2013 ANNUAL DRINKING

Water Quality Report

Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)

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FORT BELKNAP WSC

PHONE NUMBER: 940.549.6922

PWS ID NUMBER: TX2520007

Information about Source Water Assessments

The TCEQ has completed a Source Water Assessment for all drinking water systems that own their sources. The report describes the susceptibility and types of constituents that may come into contact with your drinking water source based on human activities and natural conditions. The system from which we purchase our water received the assessment report. For more information on source water assessments and protection efforts at our system, contact James Jones at 940-549-6922.

For more information about your sources of water, please refer to the Source Water Assessment Viewer available at the following URL: http://gis3.tceq.state.tx.us/swav/Controller/index.jsp?wtrsrc=

Further details about sources and source water assessments are available in Drinking Water Watch at the following URL: http://dww.tceq.texas.gov/DWW/

ALL Drinking Water May Contain Contaminants.

Contaminants may be found in drinking water that may cause taste, color, or odor problems. These types of problems are not necessarily causes for health concerns. For more information on taste, odor, or color of drinking water, please contact our office.

Violations

Chlorine
Some people who use water containing chlorine well in excess of the MRDL could experience irritating effects to their eyes and nose. Some people who drink water containing chlorine well in excess of the MRDL could experience stomach discomfort.
Violation Type / Violation Begin / Violation End / Violation Explanation
Disinfectant Level Quarterly Operating Report (DLQOR) / 04/01/2013 / 06/30/2013 / We failed to test our drinking water for the contaminant and period indicated. Because of this failure, we cannot be sure of the quality of our drinking water during the period indicated
Lead and Copper Rule
The lead and Copper Rule protects public health by minimizing lead and copper levels in drinking water, primarily by reducing water corrosivity. Lead and copper enter drinking water mainly from corrosion of lead and copper containing plumbing materials
Violation Type / Violation Begin / Violation End / Violation Explanation
Lead Consumer Notice
(LCR) / 12/30/2013 / 2013 / We failed to provide the results of lead tap water monitoring to the consumers at the location water was tested. These were supposed to be provided no later than 30 days after learning the results
Definitions: / The following tables contain scientific terms and measures, some of which may require explanation.
Avg: / Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly samples.
Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: / 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.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: / 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.
Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL: / 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.
Maximum residual disinfectant level goal or MRDLG: / 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.
MFL / Million fibers per liter (a measure of asbestos)
na: / not applicable
NTU: / Nephelomectric turbidity units (a measure of turbidity)
pCi/L: / Picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity)
ppb: / Micrograms per liter or parts per billion – or one ounce in 7,350,000 gallons of water (u/L)
ppm: / Milligrams per liter or parts per million – or once ounce in 7,350 gallons of water. (mg/L)
ppt: / Parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter (ng/L)
ppq: / Parts per quadrillion, or pictograms per liter (pg/L)

2012 Regulated Contaminants Detected

Lead and Copper

Definitions:

Action Level Goal (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ALGs allow for a margin of safety.

Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Lead and Copper / Date Sampled / MCLG / Action Level (AL) / 90th Percentile / # Sites Over AL / Units / Violation / Likely Source of Contamination
Copper / 08/20/2013 / <1.3 / 1.3 / 0.0815 / 0 / ppm / N / Erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood; preservatives; corrosion of household plumbing systems.
Lead / 08/20/2013 / <0.015 / 0.015 / 0.0025 / 0 / ppb / N / Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits.

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level

Disinfectant Type / Average Level / Min Level / Max Level / MRDL / MRDLG / Unit / Source
Chloramine / 2.3 / 1.2 / 3.8 / 4 / 4 / ppm / Disinfectant used to control microbes

Regulated Contaminants

Disinfectants and Disinfection By-Products / Collection Date / Highest Level Detected / Range of Levels Detected / MCLG / MCL / Units / Violation / Likely Source of Contamination
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)* / 2013 / 19 / 4.9 -19.9 / No goal for the total / 60 / ppb / N / By-product of drinking water disinfection.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) / 2013 / 18 / 17.8 – 27.2 / No goal for the total / 80 / ppb / N / By-product of drinking water disinfection

Source Water -- Regulated Contaminants

Inorganic Contaminants / Collection Date / Highest Level / Range of Levels / MCLG / MCL / Units / Violation / Likely Source of Contamination
Arsenic / 2011 / 1.6 / 1.6-1.6 / 0 / 10 / ppb / N / Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes.
Barium / 2011 / 0.06 / 0.06-0.06 / 2 / 2 / ppm / N / Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits.
Chromium / 2011 / 1.17 / 0.7-0.7 / 100 / 100 / ppb / N / Discharge from steel and pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits.
Fluoride / 2011 / 0.7 / 0.7-0.7 / 4 / 4.0 / ppm / N / Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
Mercury / 2011 / Levels lower than detect level / 2 / 2 / ppb / N / Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from refineries and factories; runoff from landfills; runoff from cropland
Nitrate (measured as Nitrogen) / 2012 / 0.09 / 0.09-0.09 / 10 / 10 / ppm / N / Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits.
Selenium / 2011 / 5.13 / 5.13-5.13 / 50 / 50 / ppb / N / Discharge from petroleum metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from mines
Thallium / 2011 / 0.234 / 0.234-0.234 / 0.5 / 2 / ppb / N / Discharge from electronics, glass, and leaching from ore-processing sites; drug factories.