Erosion of natural
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Chromium (PPb) 6/02 N 4.71 N 100 100 Discharge from steel
and pilip mills;
Erosion of natural
deposits.
Sodium (ppm) 6/02 N 37.7 N/A N/A 160 Salt water intrusion,
leaching from soil
Lead and Copper Home Sampling
Lead (tap water) (PPb) 2001 N 4.7 N/A 0 AL=15 Corrosion of
(901h household plumbing
pcrccnlil.: ) systems, erosion of
natural deposits
Copper (tap water) 2001 N .919 0 1.3 AL=1.3 Corrosion of
(ppm) (901h sampling household plumbing
percentile) site systems; erosion of
exceeded natural deposits;
AL leaching from wood
oreservati ves
TTHMs and Stage 1 Disinfectant/Disinfection By-Product (DIDBP)
Parameters
. For the following parameters monitored under Stage 1 DIDBP regulations, the level detected is the annual average of
the quarterly averages: Bromate, Chloramines, Chlorine, Haloacetic Acids, and/or TIHM (MCL 80 ppb). Range of
Results is the range of results (lowest to highest) at the individual sampling sites.
. For TTIIMs monitored under rules adopted before the Stage 1 DIDBP rules (MCL = 100 ppb), the level detected is
the highest running annual average calculated quarterly. The Range of Results is the range of results (lowest to
highest) at the individual sampling sites.
Tribalomethanes
TIHM 2003 N 56.2 50.8-59.9 0 100 By-product of
[Total (annual drinking water
trihalomethanesl (DOb) average) chlorination
3590879 Winter Springs West
TEST RESULT TABLE
Contaminant and Unit of
Measurement
Date of MCUAL
sample Violation
anal sis Y IN
Radiological Contaminants
Gross Alpha (pCiJl) 6/02 N
Level
Detected
Range
MCLG
MCL
Likely Source of
Contamination
Inorganic Contaminants
Fluoride (ppm) 6/02 N
0.291 0.261-
0.291
4
4 Erosion of natural
deposits; water
additive which
promotes strong
teeth; discharge
from fertilizer and
aluminum factories
Barium (ppm) 6/02 N .00764 ,005- 2 2 Discharge from
.00764 drilling waste;
Erosion of natural
deposits.
Chromium (ppb) 6/02 N 5.09 5.00-5.09 100 100 Discharge from
steel and pulp
mills; Erosion of
natural deposits.
Sodium (ppm) 6/02 N 12.1 6.14-12.1 N/A 160 Salt water
intrusion, leaching
from soil
~ olitile Organic
~ontaminate
Ps-l,2-dichloroethylene (ppb) 9/03 N 1.275 1.26-1.29 0 70 Discharge from
Ivoluntary check well #3  industrial
chemical
factories
Lead (tap water) (ppb) 2002 1 2.76 o site 0 AL=15 Corrosion of
(90th exceeded household
percentile) AL plumbing systems,
erosion of natural
deposits
Copper (tap water) 2002 1 .81 o sampling 1.3 AL=1.3 Corrosion of
(ppm) (90th sites household
percentile) exceeded plumbing systems;
AL erosion of natural
deposits; leaching
from wood
preservatives
TTHMs and Stage 1l Disinfectant/Disinfection By-Product (D/DBP)
Parameters
. For the following parameters monitored Wlder Stage 1 D/DBP regulations, the level detected is the annual average of the
quarterly averages: Bromate, Chloramines, Chlorine, Haloacetic Acids, and/or TI1IM (MCL 80 ppb). Range of Results
is the range of results (lowest to highest) at the individual sampling sites.
. For TTHMs monitored Wlder rules adopted before the Stage 1 D/DBP rules (MCL = 100 ppb), the level detected is the
highest running annual average calculated quarterly. The Range of Results is the range of results (lowest to highest) at
the individual sampling sites.
TI1IM 2003 N 50.7 26.7-74.4 0 100 By-product of
[fotal trihalomethanes] ( 31UIuaI drinking water
(ppb) average) chlorination
HELPFUL WATER HINTS
LOWERING WATER BILL & CONSERVING WATER:
I. An average tub holds 50 gallons of water. Conserve water by only partially filling the tub.
2. Install water saving showerheads.
3. Only run dishwashers and washing machines with full loads.
4. Regularly check pipes, hoses, valves, and faucets for leaks
5. Add food coloring to the water in the tank. Ifblue color appears in bowl without flushing,
there is a leak. Fix or replace parts.
6. Longer grass means less evaporation. Let grass grow taller in hot, dry
weather.
7. Set irrigation timer for early morning, around 2 AM. or 3 AM. to help prevent evaporation
and help to increase your water pressure for household activities.
8. Install an irrigation rain gauge to prevent over watering.
9. Use a broom instead of a water hose to clear debris from patios, driveways, and sidewalks.
10. Do not allow garden hose's to run unattended.
Watering Restriction
Even residential and commercial addresses can water their lawns Thursday and
Sundays
Odd residential and commercial addresses can water their lawns Wednesday and
Saturday
For more information on rules under the water restriction you can contact the City
of Winter Springs Water Treatment facility at 407-365-4415.
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Attachment NO.1
Annual Drinking Water Report
The City of Winter Springs
East System I.D. 3591394 - 851 Northern Way WTP #1
West System I.D. 3590879 -700 Sheoah Blvd. WTP- #2 &
110 W. Bahama Rd. . WTP- #3
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We're very pleased to provide you with this year's Annual Water Quality Report.
We want to keep you informed about the excellent water and services we have delivered to
you over the past year. Our goal has alway~een, to prov~de@lyou a safe and .
dependable supply of drinking water.' The Tuscawilla and Oak Forest areas are generally
served by the East system with the remainder of the City served by the West system. Our
East facility delivers over 800 million gallons of treated water annually. A total of three (3)
production wells at this facility pump an average of 2.2 million gallons daily to meet the
residential, commercial and irrigation needs. Our West facilities deliver over 300 million
gallons of treated water annually from both plants. A total of four (4) production wells
pump ~m average of 1.64 million gallons daily to meet the residential, commercial and
irrigation needs. These wells are located within close proximity to the plants and have an
average depth of 350 feet, tapping into the Floridan Aquifer.
At all of the Winter Springs treatment plants cascading aeration trays are used to
strip the water of Hydrogen Sulfide. The water is then disinfected by Chlorine gas or
Sodium Hypochlorite before being pumped into the distribution system.
If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please
contact the water treatment facility at 365~4415 from 8:00 am to 4:30 P.M. Monday-
Friday. 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 commission meetings.
They are held the second and fourth Monday of every month at 6:30 P.M~ at City Hall
The City of Winter Springs routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking
water according to Federal and State laws. This table shows the results of our most recent
monitoring period from January 1st to December 31st 2003. The@ate allows us to
monitor for some contaminants less than once a year because the concentration of these
contaminants does not change (requently. Some of our data, though representative, are
more than one year old.. All water aQ.alyses are the most recent sampling in accordance
with the Safe Drinking Water Act. 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.
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In this 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:
Not Applicable (N/A) - does not apply
Non-Detects (ND) - laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present.
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