If you would like to know more about the
information contained in this report, please contact Michael J Schueler at
(920) 323-4869.
The Village Board meets on the Third Tuesday
of every month at 6:30 pm at the Village Hall, 228 West Main Street, St Nazianz
WI 54232
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 Agency's safe drinking
water hotline (800-426-4791).
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 systems
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 Environmental Protection Agency's safe drinking water
hotline (800-426-4791).
Source ID |
Source |
Depth (in feet) |
Status |
1 |
Groundwater |
450 |
Active |
2 |
Groundwater |
380 |
Active |
To obtain a summary of the source water
assessment please contact, Michael J Schueler at (920) 323-4869.
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 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:
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. FDA regulations establish limits for
contaminants in bottled water, which shall provide the same protection for
public health.
Term |
Definition |
AL |
Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if
exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must
follow. |
Level 1 Assessment |
A Level 1 assessment is a study of the water system to
identify potential problems and determine, if possible, why total coliform
bacteria have been found in our water system. |
Level 2 Assessment |
A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water
system to identify potential problems and determine, if possible, why an E.
coli MCL violation has occurred or why total coliform bacteria have been
found in our water system, or both, on multiple occasions. |
MCL |
Maximum Contaminant Level: 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. |
MCLG |
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: 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. |
MFL |
million fibers per liter |
MRDL |
Maximum residual disinfectant level: 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. |
MRDLG |
Maximum residual disinfectant level goal: 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. |
mrem/year |
millirems per year
(a measure of radiation absorbed by the body) |
NTU |
Nephelometric Turbidity
Units |
pCi/l |
picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity) |
ppm |
parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/l) |
ppb |
parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/l) |
ppt |
parts per trillion, or nanograms
per liter |
ppq |
parts per quadrillion, or picograms
per liter |
TCR |
Total Coliform Rule |
TT |
Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce
the level of a contaminant in drinking water. |
Your water was tested for many contaminants
last year. We are allowed to monitor for some contaminants less frequently than
once a year. The following tables list only those contaminants which were
detected in your water. If a contaminant was detected last year, it will appear
in the following tables without a sample date. If the contaminant was not
monitored last year, but was detected within the last 5 years, it will appear
in the tables below along with the sample date.
Contaminant (units) |
Site |
MCL |
MCLG |
Level Found |
Range |
Sample Date (if prior to 2017) |
Violation |
Typical Source of Contaminant |
HAA5 (ppb) |
D-3 |
60 |
60 |
1 |
1 |
No |
By-product of drinking water chlorination |
|
TTHM (ppb) |
D-3 |
80 |
0 |
1.7 |
1.7 |
No |
By-product of drinking water chlorination |
|
HAA5 (ppb) |
D-4 |
60 |
60 |
3 |
3 |
No |
By-product of drinking water chlorination |
|
TTHM (ppb) |
D-4 |
80 |
0 |
5.6 |
5.6 |
No |
By-product of drinking water chlorination |
Contaminant (units) |
Site |
MCL |
MCLG |
Level Found |
Range |
Sample Date (if prior to 2017) |
Violation |
Typical Source of Contaminant |
ARSENIC (ppb) |
10 |
n/a |
1 |
0 - 1 |
No |
Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff
from glass and electronics production wastes |
||
BARIUM (ppm) |
2 |
2 |
0.050 |
0.034 - 0.050 |
No |
Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal
refineries; Erosion of natural deposits |
||
CHROMIUM (ppb) |
100 |
100 |
1 |
0 - 1 |
No |
Discharge from steel and pulp mills; Erosion of natural
deposits |
||
FLUORIDE (ppm) |
4 |
4 |
0.2 |
0.1 - 0.2 |
No |
Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes
strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories |
||
NICKEL (ppb) |
100 |
1.7000 |
1.3000 - 1.7000 |
No |
Nickel occurs naturally in soils, ground water and surface
waters and is often used in electroplating, stainless steel and alloy products. |
|||
NITRATE (N03-N) (ppm) |
10 |
10 |
4.50 |
0.87 - 4.50 |
No |
Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks,
sewage; Erosion of natural deposits |
||
SODIUM (ppm) |
n/a |
n/a |
8.30 |
7.10 - 8.30 |
No |
n/a |
Contaminant (units) |
Action Level |
MCLG |
90th Percentile Level Found |
# of Results |
Sample Date (if prior to 2017) |
Violation |
Typical Source of Contaminant |
COPPER (ppm) |
AL=1.3 |
1.3 |
0.2000 |
0 of 10 results were above the action level. |
No |
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of
natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives |
|
LEAD (ppb) |
AL=15 |
0 |
3.30 |
0 of 10 results were above the action level. |
No |
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural
deposits |
Contaminant (units) |
Site |
MCL |
MCLG |
Level Found |
Range |
Sample Date (if prior to 2017) |
Violation |
Typical Source of Contaminant |
RADIUM, (226 + 228) (pCi/l) |
5 |
0 |
1.1 |
0.9 - 1.1 |
3/5/2014 |
No |
Erosion of natural deposits |
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. St Nazianz Waterworks 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 www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.