Thursday, June 24, 2010
2009 Quality Water Report
- Sue @ 15:41 CST
2009 Consumer Confidence Report for 65601195 BALDWIN WATERWORKS
Water System Information
If you would like to know more about the information contained in this report, please contact Gary D Newton at (715) 684-2710.
Health Information
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(s) of Water
Source id Source Depth (in feet) Status
2 Groundwater 410 Active
3 Groundwater 417 Active
To obtain a summary of the source water assessment please contact Gary D Newton at (715) 684-2710
Educational Information
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:
• Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife.
• Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally- occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.
• Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff and residential uses.
• Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff and septic systems.
• Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
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.
Number of Contaminants Required to be Tested
This table displays the number of contaminants that were required to be tested in the last five years. The CCR may contain up to five years worth of water quality results. If a water system tests annually, or more frequently, the results from the most recent year are shown on the CCR. If testing is done less frequently, the results shown on the CCR are from the past five years.
Contaminant Group # of Contaminants
Inorganic Contaminants 16
Microbiological Contaminants 2
Radioactive Contaminants 3
Synthetic Organic Contaminants including Pesticides and Herbicides 23
Volatile Organic Contaminants 20
Microbiological Contaminants
Contaminant MCL MCLG Count of Positives Sample Date (if prior to 2009) Violation Typical Source of Contaminant
Coliform (TCR) presence of coliform bacteria in >=5% of monthly samples 0 2 YES Naturally present in the environment
Inorganic Contaminants
Contaminant (units) MCL MCLG Level Found Range Sample Date (if prior to 2009) Violation Typical Source of Contaminant
BARIUM (ppm) 2 2 .004 .004- .004 06/18/2008 NO Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits
COPPER (ppm) AL=1.3 1.3 .2240 0 of 20 results were above the action level. 08/20/2008 NO Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives
FLUORIDE (ppm) 4 4 .1 .1- .1 06/18/2008 NO Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
LEAD (ppb) AL=15 0 4.00 1 of 20 results were above the action level. 09/03/2008 * Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
NITRATE (N03-N) (ppm) 10 10 2.50 1.90- 2.50 NO Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits
SODIUM (ppm) n/a n/a 4.03 2.55- 4.03 06/18/2008 NO n/a
* Systems exceeding a lead and/or copper action level must take actions to reduce lead and/or copper in the drinking water. The lead and copper values represent the 90th percentile of all compliance samples collected. If you want information on the NUMBER of sites or the actions taken to reduce these levels, please contact your water supply operator.
Radioactive Contaminants
Contaminant (units) MCL MCLG Level Found Range Sample Date (if prior to 2009) Violation Typical Source of Contaminant
RADIUM, (226 + 228) (pCi/l) 5 0 1.3 .9- 1.3 NO Erosion of natural deposits
Health effects for any contaminants with MCL violations
Contaminant Health Effects
Coliform (TCR) Coliforms are bacteria which are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially-harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and this was a warning of potential problems.
Definition of Terms
Term Definition
AL Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
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
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.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Board of Review
- Sue @ 09:50 CST Board of Review will meet on Wednesday, the 12th day of May 2010 at 6:25 PM at the Baldwin Community Center, 400 Cedar Street, Baldwin, WI, for the purpose of calling the Board of Review into session during the thirty day period beginning on the 2nd Monday of May, pursuant to Sec. 70.47(1) of Wis. Statutes.
VILLAGE OF BALDWIN
NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADJOURN
BOARD OF REVIEW TO LATER DATE
Due to the fact the assessment roll is not expected to be completed at this time, the Board of Review will be adjourned until Wednesday, the 21st day of July, 2010 at 6:00 PM.
Pursuant to Sec. 70.45 of Wis. Statutes the assessment roll for the Year 2009 will be open for examination on Wednesday, the 21st day of July, 2010 at 400 Cedar St., Baldwin, WI, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Notice is hereby given this 21th day April 2010 by: Patti Glockzin/Village of Baldwin Clerk
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Summer Hours for Village Dump Site
- Sue @ 11:52 CST
Spring / Summer Village dump hours will be as follows:
Tues: 1:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M.
Sat.: 8:00A.M. -12:00 P.M. (Noon)
The dump is located approx. 1/2 mile west of Hwy 63, on 60th Ave..
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
2008 Quality Water Report
- Sue @ 11:39 CST Health Information 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(s) of Water To obtain a summary of the source water assessment please contact Gary D Newton at (715) 684-2710 Educational Information Contaminants that may be present in source water include: · Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife. · Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally- occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming. · Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff and residential uses. · Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff and septic systems. · Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. 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. Number of Contaminants Required to be Tested Contaminant Group Inorganic Contaminants * Systems exceeding a lead and/or copper action level must take actions to reduce lead and/or copper in the drinking water. The lead and copper values represent the 90th percentile of all compliance samples collected. If you want information on the NUMBER of sites or the actions taken to reduce these levels, please contact your water supply operator. Definition of Terms
2008 Consumer Confidence Report for 65601195 BALDWIN WATERWORKS
Water System Information
If you would like to know more about the information contained in this report, please contact Gary D Newton at (715) 684-2710.
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).
Source id
Source
Depth (in feet)
Status
2
Groundwater
410
Active
3
Groundwater
417
Active
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.
This table displays the number of contaminants that were required to be tested in the last five years. The CCR may contain up to five years worth of water quality results. If a water system tests annually, or more frequently, the results from the most recent year are shown on the CCR. If testing is done less frequently, the results shown on the CCR are from the past five years.
# of Contaminants
Inorganic Contaminants
16
Microbiological Contaminants
2
Radioactive Contaminants
3
Synthetic Organic Contaminants including Pesticides and Herbicides
23
Volatile Organic Contaminants
20
Contaminant (units)
MCL
MCLG
Level Found
Range
Sample Date (if prior to 2008)
Violation
Typical Source of Contaminant
BARIUM (ppm)
2
2
.004
.004
NO
Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits
COPPER (ppm)
AL=1.3
1.3
.224
0 of 20 results were above the action level.
NO
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives
FLUORIDE (ppm)
4
4
.1
.1
NO
Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
LEAD (ppb)
AL=15
0
4.00
1 of 20 results were above the action level.
*
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
NITRATE (N03-N) (ppm)
10
10
2.30
1.90- 2.30
NO
Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits
SODIUM (ppm)
n/a
n/a
4.03
2.55- 4.03
NO
n/a
Term
Definition
AL
Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
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
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.
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