PWSID: 006-0008 OFNEW  Town of New Windsot 2017. Drinking Watet Quality Report  VID  INCORPORATED MARYLAND, 1844  Important Information About Your Drinking Water  We're pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for 2017. This report is designed to inform you about the water quality and services we deliver to you every day. Maryland Environmental Service (MES), an Agency of the State of Maryland, operates the water treatment facility and prepared this report on behalf of the The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates Public Water Systems and the contaminants found in water through the implementation of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The SDWA sets regulations and guidelines for how public water systems operate and identifies several hundred drinking water contaminants, establishes monitoring frequencies and limitations. The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is responsible for the enforcement of the SDWA and routinely complete Sanitary Surveys as part of their ongoing inspection and monitoring program. MES provides safe dependable operations of the water system and is dedicated to Ify you have any questions about this report or have questions concerning your water utility, please contact. Jay  Town of New Windsor.  consistently providing high quality drinking water that meets or exceeds the SDWA standards.  Janney at 410-729-8350, e-mail ann@menv.com. For More Information: For the opportunity to ask more questions or participate in decisions that the Town Meetings are held at the 1100 Green Valley Road, in the "Community  Town of New Windsor water works consists of two drilled wells in the Sams Creek Phyllite formation and a natural spring. disinfectant is added to protect against microbial contaminants. The  Tie  may affect your drinking water quality, After water is pumped out of the wells and collected from the spring, Meeting Room" of the recently Maryland Department of the Environment has performed an renovated Carroll County Library Admin assessment of the source water. A copy of the results is available. Call  building or contact the Town Office for Maryland Environmental Service at 410-729-8350.  additional information at (410) 635-  6575.  ome 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 be 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  Inside This Issue: Definitions Points Interest Special of Water Quality Report Alpha Emitters Sources of Drinking' Water 4 Lead Prevention  2 2 3 4 4  particularly  Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).    Town of New Windsor Treated Water Quality Report 2017  Definitions:  Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - The level ofa a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLS Action Level The concentration of a contaminant which, ife exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements Treatment Technique (TT) -Ar required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water Turbidity- Relates to a condition where suspended particles are present in the water. Turbidity measurements  known or expected riskt to health. MCLGS allow for a margin ofs safety.  are: set as close to the MCLGS as feasible using thel best available treatment technology.  which a water system must follow  are a way to describe thel level of "cloudiness" of the water. pCi/l-P Picocuries per liter. A measure of radiation. ppb parts per billion or micrograms per liter ppm parts per million or milligrams perl liter  Special points of interest:  Drinking Water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some compounds. The presence of these compounds 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 Agency's (EPA's) Safe  Drinking Water Act Hotline 1-800-426-4791).  he table on the next page lists all the drinking water contaminants that were detected during the 2017 calendar year. The presence of these compounds in the water does not necessarily indicate Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in the table is from testing done January 1 - December 31, 2017. The State requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year.  -  that the water poses al health risk.  Town ofNew Windsor PWSID: 006-0008 Page 2    Town of New Windsor Treated Water Quality Report 2017  Highest] Level Allowed (EPA's MCL)  Highest Level  Ideal Goal  Contaminant  Detected (EPA's MCLG)  Regulated at the Treatment Plant Nitrate (Range: 3.9 ppm to 4.8 ppm) Barium (2017 Testing)  Main Spring and Dennings Road Spring - New Windsor Road -I Plant I.D. 01 Typical Source of Contamination: Runoff from fertilizer use and erosion of natural deposits  10 ppm 2000 ppb  4.8 ppm 9.2 ppb  10 ppm 2000 ppb  Typical Source of Contamination: Erosion of natural deposits Hillside Water Plant wells 1 and 2-E Hillside Drive - Plant L.D.03  Nitrate  10 ppm 2000 ppb 15p pCi/l  4.2 ppm 40.4 ppb 3.6p pCi/!*  10 ppm 2000 ppb OpCi/l  Typical Source of Contamination: Runoff from fertilizer use and erosion of natural deposits  Barium (2017 Testing) Gross Alpha (2016 Testing)  Typical Source of Contamination: Erosion ofr natural deposits Typical Source of Contamination: Erosion oft natural deposits Combined Radium 226 & 228 (2016' Testing) Typical Source of Contamination: Erosion ofr natural deposits  *F Please read page 4ofthe Consumer Confidence report for more information on Gross Alphal Emitters  5pCi  4p pCi/l  OpCil  Regulated in the Distribution Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (2017 Testing)  80 ppb 4 mg/l  4.2 ppb 1.52 mg/* * (range: 1.13 to 1.79 mg/) 90th percentile 180 ppb 3 ppb  N/A 4n mgl  Typical Source of Contaminants: By-product of drinking water disinfection  Chlorine Annual Average  Typical Source of Contamination: Water additive used to control microbes.  Regulated in the Distribution Copper (2015 Testing) Lead (2015Testing)  Action level 1300 ppb 15 ppb  Ideal Goal 1300 ppb 0j ppb  Typical Source of Contamination: Corrosion of household plumbing fixtures and systems Typical Source of Contamination: Corrosion of household plumbing fixtures and systems  Town ofNew Windsor PWSID: 006-0008 Page3    In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain compounds in water provided by public water systems. We treat our water according to EPA's regulations. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide  the. same protection  health.  E  for public  Sources of Drinking 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 the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturaly-occurring minerals and, in some cases radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of  animals or from human activity. Lead Prevention  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 associated with service lines and home plumbing. The Town of New Windsor 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 drinking 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 EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 or at  htp/www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.  Important information regarding Gross Alpha Emitters:  Alpha emitters are naturally occurring radiations in soil, air and water. These emitters generally occur when cer- tain elements decay or break down in the environment. The emitters enter drinking water through various methods including the erosion of natural deposits There are no immediate health risks from consuming water that contains gross alpha, however some people who drink water containing alpha emitters in excess of the MCL over many' years may have an increased risk of getting cancer. Currently, the highest level of gross alpha detect-  edi is 3.6 pCi/L which is below the 15 pCi/LI MCL.  If you. have any questions about this report or your drinking water, please callJayJanney at 410-729-8350 or email your  request to, lann@menrcom.  MARYLAND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE  Town ofNew Windsor PWSID: 006-0008 Page 4