CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT CERTIFICATION  System PWSID. GW0049200  Instructions for distributing and certification of the CCR:  The CCR MUST be distributed by, no later than, July 1,2 2024. A copy of CCR must be sent to VDH-  ODW at the same time it is distributed to customers. This Certification must be completed as follows and attached to the VDH copy: Most systems are required to fill out Parts A, B and D. Distribution via email is not considered a mailing waiver.  Systems serving <10,000 persons and using a mailing waiver must fill out Parts A, Cand D.  Part A -Icertify that the Consumer Confidence Report for calendar year 2023 has been prepared and distributed directly to customers inc conformance with state and federal drinking water regulations governing consumer confidence reports. The  distribution or publication was completed on the following date: 4-23-24  C  Signature Title Town Manager  Date  Hlalay  Telephone 757-787-3363  Part B -Systems serving 10,000 or more persons and those serving <10,000 persons not electing to use a mailing waiver.  Check all that apply.  C) CCR distributed directly to customers by mail.  (X) CCR distributed directly to customers by electronic delivery. Briefly describe: Published on community website  with notice printed on all water bills_  () CCR distributed by hand or other direct method. Briefly describe:  (X) CCR posted on the Internet (Required for systems serving 100,000 or more persons.)  (X) CCR available to public upon request. (Required for all systems)  Part C -Systems serving <10,000 persons AND using ai mailing waiver. All three (3) items apply and be checked/done. () Customers informed in newspaper that CCR will not be mailed. Ifother method used toi inform customers,  () CCR published in its entirety in local newspaper of general circulation in the area.  describe:  Separate newspaper: notice [I Mail  [J Door-to-door  [I Posting  Other method  () Customers and public informed in newspaper that CCR isavailable upon request.  Part D - Good faith effort to reach non-bill paying consumers. Check all that apply. One or morei is required. () Not Applicable Good faith effort does not apply since all consumers receive CCR with water bills.  (X) Posted CCR on Internet () Published CCR in local newspaper C) Advertised CCR availability in local  () Mailed CCR to postal patrons () Delivered CCR to community organizations (C) Posted CCR in public places - libraries, schools,  () News media  (X) Community centers  C) Delivered multiple copies of CCR to single bill addresses serving multiple people. (X) Other methods Posted on town website with link provided on every bill    Town of Onancock  2023. Annual Drinking Water Quality Report  Introduction  This Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for calendar year 2023 is designed to inform you about your drinking water quality. Our goal ist to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water, and we want you to understand the efforts we make to protect your water supply. The quality ofyour drinking water must meet state and  federal requirements administered by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH).  Ifyou have questions about this report, please contact: Mr. Victor Talbot, Water Operator (757)787-3363  Ify you want additional information about any aspect of your drinking water or want to know how to participate in  decisions that may affect the quality ofyour drinking water, please contact:  Town Manager's Office (757) 787-3363 How can I get involved?  The times and location ofregularly scheduled town council meetings are as follows: Town Hall, 15 North Street: Fourth Monday ofe each month at 7:00 pm  Spanish (Espafiol) Este informe contiene informacion importante acerca de su agua potable. Haga que alguien lo French (Francais) - Ce rapport contient des informations importantes sur votre eau potable. Traduisez-le ou parlex  traduzca para usted, o hable con alguien que lo entienda. en avec quequ'un qui le comprend bien. Where does my water come from?  The Town of Onancock receives its water from three wells off Hartman Avenue. The source of your water is  groundwater.  Source water assessment and availability.  The Virginia Department of Health conducted a Source Water Assessment oft the wells in 2018. The susceptibility to contamination of the wells was rated as low susceptibility to contamination using the criteria developed by the state in its approved Source Water Assessment Program. The assessment reports consist ofmaps showing the Source Water Assessment area, an inventory of known Land Use Activities and Potential Conduits to Groundwater utilized at Land Use Activity sites in Zone 1 and documentation of any known contamination within the last five years, Susceptibility Explanation Chart, and Definitions of Key Terms. The reports are available by contacting your  waterworks system owner/operator at the phone number or address inçluded in the CCR.  Is my water safe?  In2 2023,your water met all U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state drinking water health standards. The Town vigilantly safeguards its water supplies, and we are proud to report that our system has not violated a  maximum contaminant level or any other water quality standard.  Dolneed to take special precautions?  Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno- compromised persons such as person with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or otherimmune 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/Center for Disease Control (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).    Water Quality Data Table:  The table below lists all of the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the calendar year oft this report. Many other contaminants were analyzed, but not detected. The presence of contaminants in the water supply does not necessarily indicate that the water poses al health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done in the calendar year of the report. The EPA or the state requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations oft these contaminants do not change frequently.  MCLG MCL, Your Range MRDLG MRDL Water Low-High  Date of Sample  Source Typical of Contamination  Contaminant  or  AL, or  Violation  Disinfectants & Disinfection By-Products  *(There is convincing evidence that addition ofad disinfectant is necessary for control oft microbial contaminants)  Chlorine (as CI2)(ppm) TTHMs (Total Trihalomethane) (ppb) HAA5 Haloacetic Acids) (ppb) Radiologicals Gross Beta (pCi/L) Combined Radium (226 &: 228) Inorganic Contaminants Fluoride (ppm) Lead (ppb)+ Copper (ppm)+ Metals Sodium (ppm)  4 NA N/A  4 80 60  0.15 0.04-0.27 2.2 3.2  No No No  2023 Water additive used to control 8/21/2023 By-product of drinking water 8/21/2023 By-product ofd drinking water  microbes. chlorination chlorination  NA NA  Runoff from fertilizer use; sewage; Erosion of natural Discharge of drilling wastes; Erosion of natural deposits. Erosion of natural deposits; Water 2022 additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories 8/10/2023- Corrosion of household plumbing 8/15/2023 systems; erosion of natural deposits 8/10/2023- Corrosion of household plumbing 8/15/2023 systems; Erosion of natural deposits 2022 Erosion ofnatural deposits  0 0  4** 3.9*** 5  NA NA  N N  8/21/2023 Leaching from septic tanks, 8/21/2023 Discharge from metal refineries;  deposits.  0.2*  4 0 1.3 N/A  4  0.78  NA  No N No No  AL-15 4.9 ND-5.77 AL-1.3 0.216 ND-0.367  N/A  24.7  N/A  +0 oft the lcad and copper samples exceeded the action level. results were below 5pCi/L, not testing for radium was required.  *Ift the results of the: sample hadl been above 51 pCi/L, our system would have been required to do additional lesting for radium. Because the **Thel MCL for Gross Betai is 41 mrem/year however EPA considers 50 pCi/Lto be the level ofc concern. ***Because the beta particle results were below 50j pCi/L, no testing fori individual beta particle constituents was required  For the benefit of people who are restricting their sodium intake, lab testing indicates a sodium level of24.7 ppm. A "severely restricted" sodium diet allows consumption of water with 20 ppm sodium, and a "low" sodium diet allows  270 ppm. For questions or concerns about sodium intake and your tap water, contact your doctor.  SYSTEM ASSESSMENTS FOR TC+  Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful, waterborne pathogens may be present or that aj potential pathway exists through which contamination may enter the drinking water distribution system. No total coliforms were found during the 2023  sampling period, therefore there were no assessments conducted.  2    Activity associated with al Level1 1 assessment Activity associated with al Level 2 assessment  During the past year, we were required to conduct no Level 1 assessments. In addition, no corrective actions were During the past year, we were required to conduct no Level2 2 assessments. In addition, no corrective actions were  required. required. VIOLATIONS  No bacteriological samples were taken for June 2023 and September 2023 and Notices of Alleged Violation were received. Negative total coliform samples were received in. July, August, October, and every month since.  Definitions  (AL) Action Level - the concentration of a contaminant, which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other (MCL) Maximum Contaminant Level the highest level ofa contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLS (MCLG) Maximum Contaminant Level Goal the level ofa contaminant in drinking water below which there is (MRDL) - Maximum Residual Disinfection Level means 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 (MRDLG)- Maximum Residual Disinfection Level Goal means the level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGS do not reflect the benefits oft the use ofdisinfectants  requirements, that a water system must follow.  are set as close to the MCLGS as feasible using the best available treatment technology. nol known or expected risk to health. MCLGS allow for a margin of safety.  contaminants.  to control microbial contaminants. (NA) - Not Applicable.  (ND) Not Detected - the test method/equipment did not measure any compound.  (ppb) Parts per billion or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) (ppm) Parts per million or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) (RTCR) - Revised Total Coliform Rule  (T7) Treatment Technique a required process intended to reduce the level ofa contaminant in drinking water. LVL 1 - Level 1 Assessment under the RTCR - A Level 1 assessment is a study of the waterworks to identify potential problems and determine, if possible, whyt total coliform bacteria have been found in our waterworks. LVL2-1 Level 2 Assessment under the RTCR- A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the waterworks to identify potential problems and determine, if possible, why an E. coli PMCL violation has occurred and why  total coliform bacteria have been found in our waterworks on multiple occasions.  Why are there contaminants in my drinking water?  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. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive materials, and can pick up substances resulting from the presençe ofa animals or from human microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic 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  Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).  activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife;  runoff, and residential uses;  3    organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or bet the result ofc oil and gas production and mining In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food andl Drug Administration (FDA)regulations. establish  septic systems; activities.  limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide the same protection for public health.  Additional information on Lead  Ifp 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 associate with service lines and home plumbing. The Town of Onancock 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 or until it becomes cold or reaches a steady temperature before using water for drinking or cooking. Ifyou 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 (800-426-4791): or online at  htp:/www.epa.govisafewaterlead. Conservation Tips  Did you know that the average U.S. household uses approximately 350 gallons of water per day? Luckily, there are many low-cost or no-cost ways to conserve water. Water your lawn at the least sunny times oft the day. Fix toilet and faucet leaks. Take short showers - a 5-minute shower uses 20 gallons of water compared to 50 gallons for a bath. Turn the faucet off while brushing your teeth and shaving; 3 -5 gallons go down the drain per minute. Teach your kids about water conservation to ensure a future generation that uses water wisely. Make it a family effort to  reduçe your next water bill!