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Public Notices: Thursday, June 28th, 2007
Public Notices Published Thursday, June 28th, 2007WEST MONROE WATER SYSTEM PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY
ID 1073056
City of West Monroe
303 West Pavilion
West Monroe, Louisiana 71292
We are pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and to protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water.
We are pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets all federal and state requirements. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact Terry Emory, Environmental Quality Manager, at (318) 325-0496. 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 meetings. They are generally held monthly, and you can call us at the above telephone number for a specific date and time.
Our water sources are 6 wells. As of February 14, 2002, the city has a source water protection plan available from our office that provides more information such as potential sources of contamination to the water supply. The assessment includes a delineated area around our wells, or intakes, through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply’s susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. The Wellhead Protection Program has been approved by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. As water travels 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 human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
Microbial contaminants – such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agriculture livestock operations, and wildlife.
Inorganic contaminants – such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater 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 stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
Radioactive contaminants – which can be naturally- occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
The Louisiana Department of Health / Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to federal and state laws. The following table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2006. All drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of some constituents. It is important to remember that the presence of these constituents does not pose a health risk.
There were no positive nitrate samples during the monitoring
period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006. Our water
system tested a minimum of 15 monthly samples in accordance
with the Total coliform rule for microbiological contaminants.
We detected the following regulated contaminants:
Compound; date; level; MCL; MCLG; unit
Lead; 08/22/06; 0.861; 15.0; 0; ppb
Copper; 08/22/06; 0.1391; 1.3; 1.3; ppm
Total Trihalomethanes; Annual Avg.; 80.4; 80.0; None; ppb
Haloacetic Acids; Annual Avg.; 15.65; 60.0; None; ppb
Chloride; 09/23/02; 132.50; 250.0; None; ppm
Fluoride; 09/23/02; 0.40; 4.00; 4.00; ppm
Gross Beta Particle Activity; 09/23/02; 4.00; 50.0; 0; pCi/l
In this table you will find many terms that you may not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms we have provided the following definitions:
Non-Detects (ND) – laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) – 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 (ug/l) – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in two thousand years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/l) – is the measure of radioactivity in water.
Millirems per year (mrem/yr) – is the measure of radiation absorbed by the body.
Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) – is a measure of the clarity of the water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.
Variances and Exemptions (V & E) – State or EPA permission not to meet an MCL or a treatment technique under certain conditions.
Action Level - is the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Treatment Technique (TT) – is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal – The “Goal” (MCLG) 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.
Maximum Contaminant Level – The “Maximum Allowed” (MCL) 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.
Million fibers per liter (MFL) – is a measure of the presence of asbestos fibers that are longer than 10 micrometers.
During the period covered by this report we had the below noted enforcement activities: MCL Average, WITHOUT No. Exceedance, including – State violation/reminder notices, State site visits, State public notification requests and receipts, State administrative order without penalty for the periods of 3/31/06, 6/30/06 and 9/30/06.
We detected the other contaminants listed in the table, but they were at levels below the maximum contaminant level. Additionally, we wish to inform you that these samples, except for lead and copper results, were collected at our individual sources and represent water before any treatment, blending or distribution. As such, the consumer tap levels could be less. The last chemical sampling of our source water was collected on November 20, 2006.
Our samples for TTHM’s have been in compliance since the upgrades to our water treatment system were completed on September 22, 2006. Our most recent sample, April 2007, demonstrated a value of 19.1 ppb. Our current RA Average is 32.2 ppb. We would like to thank all of our customers for their patience and cooperation through the transition.
Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. We at West Monroe Water System work around the clock to provide a safe and dependable water supply to every tap. We ask that all of our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life and our children’s future.
Please call our office at (318) 325-0496 if you have any questions.
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised persons, such as those with cancer, undergoing chemotherapy, having undergone organ transplants, with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, and some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791. — 6/28
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOT EXCEEDING $4,500,000
MONROE-WEST MONROE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
(BIEDENHARN MUSEUM & GARDENS PROJECT)
REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2007
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau (the "Issuer") will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 16, 2007, at 4:00 p.m. at the regular meeting place of the Issuer, the Convention and Visitors Bureau Office, 601 Constitution Drive, West Monroe, LA 71292; with respect to the captioned revenue bonds (the "Bonds"). The Bonds are proposed to be issued by the Issuer in one or more series pursuant to a plan of finance in an aggregate face amount not exceeding $4,500,000, and the proceeds of the Bonds are to be used for the purpose of assisting the Emy-Lou Biedenharn Foundation ("Foundation") by making tax exempt financing available for renovations, additions and improvements to the Biedenharn Museum and Gardens, 2006 Riverside Drive, Monroe, Louisiana (the "Project").
The Issuer shall conduct the public hearing for the purpose of receiving comments on and hearing any objections (verbal or written) to the proposed issuance of the Bonds.
All interested parties are invited to attend such public hearing to express their views. Questions or requests for additional information may be directed to Bond Counsel, Breithaupt, Dunn, DuBos, Shafto & Wolleson, L.L.C., 1800 Hudson Lane, Suite 200-A, Monroe, Louisiana 71201, (318) 322-1202, Attn: Wesley S. Shafto.
Persons who intend to appear at the hearing and express their view are invited to contact Alana Cooper at the Issuer's offices, either in writing or by telephone (318) 387-5691, in advance of the hearing. Any interested persons unable to attend the hearing may submit their views in writing to Ms. Cooper prior to the date scheduled for the hearing.
The Bonds will be secured by and payable solely by payments under a loan agreement to be entered into by and between the Foundation and the Issuer and will not be payable from any other revenues of the Issuer or the State of Louisiana, and will not constitute an indebtedness of the Issuer or the State of Louisiana, within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation of indebtedness.
This notice is published and the aforementioned public hearing is to be held in satisfaction of the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, regarding the public hearing prerequisite to the exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes of the interest on the Bonds.
Monroe-West Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau — 6/28
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NOTICE TO PROPOSERS
Sealed proposals will be opened at the Louisiana State Department of Education, Purchasing and Contracts Section- 5th Floor, Room #5-242,
1201 N. Third Street, P.O. Box 94064 Baton Rouge, LA 70802/0804 (mail) for the following:
Request for Proposals For Youth Risk Behavior and Youth Tobacco Survey Administration
The proposal deadline date is July 30, 2007. Eligible proposers will administer the Youth Risk Behavior Survey and Youth Tobacco Survey in 60 schools (30 each) and obtain weighted data that is general to all students in grades 6-12 in Louisiana schools.
Proposal information, proposed procedures, and accompanying relevant materials may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing and Contracts Section, 5th Floor, Louisiana State Department of Education, 1201 N. Third Street, P.O. Box 94064, Baton Rouge, LA 70802/0804 (mail), or by contacting Patti J. Wallace at (225) 219-7573, or fax (225) 342-1385.
A copy of the RFP can be viewed, downloaded, and printed out by going to the funding tab on the Louisiana State Department of Education’s website: www.louisianaschools.net or the State’s centralized solicitation site at: wwwsrch2.doa.state.la.us/osp/lapac/pubmain.asp.
No proposals will be accepted after 2:00 p.m. on July 30, 2007. The Louisiana State Department of Education reserves the right to reject any and all applications, and to waive any informalities. — 6/28
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BID NOTICE
Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Agent, Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, P.O. Box 1642, Monroe, LA 71210-1642 until 1:00 P.M. C.D.S.T. July 16, 2007, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
BID: 9-08 Band Uniforms – West Ouachita High School
Bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the Ouachita Parish School Board, Purchasing Department. The School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids received.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack White, President
ATTEST: Robert Webber, Ed. D, Secretary — 6/28,7/5
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BID NOTICE
Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Agent, Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, P.O. Box 1642, Monroe, LA 71210-1642 until 1:30 P.M. C.D.S.T. July 16, 2007, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
BID: 10-08 BAND INSTRUMENTS
Bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the Ouachita Parish School Board, Purchasing Department. The School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids received.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack White, President
ATTEST: Robert Webber, Ed. D, Secretary — 6/28,7/5
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BID NOTICE
Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Agent, Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, P.O. Box 1642, Monroe, LA 71210-1642 until 11:00 A.M. C.D.S.T. July 16, 2007, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
BID: 12-08 Portable Classrooms
Bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the Ouachita Parish School Board, Purchasing Department. The School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids received.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack White, President
ATTEST: Robert Webber, Ed. D, Secretary — 6/28,7/5
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of West Monroe will meet in legal session on Monday, July 16, 2007, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following application(s):
APPLICATION NO: ZC-07-45000004
APPLICANT: GARSEE, MICHAEL JASON
LOCATION: 1215 TRENTON STREET
REQUEST: ZONE CHANGE FROM R-2 (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO B-1 (TRANSITION BUSINESS DISTRICT)
LGL DESC: LOT FRTG 66.20 FT ON W SIDE TRENTON ST., DEPTH 351.20 FT & DEPTH 348.48 FT, REAR LINE BEING 65.97 FT.
APPLICATION NO: PASE-07-15000002
APPLICANT: STEVEN SCOTT SMITH / BIG HORN TAXIDERMY
LOCATION: 920 CYPRESS STREET
REQUEST: PLANNING APPROVAL / SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO ESTABLISH TAXIDERMY BUSINESS IN B-2 (NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS) DISTRICT
LGL DESC: WEST 75 FT LOT OF FOLLOWING: LOT 3 & N2 LOT 2 SQ B FEAZEL & HAYNES RESUB PART LOT 3 THRU 7 HAYNES ADDN.
The public is invited to attend.
6/28,7/5,7/12
LEGAL NOTICE
This is to certify that in compliance with Louisiana Revised Statute 39:1309, W.J. Bill Hodge, Clerk of Court, does hereby amend the budget of the Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court-General Fund for the year ended June 30, 2007, as shown below.
Items are listed by name — original budget; amendment; amended budget.
REVENUE — $3,356,800; $307,300; $3,664,100
EXPENDITURES — $3,421,455; $639,545; $4,061,000
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES — ($64,655); ($332,245); ($396,900)
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES — (USES) $0; $0; $0
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES AND OTHER SOURCES OVER EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES — ($64,655); ($332,245); ($396,900)
FUND BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF YEAR — $2,125,000; $240,880; $2,365,880
FUND BALANCE AT END OF YEAR — $2,060,345; ($91,365); $1,968,980
June 18, 2007
W.J. Bill Hodge, Clerk of Court
6/28
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Bids will be received by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury on behalf of the Ouachita Parish Public Library for replacement of two (2) existing air conditioning units servicing the Main Branch located at 1800 Stubbs Avenue, Monroe, La.
Bids must be submitted to the Recording Secretary of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury on or before July 10, 2007 at 10:00 a.m at the Second Floor, Ouachita Parish Courthouse, 301 South Grand Street, Monroe, La. Bids will be opened and read aloud on July 10, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. in the Police Jury Conference Room, Second Floor, Ouachita Parish Courthouse, 301 South Grand Street, Monroe, La.
Bid packets can be obtained from the office of the Operations Coordinator at 1800 Stubbs Avenue, Monroe, La., Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
6/21,6/28,7/5
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
By Ordinance No. 8870 introduced by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury on June 4, 2007, a Public Hearing shall be held on Monday, July 9, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Second Floor, Ouachita Parish Courthouse, to hear comments from all interested parties as to a proposed revocation of a right-of-way for “Fish Avenue” dedicated to the public through the Ouachita Parish Police Jury by way of a plat entitled “Subdivision of Lots B,C, 18 & 24 of Camp Rueben Subdivision, in Lots 1 & 2 & NW ¼ of SE ¼, Section 13, T17N, R2E, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.”
All interested parties are urged to attend.
Sherry White, Recording Secretary
6/14,6/21,6/28
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
By Ordinance No. 8869 introduced by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury on June 4, 2007, a Public Hearing shall be held on Monday, July 9, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Second Floor, Ouachita Parish Courthouse, to hear comments from all interested parties as to a proposed amendment to Chapter 25.1, Article V of the Compiled Ordinances of Ouachita Parish governing “subdivisions” to supplement and amend to add the requirement that preliminary and final subdivision plats be submitted to the OPPJ in a digital format.
All interested parties are urged to attend.
Sherry White, Recording Secretary
6/14,6/21,6/28
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be opened and publicly read aloud by the purchasing division of the Department of Corrections, 504 Mayflower St., Building #8, Room 223, Baton Rouge, LA at 10:00 a.m., July 18, 2007, for the following proposal number: 2218092.
Prepared Meals for Emergency/Disaster Shelters
Bids, proposal forms, information and specifications may be obtained from the Purchasing Division, Department of Corrections, 504 Mayflower St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. No bids will be received after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities.
Glenda Lindsey, CPPB
Procurement Manager
Phone: (225) 342-6594
Fax: (225) 342-6593
6/28
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Ellis Lewis has applied to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury under the Restoration Tax Abatement Program for a limited exemption from ad valorem taxes on the proposed restoration of a historic building located at 328 DeSiard Street, Monroe, Louisiana. A Public Hearing will be held on Monday, July 9, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Second Floor, Ouachita Parish Courthouse, to hear comments from all interested parties as to the application.
All interested parties are urged to attend.
Sherry White, Recording Secretary
6/21,6/28
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The city of West Monroe hereby requests bids on the following item:
AERATORS FOR CITY OF WEST MONROE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Bids are to be submitted to the City Clerk, Benny Chelette, at 2305 North 7th Street, West Monroe, Louisiana, 71291, no later than Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. Bids will be opened at the regular City Council meeting to be held that date at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council chambers. Bids are to be sealed and marked on the outside of the envelope the item being bid. Specifications can be obtained from Benny Chelette at 2305 North 7th Street, West Monroe, Louisiana. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Benny Chelette
City Clerk
6/21,6/28,7/5
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PLEASE BE ADVISED, that the Prairie Road Water District gives Notice of Intent to submit within the next 30 days an application to the USDA, Rural Development for funds to construct certain improvements to the Prairie Road water District. These improvements shall consist of constructing water treatment facilities at each of the District's two well sites.
6/28
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Greater Ouachita Water Company
PO Box 35888
West Monroe, LA 71294-5888
The Water We Drink
Brownville Water Supply
Public Water Supply ID: LA1073004
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2006. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and the services we deliver to you every day. (Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien). Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the drinking quality of your water. Our water source(s) are listed below by source name; source location/type; source ID:
Campbell Street; Sparta Ground Water; GBR-WW-01
Bennie Breece St.; Sparta Ground Water; GBR-WW-02
Spell Street; Sparta Ground Water; GBR-WW-03
Riser Street; Sparta Ground Water; GBR-WW-04
Oliece Street; Sparta Ground Water; GBR-WW-05
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 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:
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 metals, which can be naturally-occurring or results 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 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.
A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around each of our sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply's susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of medium. Should you wish to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please contact our office at the number provided in the following paragraph to schedule an appointment.
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. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. If you have any questions about this report, please contact John D. Nichols, Operations Manager or Doil A. Nelson Jr., Facilities Manager, at (318) 322-3741. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please contact one of our managers at the number listed above.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals/Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The table that follows illustrates the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st 2006. Drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of minerals and other constituents. It's important to remember that the mere presence of these minerals and constituents does NOT necessarily pose a health risk.
In the table below, 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:
Non-Detects (ND) – laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present.
Running Annual Average (RAA) – average of test results covering the last four quarters.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.00.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.00.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Millirems per year (mrem/yr) – measure of radiation absorbed by the body.
Action level (AL) – the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Treatment technique (TT) – a treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of contaminate in drinking water.
Maximum contaminate level (MCL) – the “Maximum Allowed” MCL 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 human health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) - The highest level of a 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 contaminants.
During the period covered by this report we had the below noted violations of drinking water regulations. They are listed by Violation Number; Violation Date; Category; Analyte Name; Analyte Code:
— 2006 80063; 3/31/2006; MCL, Average, Without No. Exceedance; Total Trihalomethanes(TTHMs); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Site Visit (enforcement)
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Received
— 2006 80065; 6/30/2006; MCL, Average, Without No. Exceedance; Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Site Visit (enforcement)
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Received
— 2007 80067; 12/31/2006; MCL, Average, Without No. Exceedance; Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Our water system tested a minimum of 10 monthly sample(s) in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. During the monitoring period covered by this report, we had the following noted detections for microbiological contaminants:
There Were No Positive Bacteriological Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006.
In the table below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected at levels BELOW their maximum contaminant level. These samples, except of Lead and Copper results and surface water systems, were collected at the raw water source and represent water before any treatment, blending or distribution. As such, the consumer tap levels could be less. The last chemical sampling of our source water was collected on Monday, August 21, 2006. Chemical sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis; therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results. They are listed by Compound; Date; Level; MCL; MCLG; Unit; and Major Sources:
LEAD; 11/28/2005; 3.0; AL=15; 0; ppb; Corrosion of household plumbing systems, Erosion of natural deposits.
COPPER; 11/29/2005; 0.5; AL=1.3; 1.3; ppm; Corrosion of household plumbing systems, Erosion of natural deposits, Leaching from wood preservatives.
BARIUM; 08/21/2006; .006; 2; 2; ppm; Discharge of drilling wastes, Erosion of natural deposits
HAA5 [Haloacetic Acids]; RAA 12/06; 7.00; 60; ppb; By-product of drinking water chlorination
TTHMs [TOTAL TRIHALOMETHANES]; RAA 12/06; 97.00; 80; ppb; By-product of drinking water chlorination
GROSS ALPHA PARTICLE ACTIVITY, TOTAL; 08/09/2004; 2.00; 15; 0; pCi/L; Erosion of natural deposits
There Were No Positive Nitrate Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006.
+++++Environmental Protection Agency Required Health Effects Language+++++
Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
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. EPA/CDC 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).
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Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers.
Please call our office at (318) 322-3741 if you have questions.
We at Greater Ouachita Water Company – Brownville Water Supply 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 of life, and our children's future.
6/28
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Greater Ouachita Water Company
PO Box 35888
West Monroe, LA 71294-5888
The Water We Drink
Huntington Park Water Supply
Public Water Supply ID: LA1073018
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2006. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and the services we deliver to you every day. (Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien). Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the drinking quality of your water. Our water source(s) are listed below by Source Name; Source Location/Type; Source ID:
Huntington Park; Sparta Ground Water; GHP-WW-01
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 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:
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 metals, which can be naturally-occurring or results 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 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.
A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around each of our sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply's susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of medium. Should you wish to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please contact our office at the number provided in the following paragraph to schedule an appointment.
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. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. If you have any questions about this report, please contact John D. Nichols, Operations Manager or Doil A. Nelson Jr., Facilities Manager, at (318) 322-3741. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please contact one of our managers at the number listed above.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals/Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The table that follows illustrates the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st 2006. Drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of minerals and other constituents. It's important to remember that the mere presence of these minerals and constituents does NOT necessarily pose a health risk.
In the table below, 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:
Non-Detects (ND) – laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present.
Running Annual Average (RAA) – average of test results covering the last four quarters.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.00.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.00.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Millirems per year (mrem/yr) – measure of radiation absorbed by the body.
Action level (AL) – the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Treatment technique (TT) – a treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of contaminate in drinking water.
Maximum contaminate level (MCL) – the “Maximum Allowed” MCL 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 human health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) - The highest level of a 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 contaminants.
During the period covered by this report we had the below noted violations of drinking water regulations. They are listed below by Violation Number; Violation Date; Category; Analyte Name; Analyte Code
2006 7; 03/31/2006; MCL, Average, Without No. Exceedance; Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Received
Associated Enforcement Actions: Fed Fao Issued
2006 9; 06/30/2006; MCL, Average, Without No. Exceedance; Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Received
Associated Enforcement Actions: Fed Fao Issued
2007 10; 09/30/2006; MCL, Average, Without No. Exceedance; Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Received
2007 12; 12/31/2006; MCL, Average, Without No. Exceedance; Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Our water system tested a minimum of 1 monthly sample(s) in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. During the monitoring period covered by this report, we had the following noted detections for microbiological contaminants:
There Were No Positive Bacteriological Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006.
In the table below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected at levels BELOW their maximum contaminant level with the exception of TTHMs. These samples, except of Lead and Copper results and surface water systems, were collected at the raw water source and represent water before any treatment, blending or distribution. As such, the consumer tap levels could be less. The last chemical sampling of our source water was collected on Monday, August 16, 2004. Chemical sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis; therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results.
They are listed by Compound; Date; Level; MCL; MCLG; Unit; and Major Sources:
LEAD; 08/05/2003; 1.00; AL=15; 0; ppb; Corrosion of household plumbing systems, Erosion of natural deposits.
COPPER; 08/07/2003; 0.50; AL=1.3; 1.3; ppm; Corrosion of household plumbing systems, Erosion of natural deposits, Leaching from wood preservatives.
FLUORIDE; 08/16/2004; 0.7; 4; 4; ppm; Erosion of natural deposits, Water additive that promotes strong teeth, Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
HAA5 [HALOACETIC ACIDS]; 12/05 RAA; 26.00; 60; ppb; By-product f drinking water chlorination
TTHMs [TOTAL TRIHALOMETHANES]; 12/05 RAA; 158.00; 80; ppb; By-product of drinking water chlorination
GROSS ALPHA PARTICLE ACTIVITY, TOTAL; 08/16/2004; 3.00; 15; 0; pCi/L; Erosion of natural deposits
There Were No Positive Nitrate Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006.
+++++Environmental Protection Agency Required Health Effects Language+++++
Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
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. EPA/CDC 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).
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Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers.
Please call our office at (318) 322-3741 if you have questions.
We at Greater Ouachita Water Company – Huntington Park Water Supply 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 of life, and our children's future.
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Greater Ouachita Water Company
PO Box 35888
West Monroe, LA 71294-5888
The Water We Drink
Hwy 80 / Arkansas Road Supply
Public Water Supply ID: LA1073055
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2006. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and the services we deliver to you every day. (Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien). Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the drinking quality of your water. Our water source(s) are listed below by Source Name; Source location/type; and Source ID:
Parkdale Drive; Sparta Ground Water; GAR-WW-01
Roxana Drive; Sparta Ground Water; GAR-WW-02
Arkansas Road; Sparta Ground Water; GAR-WW-03
Lakeland Gardens; Sparta Ground Water; GAR-WW-04
Hwy 80; Sparta Ground Water; GAR-WW-05
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 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:
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 metals, which can be naturally-occurring or results 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 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.
A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around each of our sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply's susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of medium. Should you wish to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please contact our office at the number provided in the following paragraph to schedule an appointment.
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. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. If you have any questions about this report, please contact John D. Nichols, Operations Manager or Doil A. Nelson Jr., Facilities Manager, at (318) 322-3741. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please contact one of our managers at the number listed above.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals/Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The table that follows illustrates the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st 2006. Drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of minerals and other constituents. It's important to remember that the mere presence of these minerals and constituents does NOT necessarily pose a health risk.
In the table below, 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:
Non-Detects (ND) – laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present.
Running Annual Average (RAA) – average of test results covering the last four quarters.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.00.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.00.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Millirems per year (mrem/yr) – measure of radiation absorbed by the body.
Action level (AL) – the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Treatment technique (TT) – a treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of contaminate in drinking water.
Maximum contaminate level (MCL) – the “Maximum Allowed” MCL 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 human health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) - The highest level of a 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 contaminants.
During the period covered by this report we had the below noted violations of drinking water regulations. They are listed by Violation Number; Violation Date; Category; Analyte Name; Analyte Code.
2006 80039; 03/31/2006; MCL, Average, Without No. Exceedance; Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Received
Associated Enforcement Actions: Fed Fao Issued
2006 80041; 06/30/2006; MCL, Average, Without No. Exceedance; Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Received
Associated Enforcement Actions: Fed Fao Issued
2007 80041; 09/30/2006; MCL, Average, Without No. Exceedance; Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Received
2007 80042; 12/31/2006; MCL, Average, Without No. Exceedance; Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Our water system tested a minimum of 10 monthly sample(s) in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. During the monitoring period covered by this report, we had the following noted detections for microbiological contaminants:
There Were No Positive Bacteriological Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006.
In the table below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected at levels BELOW their maximum contaminant level with the exceptions of TTHMs and Lead. These samples, except of Lead and Copper results and surface water systems, were collected at the raw water source and represent water before any treatment, blending or distribution. As such, the consumer tap levels could be less. The last chemical sampling of our source water was collected on Monday, August 9, 2004. Chemical sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis; therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results.
They are listed by Compound; Date; Level; MCL; MCLG; Unit; and Major Sources:
LEAD; 08/03/2004; 46.00; AL=15; 0; ppb; Corrosion of household plumbing systems, Erosion of natural deposits.
COPPER; 08/03/2004; 0.40; AL=1.3; 1.3; ppm; Corrosion of household plumbing systems, Erosion of natural deposits, Leaching from wood preservatives.
FLUORIDE; 08/09/2004; 0.30; 4; ppm; Erosion of natural deposits, Water additive that promotes strong teeth, Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
HAA5 [HALOACETIC ACIDS]; 12/06 RAA; 12.00; 60; ppb; By-product of drinking water chlorination
TTHMs [TOTAL TRIHALOMETHANES]; 12/06 RAA; 158.00; 80; ppb; By-product of drinking water chlorination
GROSS ALPHA PARTICLE ACTIVITY, TOTAL; 08/09/2004; 2.00; 15; 0; pCi/L; Erosion of natural deposits
There Were No Positive Nitrate Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006.
+++++Environmental Protection Agency Required Health Effects Language+++++
Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Infants and children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than at other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home’s plumbing. If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home’s water, you may wish to have your water tested and flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water. Additional information is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
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. EPA/CDC 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).
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers.
Please call our office at (318) 322-3741 if you have questions.
We at Greater Ouachita Water Company – Hwy 80 / Arkansas Road Supply 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 of life, and our children's future.
6/28
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Greater Ouachita Water Company
PO Box 35888
West Monroe, LA 71294-5888
The Water We Drink
Kiroli / Darbonne Water Supply
Public Water Supply ID: LA1073020
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2006. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and the services we deliver to you every day. (Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien). Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the drinking quality of your water. Our water source(s) are listed below by Source Name; Source Location/Type; and Source ID:
Northwood Estates; Sparta Ground Water; GKD-WW-01
Hamilton Park; Sparta Ground Water; GKD-WW-02
Darbonne Hills South; Sparta Ground Water; GKD-WW-03
Darbonne Hills North; Sparta Ground Water; GKD-WW-04
Restful Homes; Sparta Ground Water; GKD-WW-05
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 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:
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 metals, which can be naturally-occurring or results 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 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.
A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around each of our sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply's susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of medium. Should you wish to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please contact our office at the number provided in the following paragraph to schedule an appointment.
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. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. If you have any questions about this report, please contact John D. Nichols, Operations Manager or Doil A. Nelson Jr., Facilities Manager, at (318) 322-3741. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please contact one of our managers at the number listed above.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals/Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The table that follows illustrates the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st 2006. Drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of minerals and other constituents. It's important to remember that the mere presence of these minerals and constituents does NOT necessarily pose a health risk.
In the table below, 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:
Non-Detects (ND) – laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present.
Running Annual Average (RAA) – average of test results covering the last four quarters.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.00.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.00.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Millirems per year (mrem/yr) – measure of radiation absorbed by the body.
Action level (AL) – the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Treatment technique (TT) – a treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of contaminate in drinking water.
Maximum contaminate level (MCL) – the “Maximum Allowed” MCL 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 human health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) - The highest level of a 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 contaminants.
During the period covered by this report we had the below noted violations of drinking water regulations. They are listed by Violation Number; Violation Date; Category; Analyte Name; Analyte Code.
2006 80045; 06/30/2006; MCL, Average, Without No. Exceedance; Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS)
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Received
2007 80046; 09/30/2006; MCL, Average, Without No. Exceedance; Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS) ; 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Received
2007 80048; 12/31/2006; MCL, Average, Without No. Exceedance; Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Our water system tested a minimum of 6 monthly sample(s) in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. During the monitoring period covered by this report, we had the following noted detections for microbiological contaminants:
There Were No Positive Bacteriological Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006.
Although one sample tested positive for coliform, immediate follow up samples at this site indicated no problems. Positive samples can occur from lab error or improper sample drawing technique.
In the table below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected at levels BELOW their maximum contaminant level except TTHMs. These samples, except of Lead and Copper results and surface water systems, were collected at the raw water source and represent water before any treatment, blending or distribution. As such, the consumer tap levels could be less. The last chemical sampling of our source water was collected on Tuesday, September 7, 2004. Chemical sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis; therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results.
They are listed by Compound; Date; Level; MCL; MCLG; Unit; and Major Sources:
LEAD ; 10/04/2006; 2.624; AL=15; 0; ppb; Corrosion of household plumbing systems, Erosion of natural deposits.
COPPER; 10/04/2006; 0.243; AL=1.3; 1.3; ppm; Corrosion of household plumbing systems, Erosion of natural deposits, Leaching from wood preservatives.
CADMIUM; ; 09/07/2004; 1.00; 5; 5; Ppb; Corrosion of galvanized pipes, Erosion of natural deposits, Discharge from metal refineries, runoff from waste batteries and paints.
HAA5 [HALOACETIC ACIDS]; RAA 12/06; 18.00; 60; ppb; By-product of drinking water chlorination
TTHMs [TOTAL TRIHALOMETHANES]; RAA 12/06; 114.00; 80; ppb; By-product of drinking water chlorination
FLUORIDE; ; 09/07/2004; 0.40; 4; 4; ppm; Erosion of natural deposits, Water additive that promotes strong teeth, Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
CHROMIUM; 09/07/2004; 20.00; 100; 100; Ppb; Discharge from steel and pulp mills, Erosion of natural deposits.
GROSS ALPHA PARTICLE ACTIVITY, TOTAL;09/07/2004; 3.00; 15; 0; pCi/L; Erosion of natural deposits
There Were No Positive Nitrate Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006.
+++++Environmental Protection Agency Required Health Effects Language+++++
Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
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. EPA/CDC 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).
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers.
Please call our office at (318) 322-3741 if you have questions.
We at Greater Ouachita Water Company – Kiroli / Darbonne Water Supply 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 of life, and our children's future.
6/28
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Greater Ouachita Water Company
PO Box 35888
West Monroe, LA 71294-5888
The Water We Drink
Lakeshore / Swartz Water Supply
Public Water Supply ID: LA1073071
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2006. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and the services we deliver to you every day. (Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien). Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. Our drinking water is supplied from another water system through a Consecutive Connection (CC). We are committed to ensuring the drinking quality of your water. Our water source(s) are listed below by Source Name; Source Location/Type; Source ID:
City of Monroe (1073031); Purchased Surface Water; CC001
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 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:
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 metals, which can be naturally-occurring or results 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 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.
A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around each of our sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply's susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of medium. Should you wish to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please contact our office at the number provided in the following paragraph to schedule an appointment.
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. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. If you have any questions about this report, please contact John D. Nichols, Operations Manager or Doil A. Nelson Jr., Facilities Manager, at (318) 322-3741. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please contact one of our managers at the number listed above.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals/Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The table that follows illustrates the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st 2006. Drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of minerals and other constituents. It's important to remember that the mere presence of these minerals and constituents does NOT necessarily pose a health risk.
In the table below, 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:
Non-Detects (ND) – laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present.
Running Annual Average (RAA) – average of test results covering the last four quarters.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.00.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.00.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Millirems per year (mrem/yr) – measure of radiation absorbed by the body.
Action level (AL) – the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Treatment technique (TT) – a treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of contaminate in drinking water.
Maximum contaminate level (MCL) – the “Maximum Allowed” MCL 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 human health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) - The highest level of a 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 contaminants.
During the period covered by this report we had the below noted violations of drinking water regulations. They are listed by Violation Number, Violation Date; Category; Analyte Name; Analyte Code.
2007 1; 12/31/2006; MONITORING, ROUTINE (DBP), MAJOR; Total Trihalomethanes (HAA5); 2456
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
2007 2; 12/31/2006; MONITORING, ROUTINE (DBP), MAJOR; Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Our water system tested a minimum of 8 monthly sample(s) in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. During the monitoring period covered by this report, we had the following noted detections for microbiological contaminants: They are listed by Contaminant; Title; Month; Samples; MCLG.
Total Coliform Bacteria; Month with Greatest Number of POsitive Samples; 1; MCLG
MCL: For systems that collect more than 39 samples per month, if 5 percent are positive for Coliform. For systems that collect less than 40 samples per month, if 1 sample is positive for coliform.
Major Source: Naturally present in the environment
In the table below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected at levels BELOW their maximum contaminant level with the exception of Lead. These samples, except of Lead and Copper results and surface water systems, were collected at the raw water source and represent water before any treatment, blending or distribution. As such, the consumer tap levels could be less. The last chemical sampling of our source water is available from the City of Monroe. The City of Monroe’s contact phone number is (318) 329-2395. Chemical sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis; therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results.
They are listed by Compound; Date; Level; MCL; MCLG; Unit; and Major Sources:
LEAD; 08/03/2004; 30; AL=15; 0; Ppb; Corrosion of household pluming systems. Erosion of natural deposits.
HAA5 [HALOACETIC ACIDS]; 05/17/05; 0.00; 60; ppb; By-product of drinking water chlorination.
TTHMs [TOTAL TRIHALOMETHANES]; 05/17/05; 44.0; 80; ppb; By-product of drinking water chlorination
There Were No Positive Nitrate Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006.
+++++Environmental Protection Agency Required Health Effects Language+++++
Infants and children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than at other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home’s plumbing. If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home’s water, you may wish to have your water tested and flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water. Additional information is available fro the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-726-4791)
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. EPA/CDC 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).
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Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers.
Please call our office at (318) 322-3741 if you have questions.
We at Greater Ouachita Water Company – Lakeshore / Swartz Water Supply 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 of life, and our children's future.
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Greater Ouachita Water Company
PO Box 35888
West Monroe, LA 71294-5888
The Water We Drink
North Monroe Water Supply
Public Water Supply ID: LA1073035
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2006. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and the services we deliver to you every day. (Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien). Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. Our drinking water is supplied from another water system through a Consecutive Connection (CC). To find out more about our drinking water sources and additional chemical sampling results, please contact our office at the number provided below. We are committed to ensuring the drinking quality of your water. Our water source(s) are listed below by Source Name; Source Location/Type; Source ID:
City of Monroe (1073031); Purchased Surface Water; CC001
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 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:
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 metals, which can be naturally-occurring or results 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 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.
A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around each of our sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply's susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of medium. Should you wish to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please contact our office at the number provided in the following paragraph to schedule an appointment.
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. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. If you have any questions about this report, please contact John D. Nichols, Operations Manager or Doil A. Nelson Jr., Facilities Manager, at (318) 322-3741. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please contact one of our managers at the number listed above.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals/Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The table that follows illustrates the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st 2006. Drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of minerals and other constituents. It's important to remember that the mere presence of these minerals and constituents does NOT necessarily pose a health risk.
In the table below, 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:
Non-Detects (ND) – laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present.
Running Annual Average (RAA) – average of test results covering the last four quarters.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.00.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.00.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Millirems per year (mrem/yr) – measure of radiation absorbed by the body.
Action level (AL) – the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Treatment technique (TT) – a treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of contaminate in drinking water.
Maximum contaminate level (MCL) – the “Maximum Allowed” MCL 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 human health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) - The highest level of a 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 contaminants.
During the period covered by this report we had the below noted violations of drinking water regulations.
They are listed by Violation Number; Violation Date; Category; Anaylte Name; Anaylte Code
2007 1; 12/31/2006; MONITORING, ROUTINE (DBP), MAJOR; Total Trihalomethanes (HAA5); 2456
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
2007 2; 12/31/2006; MONITORING, ROUTINE (DBP), MAJOR; Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Our water system tested a minimum of 5 monthly sample(s) in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. During the monitoring period covered by this report, we had the following noted detections for microbiological contaminants:
There Were No Positive Bacteriological Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006.
In the table below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected at levels BELOW their maximum contaminant level. These samples, except of Lead and Copper results and surface water systems, were collected at the raw water source and represent water before any treatment, blending or distribution. As such, the consumer tap levels could be less. The last chemical sampling of our source water is available from the City of Monroe. The City of Monroe’s contact phone number is (318) 329-2395. Chemical sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis; therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results.
They are listed by Compound; Date; Level; MCL; MCLG; Unit; and Major Sources:
HAA5 [HALOACETIC ACIDS]; 05/17/2005; 18.00; 60; ppb; By-product of drinking water chlorination
TTHMs [TOTAL TRIHALOMETHANES]; 05/17/2005; 47.00; 80; ppb; By-product of drinking water chlorination
There Were No Positive Chemical Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st 2001 to December 31st, 2006.
There Were No Positive Nitrate Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006.
+++++Environmental Protection Agency Required Health Effects Language+++++
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. EPA/CDC 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).
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Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers.
Please call our office at (318) 322-3741 if you have questions.
We at Greater Ouachita Water Company – North Monroe Water Supply 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 of life, and our children's future.
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Greater Ouachita Water Company
PO Box 35888
West Monroe, LA 71294-5888
The Water We Drink
Prairie Ridge Water Supply
Public Water Supply ID: LA1073112
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2006. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and the services we deliver to you every day. (Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien). Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the drinking quality of your water. Our ground water source is the Prairie Road Water District (PWS ID LA1073040). Three (3) wells completed in the Sparta Aquifer are the source water for the Prairie Road Water District. We receive water from Prairie Road District through the following connection:
Source Name; Source Location/Type; Source ID
Prairie Road WS 1073040; Purchased Ground Water; CC0850
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 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:
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 metals, which can be naturally-occurring or results 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 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.
A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around each of our sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply's susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of medium. Should you wish to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please contact our office at the number provided in the following paragraph to schedule an appointment.
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. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. If you have any questions about this report, please contact John D. Nichols, Operations Manager or Doil A. Nelson Jr., Facilities Manager, at (318) 322-3741. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please contact one of our managers at the number listed above.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals/Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The table that follows illustrates the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st 2006. Drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of minerals and other constituents. It's important to remember that the mere presence of these minerals and constituents does NOT necessarily pose a health risk.
In the table below, 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:
Non-Detects (ND) – laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present.
Running Annual Average (RAA) – average of test results covering the last four quarters.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.00.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.00.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Millirems per year (mrem/yr) – measure of radiation absorbed by the body.
Action level (AL) – the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Treatment technique (TT) – a treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of contaminate in drinking water.
Maximum contaminate level (MCL) – the “Maximum Allowed” MCL 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 human health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) - The highest level of a 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 contaminants.
During the period covered by this report we had the below noted violations of drinking water regulations.
Violation Number; Violation Date; Category; Anaylte Name; Anaylte Code
2006 11; 03/31/2006; MCL, Average, Without No. Exceedance; Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: Public Notification Requested
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Received
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Administrative Order (w/o Penalty)
2006 13; 06/30/2006; MCL, Average, Without No. Exceedance; Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Received
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Administrative Order (w/o Penalty)
2007 14; 09/30/2006; MCL, Average, Without No. Exceedance; Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Received
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Administrative Order (w/o Penalty)
2007 14; 12/31/2006; MCL, Average, Without No. Exceedance; Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Our water system tested a minimum of 1 monthly sample(s) in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. During the monitoring period covered by this report, we had the following noted detections for microbiological contaminants:
There Were No Positive Bacteriological Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006.
In the table below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected at levels BELOW their maximum contaminant level with the exception of TTHMs. These samples, except of Lead and Copper results and surface water systems, were collected at the raw water source and represent water before any treatment, blending or distribution. As such, the consumer tap levels could be less. The last chemical sampling of our source water was collected on Tuesday, May 17, 2005. Chemical sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis; therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results.
Compound; Date; Level; MCL; MCLG; Unit; Major sources in drinking water
LEAD; 07/13/2004; 6.5; AL=15; 0; ppb; Corrosion of household plumbing systems, Erosion of natural deposits.
COPPER; 07/13/2004; 0.90; AL=1.3; 1.3; ppm; Corrosion of household plumbing systems, Erosion of natural deposits, Leaching from wood preservatives.
HAA5 [HALOACETIC ACIDS]; 12/06 RAA; 50.00; 60; ppb; By-product of drinking water chlorination
TTHMs [TOTAL TRIHALOMETHANES]; 12/06 RAA; 255.00; 80; ppb; By-product of drinking water chlorination
There Were No Positive Nitrate Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006.
+++++Environmental Protection Agency Required Health Effects Language+++++
Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
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. EPA/CDC 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).
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers.
Please call our office at (318) 322-3741 if you have questions.
We at Greater Ouachita Water Company – Prairie Ridge Water Supply 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 of life, and our children's future.
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Greater Ouachita Water Company
PO Box 35888
West Monroe, LA 71294-5888
The Water We Drink
South Monroe Water Supply
Public Water Supply ID: LA1073046
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2006. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and the services we deliver to you every day. (Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien). Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the drinking quality of your water. Our water source(s) are listed below:
Source Name; Source Location/Type; Source ID
Ticheli Road; Sparta Ground Water; GSM-WW-01
Worley Well; Sparta Ground Water; GSM-WW-02
Lincoln Park; Sparta Ground Water; GSM-WW-03
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 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:
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 metals, which can be naturally-occurring or results 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 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.
A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around each of our sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply's susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of ‘medium’. Should you wish to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please contact our office at the number provided in the following paragraph to schedule an appointment.
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. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. If you have any questions about this report, please contact John D. Nichols, Operations Manager or Doil A. Nelson Jr., Facilities Manager, at (318) 322-3741. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please contact one of our managers at the number listed above.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals/Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The table that follows illustrates the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st 2006. Drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of minerals and other constituents. It's important to remember that the mere presence of these minerals and constituents does NOT necessarily pose a health risk.
In the table below, 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:
Non-Detects (ND) – laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present.
Running Annual Average (RAA) – average of test results covering the last four quarters.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.00.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.00.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Millirems per year (mrem/yr) – measure of radiation absorbed by the body.
Action level (AL) – the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Treatment technique (TT) – a treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of contaminate in drinking water.
Maximum contaminate level (MCL) – the “Maximum Allowed” MCL 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 human health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) - The highest level of a 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 contaminants.
During the period covered by this report we had the below noted violations of drinking water regulations.
Violation Number; Violation Date; Category; Anaylte Name; Anaylte Code
2006 1; 03/31/2006; MCL, Average, Without No. Exceedance; Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Received
2006 3; 06/30/2006; MCL, Average, Without No. Exceedance; Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Received
2007 4; 09/30/2006; MCL, Average, Without No. Exceedance; Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Received
2007 6; 12/31/2006; MCL, Average, Without No. Exceedance; Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Our water system tested a minimum of 6 monthly sample(s) in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. During the monitoring period covered by this report, we had the following noted detections for microbiological contaminants:
There Were No Positive Bacteriological Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2005.
In the table below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected at levels BELOW their maximum contaminant level with the exception of TTHMs. These samples, except of Lead and Copper results and surface water systems, were collected at the raw water source and represent water before any treatment, blending or distribution. As such, the consumer tap levels could be less. The last chemical sampling of our source water was collected on Monday, August 16, 2004. Chemical sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis; therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results.
They are listed by Compound; Date; Level; MCL; MCLG; Unit; and Major Sources:
LEAD; 11/29/2005; 3.4; AL=15; 0; ppb; Corrosion of household plumbing systems, Erosion of natural deposits.
COPPER; 11/28/2005; 0.531; AL=1.3; 1.3; ppm; Corrosion of household plumbing systems, Erosion of natural deposits, Leaching from wood preservatives.
HAA5 [HALOACETIC ACIDS]; 12/06 RAA; 27.00; 60; ppb; By-product of drinking water chlorination
TTHMs [TOTAL TRIHALOMETHANES]; 12/06 RAA; 161.00; 80; ppb; By-product of drinking water chlorination
FLUORIDE; 08/16/2004; 0.40; 4; 4; ppm; Erosion of natural deposits, Water additive that promotes strong teeth, Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
GROSS ALPHA PARTICLE ACTIVITY, TOTAL; 08/16/2004; 2.00; 15; 0; pCi/L; Erosion of natural deposits.
There Were No Positive Nitrate Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006.
+++++Environmental Protection Agency Required Health Effects Language+++++
Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
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. EPA/CDC 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).
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Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers.
Please call our office at (318) 322-3741 if you have questions.
We at Greater Ouachita Water Company – South Monroe Water Supply 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 of life, and our children's future.
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Greater Ouachita Water Company
PO Box 35888
West Monroe, LA 71294-5888
The Water We Drink
Sterlington Water Supply
Public Water Supply ID: LA1073048
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2006. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and the services we deliver to you every day. (Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien). Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the drinking quality of your water. Our water source(s) are listed below:
Source Name; Source Location/Type; Source ID
High Street; Sparta Ground Water; GST-WW-01
Fairway; Sparta Ground Water; GST-WW-02
Francis Street; Sparta Ground Water; GST-WW-03
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 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:
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 metals, which can be naturally-occurring or results 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 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.
A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around each of our sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply's susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of medium. Should you wish to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please contact our office at the number provided in the following paragraph to schedule an appointment.
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. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. If you have any questions about this report, please contact John D. Nichols, Operations Manager or Doil A. Nelson Jr., Facilities Manager, at (318) 322-3741. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please contact one of our managers at the number listed above.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals/Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The table that follows illustrates the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st 2006. Drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of minerals and other constituents. It's important to remember that the mere presence of these minerals and constituents does NOT necessarily pose a health risk.
In the table below, 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:
Non-Detects (ND) – laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present.
Running Annual Average (RAA) – average of test results covering the last four quarters.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.00.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.00.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Millirems per year (mrem/yr) – measure of radiation absorbed by the body.
Action level (AL) – the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Treatment technique (TT) – a treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of contaminate in drinking water.
Maximum contaminate level (MCL) – the “Maximum Allowed” MCL 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 human health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) - The highest level of a 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 contaminants.
During the period covered by this report we had the below noted violations of drinking water regulations.
Violation Number; Violation Date; Category; Anaylte Name; Anaylte Code
2006 11; 03/31/2006; MCL, Average, Without No. Exceedance; Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Site Visit (enforcement)
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Administrative Order (w/o Penalty)
2006 13; 06/30/2006; MCL, Average, Without No. Exceedance; Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Site Visit (enforcement)
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Received
2007 14; 09/30/2006; MCL, Average, Without No. Exceedance; Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Received
2007 16; 12/31/2006; MCL, Average, Without No. Exceedance; Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Our water system tested a minimum of 3 monthly sample(s) in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. During the monitoring period covered by this report, we had the following noted detections for microbiological contaminants:
There Were No Positive Bacteriological Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006.
In the table below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected at levels BELOW their maximum contaminant level with the exception of TTHMs. These samples, except of Lead and Copper results and surface water systems, were collected at the raw water source and represent water before any treatment, blending or distribution. As such, the consumer tap levels could be less. The last chemical sampling of our source water was collected on Monday, August 16, 2004. Chemical sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis; therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results.
They are listed by Compound; Date; Level; MCL; MCLG; Unit; and Major Sources:
LEAD; 11/7/2006; 1.148; AL=15; 0; ppb; Corrosion of household plumbing systems. Erosion of natural deposits.
COPPER; 11/7/2006; .7855; AL=1.3; 1.3; ppm; Corrosion of household plumbing systems, Erosion of natural deposits, Leaching from wood preservatives.
HAA5 [HALOACETIC ACIDS]12/06 RAA; 30.00; 60; ppb; By-product of drinking water chlorination
TTHMs [TOTAL TRIHALOMETHANES]; 12/06 RAA; 266.00; 80; ppb; By-product of drinking water chlorination
FLUORIDE; 08/16/2004; 0.50; 4; 4; ppm; Erosion of natural deposits, Water additive that promotes strong teeth, Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
GROSS ALPHA PARTICLE ACTIVITY, TOTAL; 08/16/2004; 4.00; 15; 0; pCi/L; Erosion of natural deposits
There Were No Positive Nitrate Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006.
+++++Environmental Protection Agency Required Health Effects Language+++++
Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
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. EPA/CDC 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).
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Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers.
Please call our office at (318) 322-3741 if you have questions.
We at Greater Ouachita Water Company – Sterlington Water Supply 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 of life, and our children's future.
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The Water We Drink
Prairie Road Water District
Public Water Supply ID: LA1073040
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2006. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and the services we deliver to you every day. (Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien). Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the drinking quality of your water. Our water source(s) are listed below by Source Name; Source Location; Source Type; Source ID:
Well #1; Terrace Aquifer; Groundwater; 1073040-001
Well #2; Sparta Aquifer; Groundwater; 1073040-002
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 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:
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 metals, which can be naturally-occurring or results 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 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.
A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around each of our sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply's susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of medium. Should you wish to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please contact our office at the number provided in the following paragraph:
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. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. If you have any questions about this report, want to attend any scheduled meetings, or simply want to learn more about your drinking water, please contact Ted Davidson at (318)322-8706.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals/Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The tables that follow illustrate the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st 2006. Drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably 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 the table below, 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:
Non-Detects (ND) – laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.00.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.00.
Parts per trillion (ppt) or Nanograms per liter (ng/L) – one part per trillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000,000.00.
Parts per quadrillion (ppq) or Picograms per liter (pg/L) – one part per quadrillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000,000 years, or one penny in $10,000,000,000,000.00.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Millirems per year (mrem/yr) – measure of radiation absorbed by the body.
Million fibers per liter (MFL) — million fibers per liter is a measure of the presence of asbestos fibers that are no longer than 10 micrometers.
Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) — nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.
Variances & Exemptions (V&E) — State or EPA permission not to meet MCL or a treatment technique under certain conditions.
Action level (AL) – the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Treatment technique (TT) – a treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of contaminate in drinking water.
Maximum contaminant level (MCL) – the “Maximum Allowed” MCL 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 human health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) - The highest level of a 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 contaminants.
During the period covered by this report we had the below noted violations of drinking water regulations.
Violation Number; Violation Date; Violation Name; Category; Anaylte Name; Anaylte Code
2006 80028; 3/31/2006; MCL, AVERAGE, WITHOUT NO. EXCEEDANCE; MCL; TOTAL TRIHALOMETHANES (TTHM); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Received
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Site Visit (enforcement)
Associated Enforcement Actions: State violation/reminder notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Administrative Order (w/o penalty)
2006 80030; 6/30/2006; MCL, AVERAGE, WITHOUT NO. EXCEEDANCE; MCL; TOTAL TRIHALOMETHANES (TTHM); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State violation/reminder notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Administrative Order (w/o penalty)
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Received
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Site Visit (enforcement)
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
2006 80031; 9/30/2006; MCL, AVERAGE, WITHOUT NO. EXCEEDANCE; MCL; TOTAL TRIHALOMETHANES (TTHM); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Administrative Order (w/o penalty)
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Received
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Site Visit (enforcement)
Associated Enforcement Actions: State violation/reminder notice
2006 80033; 12/31/2006; MCL, AVERAGE, WITHOUT NO. EXCEEDANCE; MCL; TOTAL TRIHALOMETHANES (TTHM); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State violation/reminder notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Site Visit (enforcement)
Our water system tested a minimum of 3 monthly sample(s) in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. During the monitoring period covered by this report, we had the following noted detections for microbiological contaminants:
There Were No Positive Bacteriological Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006.
In the table below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected at levels BELOW their maximum contaminant level. These samples, except for Lead and Copper results and surface water systems, were collected at the raw water source and represent water before any treatment, blending or distribution. As such, the consumer tap levels could be less. The last chemical sampling of our source water was collected on Thursday, May 18, 2006. Chemical sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis; therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results.
They are listed by Compound; Date; Level; MCL; MCLG; Unit; and Major Sources:
CADMIUM; 9/24/2002; 2.00; 5; 5; ppb; corrosion of galvanized pipes; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from metal refineries; runoff from waste batteries and paints.
COPPER; 9/28/2004; 0.70; AL=1.3; 1.3; ppm; corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives.
DICHLOROMETHANE; 9/24/2002; 3.06; 5; 0; ppb; discharge from pharmaceutical and chemical factories.
ETHYLBENZENE; 9/24/2002; 0.70; 4; 4; ppb; discharge from petroleum refineries.
FLUORIDE; 9/24/2002; 0.70; 4; 4; ppm; erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
LEAD, number of sampling sites exceeding AL: 1; 9/28/2004; 9.00; AL=15; 0; ppb; corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits.
HALOACETIC ACIDS; annual average; 28.00; 60; --; ppb; by-product of drinking water disinfection
TTHMs [TOTAL TRIHALOMETHANES]; annual average; 170.00; 80; --; ppb; by-product of drinking water chlorination.
XYLENES; 9/24/2002; 0.0061; 10; 10; ppm; discharge from petroleum factories, discharge from chemical factories.
There Were No Positive Nitrate Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006.
+++++Environmental Protection Agency Required Health Effects Language+++++
Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
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. EPA/CDC 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).
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Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers.
Please call our office at (318) 322-3741 if you have questions.
We at the PRAIRIE ROAD WATER DISTRICT 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 of life, and our children's future.
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The Water We Drink
PINE BAYOU WATER SYSTEM
Public Water Supply ID: LA1073038
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2006. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our water source(s) are listed below:
Source Name; Source Location; Source Type; Source ID
WELL #1, STONEGATE DRIVE; Sparta Aquifer; Groundwater; 1073038-001
WELL #2, LANGFORD ST; Sparta Aquifer; Groundwater; 1073038-001
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 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:
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 metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater 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 stormwater 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 stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
Radioactive Contaminants -which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around our listed sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply's susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of 'medium'. If you would like to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please feel free to contact our office at the number provided in the following paragraph.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals -Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006. 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 the tables below, you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms, we've provided the followinq definitions:
Non-Detects (NO) -laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) -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 (ug/l) -one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in 10,000,000.
Parts per trillion (ppt) or Nanograms per liter (ng/l) -one part per trillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000,000.
Parts per quadrillion (ppq) or Picograms per liter (pg/l) -one part per quadrillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000,000 years or one penny in $10,000,000,000,000.
Picocuries per liter (pCill) -picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Millirems per year (mrem/yr) -measure of radiation absorbed by the body.
Million fibers per liter (MFl) -million fibers per liter is a measure of the presence of asbestos fibers that are longer than 10 micrometers.
Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) -nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.
Variances & Exemptions (V&E) -State or EPA permission not to meet MCl or a treatment technique under certain conditions.
Action level (Al) -the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Treatment technique (TT) -a treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum contaminant level (MCl) -the "Maximum Allowed" MCl is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCl's are set as close to the MClG's 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 human health. MClG's allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDl) -The highest level of a 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 contaminants.
During the period covered by this report we had the below noted violations of drinking water regulations.
Violation Number; Violation Date; Violation Name; Category; Anaylte Name; Anaylte Code
2006 80085; 3/31/2006; MCL, AVERAGE, WITHOUT NO. EXCEEDANCE; MCL; TOTAL TRIHALOMETHANES (TTHM); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
2006 80087; 6/30/2006; MCL, AVERAGE, WITHOUT NO. EXCEEDANCE; MCL; TOTAL TRIHALOMETHANES;(TTHM); 2950
Associated Enforcement Actions:State Violation/reminder Notice
Associated Enforcement Actions: State Public Notification Requested
Our water system tested a minimum of 3 monthly sample(s) in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. During the monitoring period covered by this report, we had the following noted detections for microbiological contaminants:
There Were No Positive Bacteriological Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006
In the table below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected at levels BELOW their maximum contaminant level. These samples, except for Lead and Copper results and surface water systems, were collected at the raw water source and represent water before any treatment, blending or distribution. As such, the consumer tap levels could be less. The last chemical sampling of our source water was collected on Monday, September 1, 2006. Chemical Sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis, therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results.
Contaminant/major sources; Date; Level; MCl; MClG; Unit
ARSENIC; Major Sources: Erosion of natural deposits: Runoff from orchards: Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes; 6/14/2005; 1.00; 10; 0; ppb
COPPER; Major Sources: Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives; 11/229/2006 0.0051; AL=1.3; 1.3; ppm
FLUORIDE; Major Sources: Erosion of natural deposits; aluminum factories; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories; 6/14/2005; 0.30; 4; 4; ppm
LEAD; Major Sources: Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; 11/29/2004; 0.38; AL=15; 0; ppb
HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA); Major Sources: By-product of drinking water disinfection; Annual Average; 7.68; 60; ppb
TTHMs [TOTAL TRIHALOMETHANES] Major Sources: By –product of drinking water disinfection; Annual Average; 62.13; 80; ppb
There Were No Positive Nitrate Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006.
++++++Environmental Protection Agency Required Health Effects Language+++++
Infants and children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than at other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home's plumbing. If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home's water, you may wish to have your water tested and flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water. Additional information is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4761).
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 for infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC 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).
Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers.
Please call our office if you have questions (318) 397-2835.
We at LWC Management, Inc. work around the clock to provide top quality drinking water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect and conserve our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children's future.
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The Water We Drink
HILLSIDE PARK SUBDIVISION WATER SYSTEM
Public Water Supply ID: LA1073064
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2006. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our water source(s) are listed below:
Source Name; Source Location; Source Type; Source ID
WELL #1; Sparta Aquifer; Groundwater;1073064-001
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 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:
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 metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater 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 stormwater 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 stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
Radioactive Contaminants -which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around our listed sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply's susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of 'medium'. If you would like to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please feel free to contact our office at the number provided in the following paragraph.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals -Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006. 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 the tables below, you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms, we've provided the followinq definitions:
Non-Detects (NO) -laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) -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 (ug/l) -one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
Parts per trillion (ppt) or Nanograms per liter (ng/l) -one part per trillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000,000.
Parts per quadrillion (ppq) or Picograms per liter (pg/l) -one part per quadrillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000,000 years or one penny in $10,000,000,000,000.
Picocuries per liter (pCill) -picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Millirems per year (mrem/yr) -measure of radiation absorbed by the body.
Million fibers per liter (MFl) -million fibers per liter is a measure of the presence of asbestos fibers that are longer than 10 micrometers.
Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) -nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.
Variances & Exemptions (V&E) -State or EPA permission not to meet MCl or a treatment technique under certain conditions.
Action level (Al) -the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Treatment technique (TT) -a treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum contaminant level (MCl) -the "Maximum Allowed" MCl is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCl's are set as close to the MClG's 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 human health. MClG's allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDl) -The highest level of a 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 contaminants.
During the period covered by this report we had the below noted violations of drinking water regulations.
There Were No Violations During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006.
Our water system tested a minimum of 1 monthly sample(s) in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. During the monitoring period covered by this report, we had the following noted detections for microbiological contaminants:
There Were No Positive Bacteriological Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006.
In the table below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected at levels BELOW their maximum contaminant level. These samples, except for Lead and Copper results and surface water systems, were collected at the raw water source and represent water before any treatment, blending or distribution. As such, the consumer tap levels could be less. The last chemical sampling of our source water was collected on Tuesday, November 01,2005. Chemical Sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis, therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results.
Contaminant; Date; Level; MCl; MClG; Unit
FLUORIDE, Major Sources: Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories; 1/6/2004; 0.30; 4; 4; ppm
LEAD, Number of Sampling Sites Exceeding AL: 2, Major Sources: Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; 9/9/2004; 26.00; AL=15; 0; ppb
There Were No Positive Nitrate Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006
++++++Environmental Protection Agency Required Health Effects Language++++++
Infants and children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than at other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home's plumbing. If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home's water, you may wish to have your water tested and flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water. Additional information is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4761).
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 for infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC 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).
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Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers.
Please call our office if you have questions (318) 397-2835.
We at LWC Management, Inc. work around the clock to provide top quality drinking water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect and conserve our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children's future.
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The Water We Drink
LOVE ESTATES WATER SYSTEM
Public Water Supply ID: LA1073108
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2006. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our water source(s) are listed below:
Source Name; Source Location; Source Type; Source ID
HIGH COUNTRY WELL; Sparta Aquifer; Groundwater; 1073062-001
MILHAVEN WELL; Sparta Aquifer; Groundwater; 1073109-001
LOVE ESTATES WELL; Sparta Aquifer; Groundwater; 1073064-001
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 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:
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 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, 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.
A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around our listed sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply's susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of 'medium'. If you would like to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please feel free to contact our office at the number provided in the following paragraph.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals -Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006. 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 the tables below, you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms, we've provided the followinq definitions:
Non-Detects (NO) -laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) -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 (ug/l) -one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
Parts per trillion (ppt) or Nanograms per liter (ng/l) -one part per trillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000,000.
Parts per quadrillion (ppq) or Picograms per liter (pg/l) -one part per quadrillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000,000 years or one penny in $10,000,000,000,000.
Picocuries per liter (pCill) -picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Millirems per year (mrem/yr) -measure of radiation absorbed by the body.
Million fibers per liter (MFl) -million fibers per liter is a measure of the presence of asbestos fibers that are longer than 10 micrometers.
Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) -nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.
Variances & Exemptions (V&E) -State or EPA permission not to meet MCl or a treatment technique under certain conditions.
Action level (Al) -the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Treatment technique (TT) -a treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum contaminant level (MCl) -the "Maximum Allowed" MCl is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCl's are set as close to the MClG's 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 human health. MClG's allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDl) -The highest level of a 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 contaminants.
During the period covered by this report we had the below noted violations of drinking water regulations.
There Were No Violations During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006
Our water system tested a minimum of 4 monthly sample(s) in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. During the monitoring period covered by this report, we had the following noted detections for microbiological contaminants:
There Were No Positive Bacteriological Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006
In the table below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected at levels BELOW their maximum contaminant level. These samples, except for Lead and Copper results and surface water systems, were collected at the raw water source and represent water before any treatment, blending or distribution. As such, the consumer tap levels could be less. The last chemical sampling of our source water was collected on Wednesday, May 24, 2006. Chemical Sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis, therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results.
Contaminant; Date; Level; MCl; MClG; Unit
COPPER, Major Sources: Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives; 11/29/2006; 0.0355; AL =1.3; 1.3; ppm
FLUORIDE, Major Sources: Erosion of natural deposits; aluminum factories Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories; 1/5/2004; 0.60; 4; 4; ppm
LEAD, Major Sources: Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; 11/29/2004; 1.06; AL = 15; 0; ppb
HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA), Major Sources: By-product of drinking water disinfection; Annual Average; 6.45; 60; ppb
TTHMs [TOTAL TRIHALOMETHANES]; Major Sources: By –product of drinking water disinfection; Annual Average; 34.50; 80; ppb
There Were No Positive Nitrate Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2006
++++++Environmental Protection Agency Required Health Effects Language++++++
Infants and children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than at other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home's plumbing. If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home's water, you may wish to have your water tested and flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water. Additional information is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4761).
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 for infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC 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).
Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and. dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers.
Please call our office if you have questions (318) 397-2835.
We at LWC Management, Inc. work around the clock to provide top quality drinking water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect and conserve our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children's future.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of the Recording Secretary of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in the Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana, on or before ten (10:00) AM, Thursday, July 19, 2007, and that the same will be opened, read aloud and tabulated in the office of Ouachita Parish Police Jury, at ten (10:00) o’clock AM, July 19, 2007, and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting for the purpose of furnishing the following:
MOBILE COMMAND POST for OUACHITA PARISH OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Complete specifications on the above item(s) are on file with and may be obtained from Frances B. Hunter, Purchasing Manager, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Purchasing Department, 301 South Grand Street, Basement Floor, Monroe, LA. Bidders must note on the sealed envelope containing the bid: “SEALED BID” and the APPROPRIATE BID NUMBER.
THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.
OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
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