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Public Notices: Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Public Notices Published Thursday, June 25th, 2009NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed Bids will be received by the Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71210-1642 until 2:00 P.M., July 21, 2009.
For: HVAC Ductwork Replacement in Auditorium @
West Monroe High School
201 Riggs Street
West Monroe, Louisiana 71291
Ouachita Parish School Board
Bid Number: 68-09
Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from www.aeplans.com. Printed copies are not available from the Architect but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Architect at
TBA Studio
103 Cypress Street
West Monroe, Louisiana 71291
Telephone: (318) 340-1550
Facsimile: (318) 998-1315
E-mail: bmcguire@tbarchitecture.com
This project is classified as mechanical. All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid and all additive alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or bid bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this State and who is residing in this state. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, and shall be countersigned by a person who is contracted with the surety company or bond issuer as agent of the company or issuer, and who is licensed as an insurance agent in this State, and who is residing in this State, in an amount equal to the 100% of the contract amount.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of Act 111 of 1983. Electronic bidding will be available through Bid Sync.
A mandatory pre-bid conference will be Friday, July 10, 2009, at 8:30 A.M., at the job site on the West Monroe High School campus. Bids shall be accepted only from Contractors who attend the Pre-bid Conference.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack White, President
ATTEST: Dr. Robert Webber, ED.D, Secretary
6/25,7/2,7/9
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NOTICE
I, Lakesha S. Jackson, DOC# 382642, date of birth 10/2/1977, currently residing in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, have applied for clemency for my conviction of theft, which occurred May 30, 1997, in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Board of Pardons, please call (225) 342-5421.
6/18,6/25,7/2
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
SEPARATE SEALED BIDS for Water Line Relocation for Construction of Turn Lanes @ U.S. 80 & Downing Pines Road, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, will be received by Greater Ouachita Water Company at the office of Lazenby & Associates, Inc., 2000 North 7th Street, West Monroe, Louisiana, until ten (10:00) o'clock A.M. CDST, on Thursday, July 9, 2009. Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. Any bids received after closing time will be returned to the bidder unopened.
The Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents may be examined and procured at the office of the Engineer, Lazenby & Associates, Inc., Consulting Engineers & Land Surveyors, 2000 North Seventh Street, West Monroe, Louisiana. A non-refundable deposit of Fifty and No/100 Dollars ($50.00) will be required for each set of documents.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a cashier's check, certified check or acceptable Bid Bond payable to Greater Ouachita Water Company in the amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid amount as a guarantee that, if awarded the Contract, the Bidder will promptly enter into a contract and execute such bonds as may be required.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond for the full amount of the Contract in accordance with Article 5 of the General Conditions. In addition, the successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Labor and Material Payment Bond for the Contract in accordance with Article 5 of the General Conditions.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any and all formalities.
June 4, 2009
OWNER: Greater Ouachita Water Company
BY: /s/ Wood T. Sparks
6/11,6/18,6/25,7/2
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NOTICE
The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Moore:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-57
A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA FOR THE POSITION OF JUROR, DISTRICT D, OUACHITA PARISH; AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the position of Juror, District D, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana; and,
WHEREAS, under the provisions of LSA-R.S. 18:602 E, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has the obligation to call an election to select a successor.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana that:
Under the authority conferred by LSA-R.S. 18:602 E, a special primary election is hereby called and ordered to be held in Ouachita Parish on Saturday, October 17, 2009, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing a juror from District D, Parish of Ouachita, said post being vacant due to the death of Dorth E. Blade on June 10, 2009. The qualifying period for this election shall be August 12-14, 2009. If necessary, a special general election will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2009. This Resolution and Notice of Election shall be published in the Ouachita Citizen, a weekly newspaper of general circulation within the parish published in Monroe, Louisiana, being the official journal of the governing authority for the Parish of Ouachita, on June 25, July 2, and July 9, 2009. A copy of this Resolution ordering and calling the special election for the position of Juror, District D, Parish of Ouachita, shall be furnished to the Clerk of Court, Fourth Judicial District Court, Parish of Ouachita, and to the Secretary of State, and Registrar of Voters of the State of Louisiana.
The above Resolution was adopted on the 15th day of June 2009. No opposition.
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C E R T I F I C A T I O N
The above is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 09-57, adopted by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at a Regular Meeting held on June 15, 2009, in which a quorum was present and voting and that the resolution adopted is still in effect and has not been rescinded or revoked by action of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury since that date.
This the 16th day of June 2009.
Deborah H. Sewell - Recording Secretary
6/25,7/2,7/9
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NOTICE
A 1979 Winnebago Motorhome with VIN #M50DA9T510948 is stored at Plunk’s Wrecker Service located at 108 Jonesboro Road, West Monroe, LA 71292. If all current charges are not paid and vehicle claimed by owner by July 17, 2009, a Permit to Sell or Dismantle may be obtained.
6/25,7/2
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Separate sealed bids for the furnishing of a ONE (1) BACKWASH TANK & ONE (1) WASH WATER TANK for the WEST MONROE Water Treatment Upgrade Project, WM W79-02, will be received by The City of West Monroe, at the office of the City Clerk - Mr. Benny Chelette until 7:00 p.m., July 14, 2009, and read aloud at the City Council meeting held July 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. This is a request for bids on equipment only, delivered and unloaded at the City of West Monroe Fairlane Street well site.
The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations:
West Monroe City Hall, West Monroe, Louisiana
Ford Bacon and Davis, 4001 Jackson Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71202
Copies of the Contract Document may be obtained at either the offices of Ford, Bacon and Davis, 4001 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA 71202, 318-323-9000 (Mitch Sumrall) or City of West Monroe, 303 West Pavilion Drive, West Monroe, LA 71292, 318-325-0496. There is no fee for the documents.
All bids Must conform to the specifications and be submitted on the bid form contained in the Contract Documents. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of opening thereof.
The Owner reserves the right to waive any information or to reject any or all bids, as provided for in LA R.S.38:2214(B).
Signed: David Norris, Mayor
6/18,6/25,7/2
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Separate sealed bids for the furnishing of a BLOWER PACKAGE AND INSTRUMENT AIR SYSTEM for the WEST MONROE Water Treatment Upgrade Project, WM W79-04, will be received by The City of West Monroe, at the office of the City Clerk - Mr. Benny Chelette until 7:00 p.m., July 14, 2009, and read aloud at the City Council meeting held July 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. This is a request for bids on equipment only, delivered and unloaded at the City of West Monroe Fairlane Street well site.
The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations:
West Monroe City Hall, West Monroe, Louisiana
Ford Bacon and Davis, 4001 Jackson Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71202
Copies of the Contract Document may be obtained at either the offices of Ford, Bacon and Davis, 4001 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA 71202, 318-323-9000 (Mitch Sumrall) or City of West Monroe, 303 West Pavilion Drive, West Monroe, LA 71292, 318-325-0496. There is no fee for the documents.
All bids Must conform to the specifications and be submitted on the bid form contained in the Contract Documents. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of opening thereof.
The Owner reserves the right to waive any information or to reject any or all bids, as provided for in LA R.S.38:2214(B).
Signed: David Norris, Mayor
6/18,6/25,7/2
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Separate sealed bids for the furnishing of a PUMP PACKAGE for the West Monroe Water Treatment Upgrade Project, WM W70-03, will be received by The City of West Monroe, at the office of the City Clerk - Mr. Benny Chelette until 7:00 p.m., July 14, 2009, and read aloud at the City Council meeting held July 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. This is a request for bids on equipment only, delivered and unloaded at the City of West Monroe Fairlane Street well site.
The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations:
West Monroe City Hall, West Monroe, Louisiana
Ford Bacon and Davis, 4001 Jackson Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71202
Copies of the Contract Document may be obtained at either the offices of Ford, Bacon and Davis, 4001 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA 71202, 318-323-9000 (Mitch Sumrall) or City of West Monroe, 303 West Pavilion Drive, West Monroe, LA 71292, 318-325-0496. There is no date of opening thereof.
All bids Must conform to the specifications and be submitted on the bid form contained in the Contract Documents. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of opening thereof.
The Owner reserves the right to waive any information or to reject any or all bids, as provided for in LA R.S.38:2214(B).
Signed: David Norris, Mayor
6/18,6/25,7/2
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Separate sealed bids for the construction of Downing Pines/Highway 80 Water Main Relocation Project will be received by The City of West Monroe, at the office of The City Clerk – Mr. Benny Chelette until 7:00 P.M. July 14, 2009, and read aloud.
The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations:
S. E. Huey Co., 1111 North 19th Street, Monroe, Louisiana
Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at the office of S. E. Huey Co., located at 1111 North 19th Street, Monroe, Louisiana.
All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Base Bid. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of opening thereof.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana in an amount equal to 100% of the contract amount.
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids.
Signed: Dave Norris, Mayor
6/18,6/25,7/2
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
SEPARATE SEALED BIDS for Sewer Relocation for Construction of Turn Lanes @ U.S. 80 & Downing Pines Road, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, will be received by West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5 at the office of Lazenby & Associates, Inc., 2000 North 7th Street, West Monroe, Louisiana, until ten-thirty (10:30) o'clock A.M. CDST, on Thursday, July 9, 2009. Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. Any bids received after closing time will be returned to the bidder unopened.
The Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents may be examined and procured at the office of the Engineer, Lazenby & Associates, Inc., Consulting Engineers & Land Surveyors, 2000 North Seventh Street, West Monroe, Louisiana. A non-refundable deposit of Fifty and No/100 Dollars ($50.00) will be required for each set of documents.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a cashier's check, certified check or acceptable Bid Bond payable to West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5 in the amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid amount as a guarantee that, if awarded the Contract, the Bidder will promptly enter into a contract and execute such bonds as may be required.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond for the full amount of the Contract in accordance with Article 5 of the General Conditions. In addition, the successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Labor and Material Payment Bond for the Contract in accordance with Article 5 of the General Conditions.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any and all formalities.
Date: June 4, 2009
OWNER: West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5
BY: /s/ Fred Hall
6/11,6/18,6/25,7/2
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LEGAL NOTICE
This is to certify that in compliance with Louisiana Revised Statute 39:1309 W.J. Bill Hodge, Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court, does hereby amend the Budget of the Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court-General Fund for the year ended June 30, 2009, as shown below:
6/25
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LEGAL NOTICE
This is to certify that Michael Corteau, in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 39:1309 does hereby amend the budget of the Fourth Judicial District Indigent Defender-Juvenile Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2009.
Approved: Michael Corteau
6/25
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LEGAL NOTICE
This is to certify that Michael Corteau, in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 39:1309 does hereby amend the budget of the Fourth Judicial District Indigent Defender-General Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2009.
Approved: Michael Corteau
6/25
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The Water We Drink
Hickory Bend Water System
Public Water Supply ID: LA1073077
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2008. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and 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 quality of your water.
Our water source(s) are listed below:
Source Name/ Source Water Type/ Source Water Body Name
Well #1/ Ground Water/ -
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 'MEDIU'. 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.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Hickory Bend Water System is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
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. We are pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets Federal and State requirements. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. 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 Tom Owens at 318-397-1933.
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, 2008. 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 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 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 (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 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 below noted violations of drinking water regulations.
— Type/ Category/ Analyte/ Compliance Period
No Violations Occurred in the Calendar Year of 2008
Our water system tested a minimum of 1 samples per month 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:
— Microbiological/ Result/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
COLIFORM (TCR)/ In the month of July, 1 sample(s) returned as positive/ MCL: Systems that Collect Less Than 40 Samples per Month - No more than 1 positive monthly sample/ 0/ Naturally present in the environment
In the tables below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that have detectable levels. 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. 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.
— Regulated Contaminants/ Collection Date/ Highest Value/ Range/ Unit/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
FLUORIDE/ 11-16-2004/ 0.3/ 0.3/ ppm/ 4/ 4/ Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
TURBIDITY/ 11-16-2004/ 0.22/ 0.22/ NTU/ 1/ Soil runoff
— Lead and Copper/ Date/ 90TH Percentile/ 95TH / Percentile/ Range/ Unit/ AL/ Sites Over AL/ Typical Source
COPPER, FREE/ 2005 - 2007/ 0.1/ NA/ 0.1/ ppm/ 1.3/ 0/ Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives
LEAD/ 2005 - 2007/ 3/ NA/ 1 - 4/ ppb/ 150/ Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
— Radionuclides/ Collection Date/ Highest Value/ Range/ Unit/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2008
— DBP Contaminants/ Monitoring Period/ RAA/ Range/ Unit/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2008
++++++Environmental Protection Agency Required Health Effects Language++++++
Spme 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 microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Additional Required Health Effects Language:
Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially-harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and this was a warning of potential problems.
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
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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.
We at the Hickory Bend Water System 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
Brownville Water System
Public Water Supply ID: LA1073004
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2008. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and 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 quality of your water.
Our water source(s) are listed below:
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 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.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Brownville Water System is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at HYPERLINK "http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead"http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
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. We are pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets Federal and State requirements. 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 tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2008. 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 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 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 (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 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 below noted violations of drinking water regulations.
— Type/ Category/ Analyte/ Compliance Period/ MCL, AVERAGE/ Maximum Contaminant Level Violation
TOT_TTHM-HAA5/ 01-01-2008 to 03-31-2008
Our water system tested a minimum of 10 samples per month 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:
— Microbiological/ Result/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2008
In the tables below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that have detectable levels. 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. 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.
— Regulated Contaminants/ Collection Date/ Highest Value/ Range/ Unit/MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
ARSENIC/ 9-8-2008/ 1/ 1/ ppb/ 10/ Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes
FLUORIDE/ 9-22-2008/ 0.43/ 0.28 - 0.43/ ppm/ 4/ 4/ Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
NITRATE-NITRITE/ 9-8-2008/ 0.02/ 0.02/ ppm/ 10/ 10/ Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits
TURBIDITY/ 8-9-2004/ 0.71/ 0.45 - 0.71/ NTU/ 1/ Soil runoff
— Lead and Copper/ Date/ 90TH Percentile/ 95TH Percentile/ Range/ Unit/ AL/ Sites Over AL/ Typical Source
COPPER, FREE/ 2005 - 2007/ 0.45/ NA/0.0204 - 0.6/ ppm/ 1.30/ Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives
LEAD/ 2005 - 2007/ 3/ NA/ 3 - 6.5/ ppb/ 150/ Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
— Radionuclides/ Collection Date/ Highest Value/ Range/ Unit/ MCL/
MCLG/ Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2008
— DBP Contaminants/ Monitoring Period/ RAA/ Range/ Unit/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
Trihalomethanes, Total (TTHM)/2008/ 1/16/ 32-83/ ppb/ 800/ By-Products of drinking water disinfection
Haloacetic Acids, Total (HAA5s)/ 2008/ 1/ 8/ 5-18/ ppb/ 600/ By-Products of drinking water disinfection
++++++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 microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
There are no additional required health effects notices.
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
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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.
We at the Brownville Water System 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
Huntington Park Water Supply
Public Water Supply ID: LA1073018
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2008. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and 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 quality of your water.
Our water source(s) are listed below:
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 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.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Huntington Park W.S.Gowc is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
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. We are pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets Federal and State requirements. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. 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 John Nichols at 318-322-3741.
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, 2008. 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 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 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 (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 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 below noted violations of drinking water regulations.
— Type/ Category/ Analyte/ Compliance Period
MCL, AVERAGE/ Maximum Contaminant Level Violation/ TOT_TTHM/HAA5/ 01-01-2008 to 03/31/2008
MCL, AVERAGE/ Maximum Contaminant Level Violation/ TOT_TTHM/HAA5/ 04-01-2008 to 06-30-2008
MCL, AVERAGE/ Maximum Contaminant Level Violation/ TOT_TTHM/HAA5/ 07-01-2008 to 09-30-2008
MCL, AVERAGE/ Maximum Contaminant Level Violation/ TOT_TTHM/ HAA5/ 10-01-2008 to 12-31-2008
Our water system tested a minimum of 1 sample per month 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:
— Microbiological/ Result/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2008
In the tables below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that have detectable levels. 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. 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.
Regulated Contaminants/ Collection Date/ Highest Value/ Range/ Unit/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
FLUORIDE/ 8-16-2004/ 0.7/ 0.7/ ppm/ 4/ 4/ Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
TURBIDITY/ 8-16-2004/ 0.2/ 0.2/ NTU/ 1/ Soil runoff
— Lead and Copper/ Date/ 90TH Percentile/ 95TH Percentile/ Range/ Unit/ AL/ Sites Over AL/ Typical Source
COPPER, FREE/ 2005 - 2007/ 0.7/ 0.8/ 0.00652 - 0.82517/ ppm/ 1.30/ Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives
LEAD/ 2005 - 2007/ 1/ 1/ 0.397 - 0.921/ ppb/ 150/ Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
— Radionuclides/ Collection Date/ Highest Value/ Range/ Unit/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
GROSS ALPHA PARTICLE ACTIVITY/ 8-16-2004/ 3/ 3/ pCi/l / 15/ Erosion of natural deposits
— DBP Contaminants/ Monitoring Period/ RAA/ Range/ Unit/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
Trihalomethanes, Total (TTHM)/ 2008/ 1/ 5/ 21-162 ppb/ 800/ By-Products of drinking water disinfection
Haloacetic Acids, Total (HAA5s)/ 2008/ 3/ 8/ 0-44 ppb/ 600/ By-Products of drinking water disinfection
++++++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 microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
There are no additional required health effects notices.
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
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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 2008. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and 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 quality of your water.
Our water source(s) are listed below:
Source Name; Source Location/Type; 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 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.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Kiroli - Darbonne W. S. is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
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 tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2008. 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 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 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 (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 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 below noted violations of drinking water regulations.
— Type; Category; Analyte; Compliance Period
MCL, AVERAGE; Maximum Contaminant Level Violation; TOT_TTHM/HAA5; 01/01/2008 - 03/31/2008
MCL, AVERAGE; Maximum Contaminant Level Violation; TOT_TTHM/HAA5; 04/01/2008 - 06/30/2008
MCL, AVERAGE; Maximum Contaminant Level Violation; TOT_TTHM/HAA5; 07/01/2008 - 09/30/2008
MCL, AVERAGE; Maximum Contaminant Level Violation; TOT_TTHM/HAA5; 10/01/2008 - 12/31/2008
Our water system tested a minimum of 6 samples per month 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:
— Microbiological; Result; MCL; MCLG; Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2008
In the tables below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that have detectable levels. 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. 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.
— Regulated Contaminants/ Collection Date/ Highest Value/ Range/ Unit/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
FLUORIDE/ 8-25-2008/ 0.38/ 0.21 - 0.38/ ppm/ 4/ 4/ Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
TURBIDITY/ 9-7-2004/ 3.2/ 0.25 - 3.2/ NTU/ 1/ Soil runoff
Lead and Copper/ Date/ 90TH Percentile/ 95TH Percentile/ Range/ Unit/ AL/ Sites Over AL/ Typical Source
COPPER, FREE/ 2006 - 2008/ 0.2/ NA/ 0.01402 - 0.3723/ ppm/ 1.30/ Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives
LEAD/ 2006 - 2008/ 3/ NA/ 0.136 - 11.38/ ppb/ 150/ Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
— Radionuclides/ Collection Date/ Highest Value/ Range/ Unit/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2008
— DBP Contaminants/ Monitoring Period/ RAA/ Range/ Unit/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
Trihalomethanes, Total (TTHM)/ 2008/ 1/ 1/ 7/ 93-140/ ppb/ 800/ By-Products of drinking water disinfection
Haloacetic Acids, Total (HAA5s)/ 2008/ 2/ 3/ 14-34/ ppb/ 600/ By-Products of drinking water disinfection
++++++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 microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Additional Required Health Effects Language:
Turbidity has no health effects. However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea and associated headaches.
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
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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 2008. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and 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 quality of your water.
Our water source(s) are listed below:
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 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 'LOW'. 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.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Lakeshore-Swartz W. Sys. is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
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. We are pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets Federal and State requirements. 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 tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2008. 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 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 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 (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 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 below noted violations of drinking water regulations.
— Type/ Category/ Analyte/ Compliance Period
No Violations Occurred in the Calendar Year of 2008
Our water system tested a minimum of 9 samples per month 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:
— Microbiological/ Result/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2008
In the tables below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that have detectable levels. 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. 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.
— Regulated Contaminants; Collection Date/ Highest Value / Range/ Unit/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2008
— Lead and Copper/ Date/ 90TH Percentile/ 95TH Percentile/ Range/ Unit/ AL/ Sites Over AL/ Typical Source
COPPER, FREE/ 2008/ 0.2/ 0.3/ 0.1 - 0.4/ ppm/ 1.30/ Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives
LEAD/ 2008/ 7/ 17/ 1 - 140/ ppb/ 153/ Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
— Radionuclides/ Collection Date/ Highest Value/ Range/Unit/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2008
DBP Contaminants/ Monitoring Period/ RAA/ Range/ Unit/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
Trihalomethanes, Total (TTHM)/ 2008/ 4/ 6/ 23 – 31/ /ppb/ 800/ By-Products of drinking water disinfection
Haloacetic Acids, Total (HAA5s)/ 2008/ 0/ 0-0/ ppb/ 600/ By-Products of drinking water disinfection
++++++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 microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Additional 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).
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
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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 he year 2008. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and 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 quality of your water.
Our water source(s) are listed below:
— 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 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 'LOW'. 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.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. North Monroe Et Al W.S. is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
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. We are pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets Federal and State requirements. 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 tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2008. 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 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 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 (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 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 below noted violations of drinking water regulations.
Type/ Category/ Analyte/ Compliance Period
No Violations Occurred in the Calendar Year of 2008
Our water system tested a minimum of 8 samples per month 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:
Microbiological/ Result/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2008
In the tables below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that have detectable levels. 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. 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.
— Regulated Contaminants/ Collection Date/ Highest Value/ Range/ Unit/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2008
— Lead and Copper/ Date/ 90TH Percentile/ 95TH Percentile/ Range/ Unit/ AL/ Sites Over AL/ Typical Source
COPPER, FREE/ 2005 - 2007/ 0.1/ 0.1/0.1/ ppm/ 1.30/ Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives
LEAD/ 2005 - 2007/ 5/ 20/ 1 - 97/ ppb/ 1 52/ Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
— Radionuclides/ Collection Date/ Highest Value/ Range/ Unit/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2008
— DBP Contaminants/ Monitoring Period/ RAA /Range/ Unit/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
Trihalomethanes, Total (TTHM)/ 2008/ 4/ 6/ 23 – 31/ ppb/ 800/ By-Products of drinking water disinfection
Haloacetic Acids, Total (HAA5s)/ 2008/ 0/ 0-0/ ppb/ 600/ By-Products of drinking water disinfection
++++++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 microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Additional 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).
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
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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 2008. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and 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 quality of your water.
Our water source(s) are listed below:
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 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 'LOW'. 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.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Prairie Ridge Water Sys. is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
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 tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2008. 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 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 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 (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 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 below noted violations of drinking water regulations.
Type/ Category/ Analyte/ Compliance Period
MCL, AVERAGE/ Maximum Contaminant Level Violation/ TOT_TTHM/HAA5 / 01-01-2008 to 03-31-2008
MCL, AVERAGE/ Maximum Contaminant Level Violation/ TOT_TTHM/HAA5 / 04-01-2008 to 06-30-2008
MCL, AVERAGE/ Maximum Contaminant Level Violation/ TOT_TTHM/HAA5 / 07-01-2008 to 09-30-2008
MCL, AVERAGE/ Maximum Contaminant Level Violation/ TOT_TTHM/HAA5 / 10-01-2008 t0 12-31-2008
Our water system tested a minimum of 1 sample per month 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:
—‚ Microbiological/ Result/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2008
In the tables below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that have detectable levels. 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. 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.
— Regulated Contaminants/ Collection Date/ Highest Value/ Range/ Unit/ MCL / MCLG/ Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2008
— Lead and Copper/ Date/ 90TH Percentile/ 95TH Percentile/ Range/ Unit/ AL/ Sites Over AL/ Typical Source
COPPER, FREE/ 2005 - 2007/ 0.7/ 0.8/ 0.2 - 1/ ppm/ 1.30/ Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives
LEAD/ 2005 - 2007/ 4/ 5/ 1 - 6/ ppb/ 150/ Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
— Radionuclides/ Collection Date/ Highest Value/ Range/ Unit/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2008
— DBP Contaminants/ Monitoring Period/ RAA/ Range/ Unit/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
Trihalomethanes, Total (TTHM)/ 2008/ 2/ 3/ 1/ 175-307/ ppb/ 800/ By-Products of drinking water disinfection
Haloacetic Acids, Total (HAA5s)/ 2008/ 6/ 0/ 52-87/ ppb/ 600/ By-Products of drinking water disinfection
++++++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 microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
There are no additional required health effects notices.
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
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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 2008. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and 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 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 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.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. South Monroe W.S. Gowc is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
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 tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2008. 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 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.
lion 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 (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 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 below noted violations of drinking water regulations.
— Type/ Category/ Analyte/ Compliance Period
MCL, AVERAGE/ Maximum Contaminant Level Violation/ TOT_TTHM/HAA5 /01-01-2008 to 03-31-2008
MCL, AVERAGE/ Maximum Contaminant Level Violation/ TOT_TTHM/HAA5 /04-01-2008 to 06-30-2008
MCL, AVERAGE/ Maximum Contaminant Level Violation/ TOT_TTHM/HAA5 /07-01-2008 to 09-30-2008
MCL, AVERAGE/ Maximum Contaminant Level Violation/ TOT_TTHM/HAA5 /10-01-2008 to 12-31-2008
Our water system tested a minimum of 6 samples per month 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:
Microbiological/ Result/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
COLIFORM (TCR)/ In the month of September, 1 sample(s) returned as positive/ MCL: Systems that Collect Less Than 40 Samples per Month - No more than 1 positive monthly sample/ 0/ Naturally present in the environment
In the tables below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that have detectable levels. 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. 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.
— Regulated Contaminants/ Collection Date/ Highest Value/ Range/ Unit/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
FLUORIDE/ 8-16-2004/ 0.4/ 0.3 - 0.4/ ppm/ 4/ 4/ Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
TURBIDITY/ 8-16-2004/ 0.25/ 0.2 - 0.25/ NTU/ 1/ Soil runoff
— Lead and Copper, Date, 90TH Percentile, 95TH Percentile, Range, Unit, AL, Sites Over AL, Typical Source
COPPER, FREE/2008 - 2010/0.3/ 0.3/ 0.1-0.3/ ppm/1.30 /Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives
LEAD/2008 - 2010/3/4/1 - 4/ ppb/ 150/ Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
— Radionuclides/ Collection Date/ Highest Value/ Range/ Unit/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
GROSS ALPHA PARTICLE ACTIVITY8-16-2004/ 2/ 2/ pCi/l / 15/ Erosion of natural deposits
— DBP Contaminants/ Monitoring Period/ RAA/ Range/ Unit/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
Trihalomethanes, Total (TTHM)/ 2008/ 1/ 1/ 7/ 93-140/ ppb/ 800By-Products of drinking water disinfection
Haloacetic Acids, Total (HAA5s)/ 2008/ 2/ 3/ 14-34/ ppb/ 600/ By-Products of drinking water disinfection
++++++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 microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Additional Required Health Effects Language:
Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially-harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and this was a warning of potential problems.
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
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The Water We Drink
West Hwy 80 Ark Road Water Supply
Public Water Supply ID: LA1073055
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2008. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and 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 quality of your water.
Our water source(s) are listed below:
Source Name; Source Location/Type; 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 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.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. West Hwy 80 Ark Road Ws is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at HYPERLINK "http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead"http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
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 tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2008. 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 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 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 (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 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 below noted violations of drinking water regulations.
Type/ Category/ Analyte/ Compliance Period/
MCL, AVERAGE; Maximum Contaminant Level Violation; TOT_TTHM/HAA5; 01/01/2008 - 03/31/2008
MCL, AVERAGE; Maximum Contaminant Level Violation; TOT_TTHM/HAA5; 04/01/2008 - 06/30/2008
MCL, AVERAGE; Maximum Contaminant Level Violation; TOT_TTHM/HAA5; 07/01/2008 - 09/30/2008
MCL, AVERAGE; Maximum Contaminant Level Violation; TOT_TTHM/HAA5; 10/01/2008 - 12/31/2008
Our water system tested a minimum of 10 samples per month 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:
Microbiological/ Result/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
COLIFORM (TCR)/ In the month of September, 1 sample(s) returned as positive/
MCL: Systems that Collect Less Than 40 Samples per Month - No more than 1 positive monthly sample/ 0/ Naturally present in the environment/
In the tables below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that have detectable levels. 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. 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.
— Regulated Contaminants/ Collection Date/ Highest Value/ Range/ Unit/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
ARSENIC/ 8-11-2008/ 1/ 1/ ppb/ 10/ Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes
DICHLOROMETHANE/ 8-11-2008/ 1.2/ 0.5 - 1.2/ ppb/ 5/ 0/ Discharge from pharmaceutical and chemical /factories
FLUORIDE/ 8-11-2008/ 0.31/ 0.26 - 0.31/ ppm/ 4/ 4/ Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
NITRATE-NITRITE/ 8-11-2008/ 0.01/ 0.01/ ppm/ 10/ 10/ Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits
TURBIDITY/ 8-9-2004/ 0.73/ 0.5 - 0.73/ NTU/ 1/ Soil runoff
— Lead and Copper/ Date/ 90TH Percentile/ 95TH Percentile/ Range/ Unit/ AL/ Sites Over AL/ Typical Source/
COPPER, FREE/ 2008/ 0.3/ 0.4/ 0.1 - 0.5/ ppm/ 1.30/ Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives
LEAD/ 2008/ 4/ 7/ 1 - 25/ ppb/ 15/ 1/ Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
— Radionuclides/ Collection Date/ Highest Value/ Range/ Unit/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
GROSS BETA PARTICLE ACTIVITY/8-11-2008/ 4/ 4/ pCi/l / 4/ 0/ Decay of natural and man-made deposits
— DBP Contaminants/ Monitoring Period/ RAA/ Range/ Unit/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
Trihalomethanes, Total (TTHM)/ 2008/ 16/ 4/ 9/ 7-22/ 3 ppb/ 800/ By-Product of drinking Water disinfection
Haloacetic Acides, Total (HAA5s)/ 2008/ 17/ 1/ 1-15 ppb/ 600/ By-Product of drinking Water disinfection
The Following results are from investigative samples required by EPA Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (DBPR) and will be used to select monitoring locations for future compliance with the Stage 2 DBPR.
— Contaminant/ Meets Requirements/ Unit/ Result/ EPA MCL/ Ideal Goal(MCLG)/ Typical Source
Trihalomethanes, Total (TTHM)/ Yes/ ppb/ 24-75/ Avg. of 80 ppb/ n/a / By-Product of drinking Water disinfection
Haloacetic Acids,Total (HAA5s)/ Yes/ ppb/ 30-60/ Avg. of 60 ppb/ n/a / By-Product of drinkingWater disinfection
++++++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 microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Additional Required Health Effects Language:
Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially-harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and this was a warning of potential problems.
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
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WEST MONROE WATER SYSTEM PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY
ID 1073056
City of West Monroe
2305 North 7th Street
West Monroe, Louisiana 71291
We are pleased to present to you the 2008 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.
Our water sources are 6 groundwater wells in the Sparta Aquifer. 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 Drinking Water Protection Program has been approved by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and had a susceptibility rating of “MEDIU”. 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, 2008. 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.
No Violations occurred in the calendar year 2008
Our water system tested a minimum of 15 monthly samples in
accordance with the Total coliform rule.
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 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 microbial contaminants are available from the Safe drinking water hotline (800-426-4791).
We detected the following regulated contaminants at levels BELOW the maximum contaminate level.
There were no lead or copper samples over MCL at any location.
Range: TTHMs 59.4 – 7.6 ppb/ HAA5s 10.8 – 3.4 ppb
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:
— Compound; date; level
Lead; 2008-2010; 90th % 1 – 95 th % 2
Arsenic; 7/28/2008; High 1 - Range 1
Cadmium; 7/28/2008; High 2 - Range 1-2
Fluoride; 7/28/2008; High 0.37 Range 0.2 – 0.37
Nitrate-Nitrite; 7/28/2008; High 0.09 – Range 0.09
Radionuclides *; 7/28/2008; High 3 – Range 3
Dichloromethane; 7/28/2008; High 1.1- R 0.7-1.1
Total Trihalomethanes; 2008; RAA 27.1
Haloacetic Acids; 2008; RAA 7.3
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 (AL) - 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.
— MCL/ MCLG/ UNIT
15.0/ 0/ ppb
10.0/ None/ ppb
5/ 5/ pp
4/ 4/ ppm
10/ 10/ ppm
15/ 0/ pCi/l
5/ 0/ ppb
Avg. of 80.0/ None/ ppb
Avg. of 60.0/ None/ ppb
* Radionuclides (Gross Alpha Particle Activity/ Gross Alpha. Excl. Radon & U)
The typical source for all contaminants listed in the table including radionuclides is erosion of natural deposits. Other sources include: The typical source for lead and copper comes from leaching of wood preservatives, or corrosion of household plumbing systems. Typical source of TTHM and HAA5 is the by-product of drinking water disinfection and chlorination. Typical sources for cadmium: corrosion of galvanized pipes, discharge from metal refineries, runoff from waste batteries and paints. Typical sources for dichloromethane: discharge from pharmaceutical and chemical factories. Typical sources for fluoride: Water additives, discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories. Nitrates and Nitrites: run-off from fertilizer use, leaching of septic tanks, sewage. Arsenic: Run-off from orchards, glass and electronics production wastes.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. West Monroe Water Systems responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead and copper exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the safe drinking water hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater.lead.
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 July 28, 2008.
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.
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The Water We Drink
Cheniere Drew South
Public Water Supply ID: LA1073099
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2008. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and 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 quality of your water.
Our water source(s) are listed below:
Source Name; Source Location/Type; Source ID
Camp Road; Sparta Ground Water; CDS-WW-01
Miller/Shelby; Sparta Ground Water; CDS-WW-02
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 'MEDIU'. 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.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Cheniere Drew South W.S. is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
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. We are pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets federal and state requirements. If you have any questions about this report, please contact John D. Nichols, Operations Manager or Doil A. Nelson Jr., Facilities Manager, at (318) 322-9516 or any of your water system board members. 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. The Board of Directors of Cheniere Drew Water System conducts a monthly business meeting on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 PM. The location of this business meeting is at the water office located at 646 Commercial Parkway in West Monroe.
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, 2008. 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 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 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 (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 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 below noted violations of drinking water regulations.
Type/ Category/ Analyte/ Compliance Period
No Violations Occurred in the Calendar Year of 2008
Our water system tested a minimum of 2 samples per month 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:
Microbiological/ Result/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2008
In the tables below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that have detectable levels. 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. 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.
— Regulated Contaminants/ Collection Date/ Highest Value/ Range/ Unit/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
FLUORIDE/ 9-8-2008/ 0.7/ 0.18 - 0.7/ ppm/ 4/ 4/ Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
NITRATE-NITRITE/ 9-8-2008/ 0.01/ 0.01/ ppm/ 10/ 10/ Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits
TURBIDITY/ 8-9-2004/ 4.1/ 4.1/ NTU/ 1/ Soil runoff
— Lead and Copper/ Date/ 90TH Percentile/ 95TH Percentile/ Range/ Unit/ AL/ Sites Over AL/ Typical Source
COPPER, FREE/ 2005 - 2007/ 0.6/ 0.7/ 0.2 - 0.8/ ppm/ 1.30/ Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives
LEAD/ 2005 - 2007/ 1/ 1/ 1 - 2/ ppb/ 150/ Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
— DBP Contaminants/ Monitoring Period/ RAA/ Range/ Unit/ MCL/ Sites
Over AL / Typical Source
Trihalomethanes,Total (TTHM)/ 2008/ 64/ 61-61/ ppb/ 80/ 0/
By-product of drinking water disinfection
Haloacetic Acids,Total (HAA5s)/ 2008/ 16/ 16-16/ ppb/ 60/ 0/ By-product of drinking water disinfection
— Radionuclides/ Collection Date/ Highest Value/ Range/ Unit/ MCL/ MCLG/ Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2008
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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 microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Additional Required Health Effects Language:
Turbidity has no health effects. However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea and associated headaches.
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
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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) 322-9516 if you have questions. You may also want to visit the Cheniere Drew web site at HYPERLINK "http://www.cdws.org" www.cdws.org to obtain valuable information about your water system.
We at Cheniere Drew Water System – Cheniere Drew South 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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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1
PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA
MAY 19, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Hospital Service District No. 1 of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana was called to order at 11:35 a.m. in the Wellness Center at 3215 Cypress Street, West Monroe, Louisiana, by Steve Hall, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. All references to the “District” refer to the Hospital Service District No. 1 of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana. All references to the “Foundation” refer to the Ward Five Healthcare Foundation, doing business as the Living Well Foundation.
INVOCATION
Mr. Hall gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Steve Hall, Chairman; Violet Liner, Vice Chairman; Mike Mulhearn and
Pat Spencer
ABSENT:
Randy Gilley
OTHERS PRESENT:
Mike Landry, regular counsel for the Hospital Service District No. 1, via phone; Charles Marchbanks, Little & Associates; and Pat Thompson, Recording Secretary.
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments by any member of the public.
REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE DISTRICT
Mr. Hall had no remarks at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR PURPOSES OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, INCLUDING WITH RESPECT TO THE FUTURE OF THE WELLNESS CENTER AND RELATIONS WITH GRMC, GLENWOOD RESOLUTION AUTHORITY, INC., AND THE WARD FIVE HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION (NOW DBA LIVING WELL FOUNDATION)
A motion was made by Mr. Mulhearn, seconded by Mr. Spencer and unanimously approved for the Board of Commissioners to go into executive session for the purposes of strategic planning, including with respect to the future of the Wellness Center and relations with GRMC, Glenwood Resolution Authority, Inc., and the Ward Five Healthcare Foundation (now dba Living Well Foundation).
Charles Marchbanks from Little & Associates presented HSD and Wellness Center financials during his designated time in Executive Session.
A motion was made by Mr. Spencer, seconded by Mr. Mulhearn and unanimously approved for the Board of Commissioners to go back into regular session.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DISTRICT BOARD MEETINGS HELD ON APRIL 19, 2009 AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HELD ON FEBRUARY 13, 2009
After review of the April 19, 2009 Board minutes and February 13, 2009 Executive Committee minutes, a motion was made by Ms. Liner and seconded by Mr. Spencer to adopt the minutes as presented and the motion was unanimously approved.
APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF ADJACENT LOT WITH WAREHOUSE
After due discussion, Ms. Liner proposed, Mr. Mulhearn seconded, and the Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a formal resolution authorizing the District's purchase of the lot with the warehouse that is adjacent to the Wellness Center for an amount up to the appraised value of the property. The full formal resolution is on file at the District's office at the Wellness Center.
APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT PLAN
Approval of the Investment Plan was tabled until the June meeting.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF FOUNDATION BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 7, 2009
The Board of Commissioners reviewed the April 7, 2009 Board minutes of Living Well Foundation and the Executive Committee minutes of February 13, 2009.
AMENDMENT OF AGENDA
Mr. Spencer moved to take up the following matter not on the agenda: “Approval of GRA Settlement Agreement with Software Service Provider,” and stated that the purpose for the addition to the agenda is to address a matter that was inadvertently omitted from the agenda, but that is in the best interest of the District to address immediately. Ms. Liner seconded the motion.
The Chairman declared an opportunity for public comment on the motion. There were no public comments. The Board proceeded to a vote, and the motion passed with the unanimous approval of the Commissioners present, whereupon the Board took up the matter.
APPROVAL OF GRA SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SOFTWARE SERVICE PROVIDER
A motion was made by Mr. Mulhearn, seconded by Mr. Spencer and unanimously approved by the Board as follows:
WHEREAS, Glenwood Resolution Authority, Inc. ("GRA") recently signed a Settlement and Release Agreement on April 13, 2009 with QuadraMed Corporation, which agreement settled the claims of QuadraMed Corporation against GRA arising out of the cancellation by GRA of the software services contract between them, and the Board of Commissioners agrees that the settlement was in the best interests of GRA;
RESOLVED, that the District approves, consents to, and ratifies GRA's entry into the Settlement and Release Agreement.
TRANSACTION OF ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING
The next regular scheduled meeting of the Hospital Service District is Tuesday, June 16, 2009.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Mr. Hall declared the meeting adjourned.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
TOWN OF STERLINGTON
MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN
STERLINGTON, LOUISIANA
6:30 P.M. TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2009
TOWN HALL COUNCIL ROOM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tem Ron Hill called the meeting to order. A quorum was present and acting. Aldermen present: Caesar Velasquez, Cliff Bullock, and Ladd Williams. Mayor Breland and Alderwoman Bonnie Dilmore were absent.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Reverend Judy Bazer gave the invocation and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
GUESTS
Attending the meeting were Johnny Gunter, Pastor Tracey Boyd and wife Shea, Tony and Julie Nolan, David Hakeem, Les Harger, Steve Jefferson, Scott Thompson, Dustin and Tasha Manning, Brenda Austin, Elizabeth Gilbert, Mike Dupree, Jimmy and Beverly Jones, Billy Jones, Rhonda George, Ronnie Malone, Justin and Sandra Smalling, Reverend Judith Bazer, Kimberly and Whitney Velasquez, Miranda Russ, Jenny McKinnie, Jayne Bullock, and Brittany Powell.
Town personnel in attendance were Katy Balsamo, Todd Newton, Bryan Racer, Jonathan Doyle, Kevin Willis, Laura Yeates, Vince Hodnett, Lunar New, Sherri Sutton, and Marilyn Dilmore.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
M/S/C (MOVED, SECONDED, AND CARRIED) (Ladd Williams, Caesar Velasquez) to add Eric Newnum’s Resignation Letter to New Business.
NEW BUSINESS
TERMINATION OF VINCE HODNETT’S EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Cliff Bullock stated taking the fact that the Chief is not here and he has made the statement in the past, he does not make the recommendation to terminate Vince Hodnett, I (Cliff Bullock) make the motion of immediate termination of Officer Vince Hodnett’s employment from Sterlington. Caesar Velasquez seconded the motion. The motion carried after Steve Jefferson’s comments in the next paragraph.
Steve Jefferson, Vince Hodnett’s representation, asked the Board to consider tabling discussion until the Chief, the Mayor and all the Aldermen could be present. He stated the vote could go either way if everyone was present. He commented that they were making a decision on Mr. Hodnett’s livelihood and if they do that, we’re going to fight about it.
ERIC NEWNUM’S RESIGNATION LETTER
M/S/C (Ladd Williams, Cliff Bullock) to accept Eric Newnum’s resignation letter.
INVITATION FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There were several people who spoke either for or against the decision of termination of Vince Hodnett.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned, M/S/C (Ladd Williams, Cliff Bullock).
Ron Hill, Mayor Pro Tem
Marilyn Dilmore, Town Clerk
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NOTICE
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION
A written examination will be given in approximately sixty (60) days on a competitive basis to approved applicants for the purpose of placing names on the competitive employment list for the class of Fire Communications Officer in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Law and the rules of the Ouachita Parish Fire Department Civil Service Board. Applications forms and a list of the qualification requirements that must be met for admission to this examination may be obtained from the Fire Chief's Office, at 1000 New Natchitoches Road, West Monroe, LA 71292.
Completed applications must be received at the above address by June 30, 2009, 4:00 p.m. (Office hours are 8:00 am until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday).
Approved applicants will be notified of the exact date, time, and place of the examination at least five days prior to the examination date.
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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 2:00 P.M. C.D.S.T. July 13, 2009, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
BID: 2-10
SUPPLIES FOR AG BUILDING - OPHS
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
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