2023 Consumer Confidence Report for Public Water System City of San Saba Water Quality Report January 1 to December 31, 2023 City of San Saba (325) 372-5144 Public. Participation Opportunities products of industrial processes and petroleum City Council Meetings production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems: Date: Second Tuesday of every month Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally- Time: 6:00 PM occurring or be the result of oil and gas production Location: 303 S. Clear St., San Saba and mining activities. Phone No.: (325) 372-5144 In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, To leam about future public meetings (concerning your EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount drinking water), or to request to schedule one, please call of certain contaminants in water provided by public water/wastewater. supervisor. water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for For more information: regarding this report contact: contaminants in bottled water which must provide Jesse Hunt @ (325) 372-8905 the same protection for public health. Contaminants En Espanol may be found in drinking water that may cause Este reporte incluye informacion importante sobre el taste, color, or odor problems. These types of agua para tomar. Para asistencia en espaniol, favor de problems are not necessarily causes for health llamar al telefono (325) 372-5144. concerns. For more information on taste, odor, or color of drinking water, please contact the City of OUR DRINKING WATER San Saba' 's business office @ (325) 372-5144. IS REGULATED This report is a summary of the quality of the water we Where do we get our drinking water? provide our customers. The analysis was made by using Our drinking water is obtained from Ground water the data from the most recent U.S. Environmental sources. The City of San Saba has seven (7) wells Protection Agency (EPA) required test and is presented ranging from 120 feet deep into the Marble Falls in the attached pages. We hope this information helps Limestone Aquifer to 682 feet in the Ellenburger-San you become more knowledgeable about what's in your Saba Aquifer. A Source Water Susceptibility drinking water. Assessment for our drinking water sources is currently being updated by the TCEQ. This information describes SOURCES OF DRINKING WATER the susceptibility and types of constituents that may The sources of drinking water (both tap water and come in contact with your drinking water based on bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, human activities and natural conditions. The information reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the contained in the assessment will allow us to focus our surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves source water protection strategies. Some of this source naturally-occurring minerals and in some cases, water assessment information is available on Texas radioactive material, and can pick up substances Drinking Water Watch at htp.dw/ieesasgor. resulting from the presence of animals or from human For more information on source water assessments and activity. protection efforts at our system, please contact us. ALL drinking water may Secondary Constituents contain contaminants. Many constituents (such as calcium, sodium, or iron), When drinking water meets federal standards there may which are often found in drinking water, can cause taste, not be any health benefits toj purchasing bottled water or color, and odor problems. The taste and odor point of use devices. Drinking water, including bottled constituents are called secondary constituents and are water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least regulated by the State of Texas, not EPA. These small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of constituents are not necessarily causes for health contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water concerns. For more information on taste, odor, or color poses a health risk. More information about of drinking water, please contact the system's business contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained office. by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe You: may be more vulnerable than the general population Drinking Water Hotline 800-426-4791). to certain microbial contaminants, such as Cryptosporidium, in drinking water. Infants, some Contaminants that may bej present in source water elderly, or immunocompromised persons such as those include: undergoing chemotherapy for cancer; persons who have Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and undergone organ transplants; those who are undergoing bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment treatment with steroids; and people with HIV/AIDS or plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock other immune system disorders, can be particularly at operations, and wildlife. risk from infections. You should seek advice about Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, drinking water from your physician or health care which can be naturally-occuring or result from providers. Additional guidelines on appropriate means to urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium are wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, available irom the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at mining, or farming. (800)426-4791. Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm Water Loss Audit Report water runoff, and residential uses. The 2023 Water Loss Audit Report shows total Water Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic Loss volume in gallons for the system was 10,500,395. and volatile organic chemicals, which are by- Lead and Copper Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious level of a contaminant in drinking water below which health problems, especially for pregnant women and there is no. known or expected risk to health. young children. Léad in drinking water is primarily from MCLGS allow for a margin of safety. materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. We are responsible for providing Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): high quality drinking water but, cannot control the The highest level of disinfectant allowed in drinking variety of materials used in plumbing components. water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a When your water has been sitting for several hours, you disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing contaminants. your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. Ifyou are concemed about lead Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal or in your water, you may wish tol have your water tested. (MRDLG): The level of a drinking water disinfectant Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, below which there is no known or expected risk to and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available health. MRDLGS do not reflect the benefits of the use of from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. pbmNisatad MFL Million fibers per liter (a measure of asbestos) DEFINITIONS & ABBREVIATIONS mrem Millirems per year (a measure of radiation The following tables contain scientific terms and absorbed by the body) measures, some of which may require explanation. Na Not applicable NTU - Nephelometric Turbidity Units (a measure of Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant turbidity) which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. pCi/L- picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity) Action Level Goal (ALG): The level ofa contaminant ppb micrograms per liter, or parts per billion or one in drinking water below which there is no known or ounce: in 7,350,000 gallons of water. expected risk to health. ALGS allow for a margin of safety. ppm milligrams per liter, or parts per million or one ounce in 7,350 gallons ofv water Avg: Regulatory compliance with some MCLS are based on running annual average of monthly samples. ppq parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter (pg/L) Level 1 Assessment: A level 1 Assessment is a study of ppt - parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter (ng/L) the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have Treatment Technique or TT - A required process been found in our water system. intended to reduce the level ofa contaminant in drinking water. Level 2 Assessment: A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential Information about Source Water problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli TCEQ completed an assessment of our source Water and MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform, results indicate that some of our sources are susceptible bacterial have been found in our water system on to certain contaminants. The sampling requirements for multiple occasions. our water system are based on this susceptibility and Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest previous sample data. Any detections of these level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. contaminants may be found in this Consumer Confident MCLS are set as close to the MCLGS as feasible using Report. For more information on source water the best available treatment technology. assessments and protection efforts at our system, contact Jesse Hunt at (325) 372-8905. Collection Inorganic Highest Range of MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Date Contaminants Level Individual Contamination Detected Samples 09/06/2022 Barium 0.0791 0.0791 0.0791 2 2 ppm N Discharge ofd drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of naturaldeposis. 10/23/13 Chromium 0.671 0.671-0.671 100 100 ppb N Discharge from steel and pulp mills; Erosion of natural deposits 2023 Fluoride 0.13 0.13-0.13 4 4,0 ppm N Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer anda aluminum factories 2023 Nitrate (measured as 2 1.51-1.51 1O 10 ppm N Runofff from fertilizer use; Nitrogen) Leaching from septic tanks, sewage: Erosion of naturald deposits 5-01-12 Beta/photon emitters 7.3 7.3-7.3 50 0 pCi/L N Decay ofr natural & man- made deposits: Collection Radioactive Highest Rangec ofl Levels MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Date Contaminants Level Detected Contamination Detected 07/06/2021 Combined! Radium 1.38 1.38 1.38 0 5 pCi/L N Erosion of nalurai deposits. 226/228 07/06/2021 Gross alpha excluding 6 6-6 0 15 pCi/L N Erosion ofr natural deposits radon and uranium Disinfectant Residual AI blank disinfectantr residual lablel has been added to1 the CCR1 template, you will: nced to add data to the fields, Your data can bot laken offthe Disinfectant Level Quarterly Operating Reports (DLQOR). Year Disinfectant Residual Average Level Range of Levels MRDL MRDLG Unit of Violation (Y/N) Sourcei in Drinking' Water Detected Measure 2023 1.22 1.26 0,68-2.01 4 4 ppm No Water additive used to controlr microbes. Disinfection Byproducts Vear Disinfection Highest Range of MCLG MCL Units Violation Source of Constituent Byproducts Level Level Contaminant Detected Detected 2019 Total Haloacetic 3 3-3 No goalf for 60 ppb N By-product of drinking Acids (HAA5) thet total water disinfection *The valuei int the Highest Level or Average Detected column is thel highest average ofs all HAAS sample results collected at al location over ay year' 2022 Total 2 2.1-2.1 No goalf for 80 ppb N By-r product of drinking Trihalomethanes the total water disinfection (TTHM) "Thev valuei in thel Highest Level or Average Detected column is thel highest average ofs alll TTHM sample results collected atal location over a year' Unregulated Contaminants Bromoform, chloroform, dichlorobromomethans, and dibromochloromethane are disinfectant byproducts. There is no maximum contaminant level for these chemicals at the entry point to distribution. Year Constituent Average Level Minimum Maximum Unit of Source of Contaminant Level Level Measure 7-21-11 Bromoform <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 Ppb By-product of drinking water chlorination 7-21-11 Bromodichloromethane <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 Ppb By- -product ofd drinking water chlorination Lead and Copper Year Constituent MCLG Action Level 90th # Sites Units Violation Likely Source of (AL) Percentile Over AL Contamination 08/19/2022 Copper 1.3 1.3 0.196 0 ppm N Erosion ofr natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives; Corrosion of household, plumbings systems. 09/08/19 Lead 0 15 3.7 0 ppb N Corrosion ofk houschold plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits Turbidity NOT REQUIRED Total Coliform REPORTED! MONTHLY TEST FOUNDI NO COLIFORM BACTERIA Fecal Coliform REPORTEDI MONTHLYV TEST FOUND NOF FECAL COLIFORMI BACTERIA Secondary and Other Not Regulated Constituents (Noa associated adverse health effects) Year Constituent Average Minimum Maximum Secondary Unit of Source of Constituent (Range) Level Level Level Limit Measure 7-21-11 Bicarbonate 458 458 458 N/A ppm Corrosion of carbonate rock such as limestone 7-21-11 Chloride 92 92 92 300 pmm Abundant naturally occurring element; used in water purification 2005 Hardness as 362 362 362 NA Ppm Naturally occurring calcium and Ca/Mg magnesium 7-21-11 pH 7.2 7.2 7.2 >7.0 units Measure of corrosivity ofv water 7-21-11 Sulfate 9 9 9 300 pmm Naturally occurring; common industrial byproduct; byproduct ofoil field activity 7-21-11 Total Alkalinity 375 375 375 N/A pmm Naturally occurring soluble mineral salts as CaC03 7-21-11 Total Dissolved 519 519 519 1000 pmm Total dissolved mineral constituents Solids SOURCE WATERI NAME TYPE OF WATER REPORT STATUS LOCATION Wells 1,2,3, &4 Marble Falls Limestone Aquifer GW ACTIVE 901 E. Storey Wells 5,6 6, &7 Ellenberger- San Saba Aquifer GW ACTIVE E. Mound St. Coliform Bacteria Maximum Contaminant Total Coliform Highest No. of Fecal Coliform or Total? No. of Positive Violation Likely Source of Contamination Level Goal Maximum Positive E. Coli Maximum E. Colic or Fecal Contaminant Level Contaminant Level Coliform Samples 0 0 0 N