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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-Review of 2011 Consumer Confidence Report (Water Quality Report)*�rr I I F, M TUC EEDIVE Public Utility District WORKSHOP To: Board of Directors From: Mark Thomas Date: April 18, 2012 Subject: Review of 2011 Consumer Confidence Report (Water Quality Report) 1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD The Water Department will begin mailing the 2011 Consumer Confidence Reports in the middle of June. This review is intended to inform the Board prior to distribution of the reports. 2. HISTORY The District is required to annually prepare a Consumer Confidence Report for each water system in accordance with Section 116470 of the California Health and Safety Code. The Consumer Confidence Report is also known as the annual Water Quality Report. The District prepares two reports: one report for the main water system and a second report for the Hirschdale water system. The District is required to mail a copy of the appropriate report to each of its customers no later than July 1 of each year. 3. NEW INFORMATION The year 2011 reports have been prepared by the Water Department and reviewed by the State Department of Public Health. Attached are copies for your review. There were no reportable exceedances of the Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) imposed by the State and Federal governments. In the 2009 Consumer Confidence Report, the Glenshire Drive Well was over the MCL of 10ppb for arsenic at 12.1 ppb. In the 2011 Consumer Confidence Report, the Glenshire Drive Well is at 9.4ppb for arsenic before blending. After blending with water from Prosser Village Well and Old Greenwood Well, the arsenic level is 5.4ppb. The Consumer Confidence Reports are scheduled to be mailed in the middle of June, and will also be made available on the web site, and in hard copy form at the District office. The reports are included as Attachment 1 and Attachment 2. 4. FISCAL IMPACT There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this item. 5. RECOMMENDATION Receive this report and provide comments. Michael D. Holley General Manager / Water Utility Manager