Year Consumer Confidence Report The sources of drinking water (both tap water and surface water.) In addition, due to (high water use, bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, drought, leaks(s)), we had to purchase bulk water Water System's Name reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over (see table below for delivery details). The water is the surface of the land or through the ground, it dis- treated for Iron? Disinfected? solves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some PWS ID# Why are contaminants in my water? Drinking wa- cases, radioactive material, and can pick up sub- ter, including bottled water, may reasonably be ex- stances resulting from the presence of animals or Introduction pected to contain at least small amounts of some from human activity. Like any responsible public water system, our mis- contaminants. The presence of contaminants does sion is to (use this or insert your own: deliver the be Contaminants that may be present in source wa- not necessarily indicate that water poses a health st-quality drinking water and reliable service at the ter include: risk. More information about contaminants and po- lowest, appropriate cost.) tential health effects can be obtained by calling the Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacte- Aging infrastructure presents challenges to drinking Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking ria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, water safety, and continuous improvement is need- Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791. ed to maintain the quality of life we desire for today septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and and for the future. wildlife. Do I need to take special precautions? Some peo- ple may be more vulnerable to contaminants in In the past year, we have begun/completed (insert Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, drinking water than the general population. Im- brief description of any major repairs or replace- which can be naturally occurring or result from ur- muno-compromised persons such as persons with ment projects). In the coming year we intend to (ins ban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have ert brief description of any scheduled replacement wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, min- undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS projects and the approximate cost of the project). ing or farming. These investments along with on-going operation or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and maintenance costs are supported by (insert eith Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a and infants can be particularly at risk from infec- er user rates or a portion of the rents/fees). When variety of sources such as agriculture, urban tions. These people should seek advice about drink- considering the high value we place on water, it is stormwater runoff, and residential uses. ing water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of truly a bargain to have water service that protects Organic chemical contaminants, including syn- infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial public health, fights fires, supports businesses and thetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by- contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking the economy, and provides us with the high-quality products of industrial processes and petroleum pro- Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791. of life we enjoy. duction, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. Source Water Assessment Summary DES prepared drinking water source assessment re- Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally- What is a Consumer Confidence Report? ports for all public water systems between 2000 and occurring or be the result of oil and gas production The Consumer Confi- 2003 in an effort to assess the vulnerability of each and mining activities. dence Report (CCR) de- of the state’s public water supply sources. Included tails the quality of your In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, in the report is a map of each source water protec- drinking water, where it EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount tion area, a list of potential and known contamina- comes from, and where of certain contaminants in water provided by public tion sources, and a summary of available protection you can get more infor- water systems. The US Food and Drug Administra- options. The results of the assessment, prepared on mation. This annual re- tion (FDA) regulations establish limits for contami- (fill in the date(s)), are noted below. port documents all de- nants in bottled water which must provide the same tected primary and sec- protection for public health.  (First source name and/or description), (number) ondary drinking water susceptibility factors were rated high, (number) What is the source of my drinking water? parameters, and com- were rated medium, and (number) were rated low. pares them to their re- (Describe the type of water and general location. In-  (Second source name and/or description), (num- spective standards clude bulk water delivered or treatment if applicable.) ber) susceptibility factors were rated high, (number) known as Maximum Con- were rated medium, and (number) were rated low. taminant Levels (MCLs). For example: Our water comes from 2 bedrock wells located behind the town hall, called the well field. (Include the common name of the source and/or Note: This information is over (number) years old Action Level or AL: The concentration of a contami- BDL: Below Detection Limit and includes information that was current at the nant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other mg/L: milligrams per Liter time the report was completed. Therefore, some of requirements which a water system must follow. NA: Not Applicable the ratings might be different if updated to reflect Level I Assessment: A study of the water system to current information. At the present time, DES has no ND: Not Detectable at testing limits identify potential problems and determine, if possi- plans to update this data. NTU: Nephelometric Turbidity Unit ble, why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system. pCi/L: picoCurie per Liter The complete Assessment Report is available for re- ppb: parts per billion view at (water system’s office or other location). For Level II Assessment: A very detailed study of the more information, call (water system’s contact name water system to identify potential problems and de- ppm: parts per million and telephone number) or visit the DES Drinking Wa- termine, if possible, why an E.coli MCL violation has RAA: Running Annual Average ter Source Assessment website at occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have TTHM: Total Trihalomethanes http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/d been found in our water system on multiple occa- UCMR: Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule wgb/dwspp/dwsap.htm. sions. ug/L: micrograms per Liter Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highest How can I get involved? level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible (Public meetings must be mentioned as well as the If Lead is present the following statement must be in- using the best available treatment technology. contact information of the owner and primary opera- cluded. tor.) Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The Drinking Water Contaminants: level of a contaminant in drinking water below For more information about your drinking water, which there is no known or expected risk to health. Lead: If present, elevated levels of lead can cause se- please call the owner, NAME at ###-### or the pri- MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. rious health problems, especially for pregnant wom- mary operator, NAME, at ###-####. Although we en and young children. Lead in drinking water is do not have specific dates for public participation Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level or MRDL: primarily from materials and components associat- events or meetings, feel free to contact us with any The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drink- ed with service lines and home plumbing. This wa- questions you may have. OR list specific dates/times ing water. There is convincing evidence that addi- ter system is responsible for high quality drinking of meetings that are open to the public. tion of a disinfectant is necessary for control of mi- water, but can not control the variety of materials crobial contaminants. Violations and Other information: (all violations used in your plumbing components. When your wa- must be listed and what steps were taken to correct Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal or ter has been sitting for several hours, you can mini- those violations). See violation list in table below. MRDLG: The level of a drinking water disinfectant mize the potential for lead exposure by flushing cold below which there is no known or expected risk to water from your tap for at least 30 seconds before health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use using water for drinking or cooking. Do not use hot Definitions (Include those that pertain to your water of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. water for drinking and cooking. If you are con- system but the definitions in blue are required) cerned about lead in your water, you may wish to Treatment Technique or TT: A required process have your water tested. Information on lead in Ambient Groundwater Quality Standard or AGQS: intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can The maximum concentration levels for contaminants drinking water. take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe in groundwater that are established under RSA 485- Drinking Water Hotline or at C, the Groundwater Protection Act. http://water.epa.gov/drink/info/lead/index.cfm Abbreviations