Richard) E. Dunn, Director Watershed 21 Martin Luther Protection. King,Jr. Drive Branch Suite 1470A, East" Tower Atlanta, Georgia30334 404-463-1511  an GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ACANAMALRONCRXDNSON  Georgia Environmental Protection Division Public Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report Certification Form  Community Water System (CWS) Name: Tow OF GAy LReLaE)  Georgia Public Water System I.D. Number: 1990044 The CWS identified above does hereby confirm that a Consumer Confidence previously submitted for the same time period to the Division  Reporting Year: 2022  water system further certifies that thei information contained in ther report is accurate Report (CCR) has been distributed to its customers. The Notification requirements, as denoted by the checked box below, (EPD). the CWS addition, ift this report is being used to meet Tier: 3 Public consumers in accordance with the requirements of40 CFR 141.204(d). THIS certifies that public notification has been provided to its  In  and consistent witht the compliance monitoring data CERTIFICATION, FORMI IS NOTACCR!! s123/23 5/31/23 Cty Closk  Certified and attested'by the Signature: Name: E-mail:  Date: Title:  aR SHARON RICHMOAD  PPp2Ha Phone: 106 638-6099 OThe CCR includes text which provides mandated Public Notice for a monitoring violation (check box, EPDI requests the followingr material inc ordert to gather information on distribution methods mark and/or fill out alli items which apply toy your CCR program or means of For ALLC community waters systems, indicate the method(s) used for CCR report notification distribution. and/or Note: For systems serving>10,000 persons, a' 'good faith effort" must be made ofthe following methods (mark all methods utilized): dCCRi is posted oni the Internet at aj publicly available site: Notification of Electronic CCR with direct URL DE Electronic Delivery ofCCR  ifyes) distribution:  utilized by Community Water Systems. Please  to your' "other" water system consumers by three orr more  http:!  Lutility bill D email D publication inr newspaper Dother (e.g, billi DD Direct e-mail delivery ofCCR( (D attached Dembedded Odirect URL to Ifthe CCR was provided by a direct URL, please provide the direct URLI Internet CCR) address:  insert, newsletter, postcard)  http:L  'Electronic Delivery with customer option to request paper CCR DU USI Postal Service mailing to all consumers within the service area (attach list D Advertised availability of CCR tol local news media (attach announcement ofzip used) DI Published CCR in local newspaper (attach physical copy ofpaper publication) used) D Posted CCR notice ofavailability in prominent public location(s) (attach list) ODirectly delivered individual CCR copies to all residents in the community ODirectly mailed individual CCR copies to each customer receiving: a water bill a Other direct delivery methods were utilized: such as (please list below): Indicate the number oftotal population served by  codes  Cincludedi notice ofavailability with water bill  Send completed GA EPD, Drinking CCR Water 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Compliance SE Unit Floyd Towers East, Suite 1052 Atlanta, GA 30334 OR email: epd.ccr@dnrgagoy  certification  your water system: <500 consumers served 0501 -9,999 consumers served 01 10,000-99,999 consumers served 0>100,000 consumers served  form to:  Important Due Dates: July I-Deadlinej for CCR to EPD and Consumers  October. 1-Deadline for CCR Certification. Forms to EPD    Consumer Confidence Report  Is my water safe?  We are pleased toj present this year's Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This reporti is details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and howi it compares designed to standards toj provide set by regulatory agencies. This report is a snapshot ofl Iast year's water committed to providing you with information because informed customers quality. are our best are allies,  We  DoIneed to take special precautions?  Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. mmuno-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 bej particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/Centers 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  Water Drinking Hotline (800-426-4791). Where does my water come: from?  Your water comes from two groundwater wells, one 605 feet deep and the other 385 feet This water source, as reported in the environmental impact study, is from crystalline rock deep. Piedmont Aquifer and provides ample volumes of water for our community. These wells are located west of] Highway 85 on property owned by the' Town. This property is protected from activities which could potentially cause contamination of this water source. We treat this water include removal of contaminants and chlorine disinfection and to correct pH.  to  Source water assessment and its availability  The control zone for both wells (15 foot radius) shows no potential pollution sources. The inner- management zone (250 foot radius) and out-management zone (150 foot radius) for both wells show potential pollution sources as follows. Electrical transformers; utility poles; vehicle areas; access and secondary roads; domestic septic systems; nondomestic Route 85; State Route 109. A copy of thisi is report is at City Hall.  parking  septic systems; State    Why are there contaminants in my drinking water?  Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain amounts ofs some contaminants. Thej presence of contaminants does not water poses al health risk. More information about contaminants and potential necessarily health effects that be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safe Hotline (800-426-4791). The sources of drinking water (both tap water and Drinking bottled Water include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels water) over surface oft the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence and, ofa animals microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife; inorganic such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater contaminants, runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, farming; urban stormwater: runoff, and residential uses; organic Chemical Contaminants, volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products ofindustrial production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater processes runoff, and petroleum and radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result septic ofoil and systems; production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA gas prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for by public contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.  at least indicate small  can in the some or  from human activity:  and including synthetic and  How can I get involved?  Please help do your part by utilizing good water conservation practices such as home for leaks and installing low flow appliances where possible.  checking your  Description of Water Treatment Process  Your water is treated by disinfection. Disinfection involves the addition of chlorine or other disinfectant to. kill dangerous bacteria and microorganisms that may bei in the water. Disinfection is considered to be one ofthe major public health advances of the 20th century.  Water Conservation Tips    Did you. know that the average U.S. household uses approximately 400 gallons of water or 100 gallons per person per day? Luckily, there are many low-cost and no-cost conserve water. Small changes can make al big difference try one today and soon ways it will to  per day become up up to you  second nature.  Take short showers - a 5 minute shower uses 41 to 5 gallons of water compared to to 50 Shut off water while brushing your teeth, washing your hair and shaving and save Use a water-efficient showerhead. They're inexpensive, easy to install, and can save Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You can save up to Fix leaky toilets and faucets. Faucet washers are inexpensive and take only a few minutes to replace. To check your toilet for a leak, place a few drops of food coloring in the tank and wait. Ifit seeps into the toilet bowl without flushing, you have a leak. Fixing it or replacing it with a new, more efficient model can save up to 1,000 gallons a month. Adjust sprinklers SO only your lawn is watered.. Apply water only as fast as the soil can absorb it and during the cooler parts oft the day to reduce evaporation. Teach your. kids about water conservation to ensure a future generation that uses water wisely. Make ita a family effort to reduce next month's water bill! Visit wwagoVvaterense for more information.  gallons for a bath. 500 gallons a month, up to 750 gallons a month. 1,000 gallons a month. Water plants only when necessary.  Additional Information for Lead  Ifp present, elevated levels ofl lead can cause serious health problems, especially for women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and pregnant associated with service lines and home plumbing. Town of Gay is responsible for providing components high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety ofi 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. Ifyou are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take your to minimize tested. exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at  water  tp/www.epa.govlsafewaterlead.  Water Quality Data Table  In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit amount of contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The table below lists the all of    the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the calendar year ofthis report. Although many more contaminants were tested, only those substances listed below were found your water. All sources of drinking water contain some naturally occurring contaminants. At low in contaminants would be extremely expensive, andi in most cases, would not Removing provide increased protection of public health. A few naturally occurring minerals may actually improve the taste drinking water and have nutritional value at. low levels. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done ini the calendar year oft the report. The State requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because EPA the or the concentrations of these contaminants do: not vary significantly from year to not considered vulnerable to this type of contamination. As such, some of our year, data, though system is representative, may be more than one year old. In this table you will find terms and abbreviations that might not be familiar to you. To help you better understand these terms, we have  levels, these substances are generally not harmful in our drinking water.  all  of  or the  the definitions below the table.  provided  Detect Range  MCLG MCL, n vor TT,Or vour  Sample  Contartinants MRDLGMRDL Water Low ligh Date Miolation  DypicaiSouree  Disinfectants & Disinfection By-Produrets  CPtirpempcARe Chatadationofad disinfectant is necessary for Controld dfmiephaconmimmty  (ppm) Chlorine (as CI2) BoraneCprlaminants Barium (ppm)  4  4  .77 NA NA 2021 No Water additive used to control  microbes  Discharge of drilling wastes; refineries; Erosion ofr natural deposits Runoff from fertilizer use; sewage; Erosion ofn natural deposits  2  2  .04 NA NA 2022 No Discharge from metal  Nitrate [measured as Nitrogen] (ppm)  10  10  1.8 NA 1.8 2022 No Leaching from septic tanks,  Samples AL, 0 0  Contaminants. porgamigComamtants Copper action level at 1.3 consumer taps (ppm) Lead- action level at consumer taps (ppb)  Vour Sample Exceeding Bxceeds  MCLCALWater. Date  AB  TypicaSource Corrosion ofhousehold No plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits Corrosion of household No plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits  1.3 .125 2020 0 15 3.9 2020    Unit! Déscriptions Term ppm ppb NA ND NR  Definition  ppm: parts per million, or1 milligrams per liter (mg/L) ppb: parts per billion, or micrograms per liter(ug/L) NR: Monitoring not required, but recommended.  NA: not applicable ND: Not detected  Important Prp4ngWAterDetattons  Term  Definition  MCLG MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level ofa contaminant in drinking water below  which there is nol known or expected: risk tol health. MCLGS allow for a margin ofsafety. MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level: Thel highest level ofa contaminant thati is allowed drinking water. MCLS are set as close to the MCLGS as feasible using thei best available in TT: Treatment' Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level ofa contaminant in AL: Action Level: The concentration ofa contaminant which, ifexceeded, triggers treatment or  MCL TT AL  treatment technology. drinking water.  other requirements which a water system must follow.  Variances and Variances and Exemptions: State or EPA permission not to meet an MCL or at treatment MRDLG below which there is no known or expected: riskt to health. MRDLGS drinking do not reflect the benefits of MRDL drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition ofa disinfectant is necessary for in  Exemptions technique under certain conditions.  MRDLG: Maximum residual disinfection level goal. The level ofac the use ofdisinfèctants to control microbial contaminants.  water disinfectant  MRDL: Maximum residual disinfectant level. Thel highest level ofa disinfectant allowed  control ofr microbial contaminants. MNR: Monitored Not Regulated MPL: State Assigned Maximum Permissible Level  MNR MPL  Fori moreihfornation please contact Contact Name: Sharon Richmond Address: 19125 Hwy 85 Gay, GA 30218 Phone: 706-538-6097