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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 CCRTrophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1 Public Water System ID No. TX0610018 2019 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Consumer Confidence Report June 2020 This information is provided to you by: Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1 100 Municipal Drive, Trophy Club, Texas 76262, Phone: (682) 831-4600 District Contact: Alan Fourmentin, General Manager Our Drinking Water Meets or Exceeds All Federal (EPA) Drinking Water Requirements This report is a summary of the quality of the water we provide our customers. The analysis was made by using the data from the most recent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) required tests and is presented in the following pages. We hope this information helps you become more knowledgeable about what is in your drinking water. Should you have questions or need additional copies of this report, please call the District office at (682) 831-4600. The report is also available on our website at www.tcmud.ora. Special Population Advisory 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; those who have undergone organ transplants; those who are undergoing treatment with steroids; and people with HIV/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 provider. Additional guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791. Water Sources: 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 before treatment include: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, and agricultural livestock operations and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, 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 and urban storm water runoff, 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. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally -occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. Public Participation Opportunities Date: June 15, 2020 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Zoom/telephone conference The public toll-free dial -in numbers to participate in the telephonic meeting are: 1 888 475 4499 and 1 877 853 5257; Meeting ID: 861 6449 3466 Este informe incluye informacion importante sobre el agua potable. Si tiene preguntas o comentarios sobre este informe en espanol, favor de Ilamar al tel. (682) 831-4600 para hablar con una persona bilingue en espariol. Where Do We Get Our Drinking Water? Our drinking water is obtained from both surface and groundwater sources. Surface water is purchased from the City of Fort Worth and its sources are Lake Worth, Eagle Mountain Lake, Lake Bridgeport, Richland Chambers Reservoir, Cedar Creek Reservoir, and the Clear Fork Trinity River (from Lake Benbrook). Groundwater sources are from four wells including three from the Paluxy Aquifer and one from the Trinity Aquifer. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) completed an assessment of your drinking water sources 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 detection of these contaminants may be found in this report. For more information about your sources of water please refer to the Source Water Assessment Viewer available at http://www.tcea.texas.gov/ais/swaview. Further details about sources and source -water assessments are available on Texas Drinking Water Watch at htto://dww2.tceo.texas.gov/DWW/. For more information on source water assessments and protection efforts at our system, contact Alan Fourmentin at (682) 831-4600. All Drinking Water May Contain Contaminants When drinking water meets federal standards there may not be any health -based benefits to purchasing bottled water or point -of -use devices. 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 water poses a health risk. In order to ensure tap water is safe to drink, the EPA and TCEQ prescribe 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. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791. Water Quality Data The table in this report lists all the drinking water contaminants we detected during tests conducted from the previous calendar year, unless otherwise noted. The state requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Therefore, some of the data, though representative of the water quality, is more than one year old. Secondary Constituents Many constituents (such as calcium, sodium or iron) which are often found in drinking water, can cause taste, color and odor problems. The taste and odor constituents are called secondary constituents and are regulated by the State of Texas, not the EPA. These constituents are not causes for health concerns. Therefore, secondary constituents are not required to be reported in this document, but they may greatly affect the appearance and taste of your water. About the Following Pages The pages that follow list all of the federally regulated or monitored contaminants which have been found in your drinking water. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires water systems to test up to 97 constituents. Please note that not all constituents are required to be sampled every year. Only the most recent year for sampling of a constituent is included in the report. Definitions Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. Action Level Goal (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ALGs allow for a margin of safety. Average (Avg): Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly samples. Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest permissible level of a contaminant 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 level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected health risk. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): The highest level of 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 contamination. Treatment Technique (TT): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. Abbreviations MFL - million fibers per liter (a measure of asbestos) N/A - not applicable NTU - Nephelometric Turbidity Units ppq - parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter ppt - parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter pCi/L - picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity) ppm - parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/I) ppb - parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/I) mrem/yr — millirems per year ND — (not -detectable) lab analysis indicates not present UMHO/CM — micromhos Lead and Date MCLG Action 90th # Sites Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination Copper Sampled Level (AL) Percentile Over AL Copper 2019 1.3 1.3 0.3508 0 ppm N Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives; Corrosion of household plumbing systems. Lead 2019 0 15 2.9 0 ppb N Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits. 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. Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1 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. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Average Minimum Maximum Unit of Violation Year Disinfectant Source of Disinfectant Level Level Level MRDL MRDLG Measure (Y or N) Chloramine Residual Disinfectant used to 2019 (Total Chlorine) 2.91 1.0 3.90 4.0 <4.0 ppm N control microbes. Disinfection By -Products Highest Range of Collectio Contaminant Level Levels MCL Unit of Violation Source of Contaminant n Date Detected Detected Measure (Y or N) 2019 HAA5 Total Haloacetic Acids 11 7.2-12.7 60 ppb N Byproduct of drinking water disinfection. 2019 Total Trihalomethanes 19 9.08-31.6 80 ppb N Byproduct of drinking water disinfection. [*The value in the Highest Level or Average Detected column is the highest average of all sample results collected at a location over a year' *Highest level detected is based on a running annual average calculated from quarterly samples as required by TCEQ, and may be from predecessor system measurement Inorganic Collection Highest Range of Individual Contaminants Date Level Samples MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination Detected Barium 2019 0.055 0.055 - 0.055 2 2 ppm N Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits. Cyanide Fluoride Mercury Nitrate [measured as Nitrogen] 10/10/2017 73.2 73.2 - 73.2 200 200 ppb N Discharge from plastic and fertilizer factories; Discharge from steel/metal factories. 10/10/2017 0.666 0.666 - 0.666 4 4.0 ppm N Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories. 2019 2.26 2.26 - 2.26 2 2 ppb N Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from refineries and factories; Runoff from landfills; Runoff from cropland. 2019 0.257 0.257 - 0.257 10 10 ppm N Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits. Radioactive Collection Highest Level Range of Individual Contaminants Date Detected Samples Beta/photon emitters 2019 4.8 4.8 - 4.8 MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination *EPA considers 50 pCi/L to be the level of concern for beta particles. Organic Contaminants — (Measured in Fort Worth system) Year 2019 Contaminant Atrazine Highest Level Detected 0.1 Range of Levels Detected 0-0.1 Microbial Contaminants NONE DETECTED 0 50 pCi/L* N Decay of natural and man-made deposits. MCLG 3 Highest Single Measurement MCL 3 Unit of Measure ppb Lowest Monthly % Year Contaminant MCL of Samples Source of Contaminant Meeting Limits 2019 Total Coliform, including E. Coli 0 Absent 100% N Human and animal fecal waste. Total Coliform Bacteria are used as indicators of microbial contamination of drinking water because testing for them is easy. While not disease -causing organisms themselves, they are often found in association with other microbes that are capable of causing disease. Coliform are hardier than many disease -causing organisms; therefore, their absence from water is a good indication that the water is microbiologically safe for human consumption. Violation (Y or N) N Violation (Y or N) Source of Contaminant Herbicide Radioactive Contaminants (Source Water: City of Fort Worth) Highest Level Range of Levels Unit of Violation Year Contaminant Detected Detected MCLG MCL Measure (Y or N) 2017 Combined Radium 2.5 NA 0 5 pCi/L N (-226 & -228) Source of Contaminant Erosion of natural deposits. 2017 Beta/photon emitters 5.6 4.4 - 5.6 *EPA considers 50 pCi/L to be the level of concern for Beta particles Inorganic C,Intaminants (Source Water: City of Fort Worth) Highest Range of 0 50* (mrem/year) /(pCi/L) Unit of Violation N Decay of natural and man- made deposits. Year Contaminant Level Levels MCLG MCL Measure (Y or N) Source of Contaminant Detected Detected Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from 2019 Arsenic 1.50 0 — 1.10 0 10 ppb N orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes. Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge 2019 Barium .07 .05 - .07 2 2 ppm N from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits. 2019 Uranium 1.1 0 to 1.1 0 30 Ppb N Erosion of natural deposits 2019 Cyanide 126 74.8 to 126 200 200 ppb N Discharge plastic and fertilizer factories; discharge from steel/metal factories. Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Erosion of natural deposits; water 2019 Fluoride .54 .15 - .54 4 4 ppm N additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories. 2019 Bromate 4.35 0 — 14.8 10 0 ppm N By-product of drinking water disinfection Inorganic Contaminants Cont. Source Wa er: City of Fort Worth) Collection Contaminant Highest Range of MCLG MCL Unit of Violation Collection Date Date Level Levels Measure Detected Detected Nitrate * Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from 2019 (measured as .58 0.18 — 0.58 10 10 ppm N septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural nitrogen) deposits. Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from 2019 Nitrite** .02 .01 - .02 1 1 ppm N septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits. **Measured in Fort Worth System *Nitrate Advisory: 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. Turbidity (Source Water: City of Fort Worth) Year Contaminant MCL MCLG Highest Single Range of Levels Turbidity Unit of Violation Source of Measurement Detected Limits Measure (Y or N) Contaminant Turbidity — 2019 Highest TT=1 NA 0.5 NA 0.3 NTU N Soil runoff. Measurement 2019 % of Samples TT=99 NA NA NA 0.3 NTU N Soil Runoff <_ 0.3 NTU §290.275(3)(5) 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. Total Or yanic Carbon (Source Water: City of Fort Worth) Year Contaminant MCL MCLG Highest Lowest Average Violation Source of Measurement Measurement (Y or N) Contaminant 2019 Total Organic Carbon cTT = /o removal N/A 1 1 1 N Naturally occurring. Total Organic Carbon is used to determine disinfection by-product precursors. The City of Fort Worth was compliant with all monitoring and treatment technique requirements for disinfection by-product precursors. Year -Round Watering Restrictions in Effect Consult the TCMUD.org website for further details. httD://tcmud.ora/customer-service/water-restrictions/ Unregulated Contaminants Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulation is warranted. Compound Measure MRDL MRDLG Average Range of Common Sources Detects of Substance Chloral Hydrate ppb Not regulated N/A 0.33 0.23 to 0.43 By-product of drinking water disinfection Bromoform Bromodichloromethane Chloroform Dibromochloromethane ppb Not regulated ppb Not regulated ppb ppb 0 1.07 1.02 to 4.09 0 3.97 1.12 to 8.94 Not regulated 70 3.68 Not regulated 60 3.68 1.32 to 8.11 1.01 to 10.4 By-products of drinking water disinfection; not regulated individually; included in Total Trihalomethanes Dibromoacetic Acid Dichloroacetic Acid Monobromoacetic Acid Monochloroacetic Acid Trichloroacetic Acid ppb Not regulated ppb Not regulated ppb Not regulated ppb ppb (Source Water: City of Fort Worth) N/A 1.41 0 4.78 1.00 to 3.20 2.40 to 9.20 By-products of drinking water disinfection; not regulated individually; included in Haloacetic 1.00 to 2.50 Acids 1.00 to 2.00 N/A 0.02 1.00 to 1.00 Not regulated 70 0.61 Not regulated 20 0.09 Secondary Constituents These items do not relate to public health but rather to the aesthetic effects. These items are often important to industry. Compound Measure Your water Bicarbonate Calcium Chloride Conductivity pH Magnesium Sodium Sulfate Total Alkalinity as CaCO Total Dissolved Solids Total Hardness as CaCO3 Total Hardness in Grains ppm ppm ppm pmhos/cm units ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm grains/gallon (Source Water: City of Fort Worth) 128 to 149 42.4 to 60.7 19.5 to 35.1 403 to 482 8.1 to 8.4 4.64 to 8.30 15.1 to 26.8 23.4 to 44.3 128 to 150 192 to 266 138 to 178 8 to 10 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.