Annual Water Quality Report 2001
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Department
(Report available @ Clifton Park Town Hall or by calling the Rivercrest Water District Office)
(PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY #4501031)
COMMISSIONERS
The Rivercrest Water District is governed by a board of Water Commissioners. The resolution creating the Rivercrest Water District stipulated that the Town Board members of Clifton Park will act as the commissioners. Following is a list of the Commissioners. They can reached by calling Town Hall on 371-6651.
Philip Barrett (Chairman)
Roy Speckhard
Tom Paolucci
Sanford Roth
Lynda Walowit
INTRODUCTION
To comply with State and Federal regulations, the Rivercrest Water District will be annually issuing a report describing the quality of your drinking water. Data in this report is taken from information from the Town Of Glenville’s report as well as our own operating information. The purpose of this report is to raise your understanding of drinking water and your awareness of the need to protect our drinking water sources. Last year, your tap water met all State drinking water health standards. We are proud to report that our system has never violated a maximum contaminant level or any other water quality statement. Our supplier has met all the same standards and requirements also. This report provides an overview of last years water quality. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to State standards.
If you have any questions about this report or your drinking water, please contact Mr. Thomas Ziobrowski, Rivercrest Water District Superintendent @ 399-0833. We want you to be informed about your drinking water.
WHERE DOES OUR WATER COME FROM?
In general, the sources of drinking water (tap & bottled) 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 can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activities. Contaminates that may be present in source water include: microbial contaminates;
inorganic contaminates; pesticides and herbicides; organic chemical contaminates; and radioactive contaminates. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the State and EPA prescribe regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminates in water provided by public water systems. Both the State and EPA establish limits for contaminates in bottled water also.
OUR WATER SOURCE
The Rivercrest Water District purchases its water from the Town Of Glenville. Glenville’s water supply is located west of the Village of Scotia between NYS Rt. 5 and the Mohawk River, a little west of the Rt. 5 and Van Burne Lane intersection. The Glenville water supply is taken from the Great Flats Aquifer (also known as the Schenectady Aquifer) through four drilled wells approximately 50ft. deep. The Great Flats Aquifer is one of the most productive in the State of New York and supplies the nearby Village of Scotia wells, the City of Schenectady wells, and the Town of Rotterdam wells. The aquifer is an extensive bed of sand and gravel underlying the Mohawk River channel. The Great Flats Aquifer produces clear, clean water, without and major chemical constituents except hardness.
Outside water usage restrictions do go into effect each summer. the Odd/Even basics rule applies, with the hours of 7-9am. and 7-9pm. according to date and house number. (Even numbered house sprinkle on even days and odd numbered on odd days). This ensures that a sufficient supply for firefighting and system wide water pressure is maintained. There is no water shortage.
Glenville Water System treats a portion of the well water with ion exchange water softeners to reduce the hardness level in the water to be distributed to the consumers, which is a blend of the softened water and direct feed well waters. All blended water is then given a disinfecting treatment with chlorine before being pumped into the transmission and distribution mains. A chlorine residual of 0.2 is maintained throughout the entire system as required by New York State Department of Health Regulations as continuing insurance against any bacterial growth occurring within the system. Glenville takes microbiological samples throughout their system every month We also take 1 microbilogical sample as required by New York State Department of Health. The sample is taken to Bender Lab in Albany. A report is filed by them to the New York State Department of Health as well as us. Quartley we file a report to them and keep a copy on file in the Rivercrest Office, and a copy goes to Clifton Park Town Hall.
FACTS AND FIGURES
The billing cycle is from May to May, thus new data will not be available until May.
The water usage fee is remaining the same as it has been for several years now, $1.65 per thousand gallons of water used, with a minimum annual charge for 40,000 gallons.
Last years total water consumption for Rivercrest was 1,419,210 gallons.
Glenville also has a $50.00 per fire hydrant charge.
This past year we have had no emergencies on the water or sewer system.
ARE THERE CONTAMINANTS IN OUR DRINKING WATER?
As the State regulations require, both Glenville and us test your drinking water for numerous contaminants. Glenville draws from various points throughout their system as well as from our system during each month. We also draw a sample quartley from a different point each time.
It should be noted that all drinking water, including bottled water, may be reasonably 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 EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791) or the New York State Department of Health at (518) 891-1800.
DEFINITIONS:
Maximum Contaminant Level(MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to MCLGs as feasible.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal(MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is a known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Action Level(AL): The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a system must follow.
Milligrams per liter(mg/l): Corresponds to one part of liquid in one million parts of liquid (parts per million - ppm).
Micrograms per liter(ug/l): Corresponds to one part of liquid in one billion parts of liquid (parts per billion - ppb).
IS OUR WATER SYSTEM MEETING OTHER RULES THAT GOVERN OPERATIONS?
During the past year both Glenville and Rivercrest was in compliance with all applicable State drinking water requirements.
DO I NEED TO TAKE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS?
Although our drinking water met or exceeded state and federal regulations, some people may be more vulnerable to disease-causing microorganisms or pathogens in drinking water than the general population. Immune-compromised persons, such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice from their health care provider about their drinking water. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium, Giardia and other microbial pathogens are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).
WHY SAVE WATER AND HOW TO AVOID WASTING IT?
Although Glenville has an adequate amount of water to meet present demands, there are a number of reasons why it is important to conserve water:
*Saving water saves energy and some of the cost associated with both of these necessities of life,
*Saving water reduces the cost of energy required to pump water and the need to construct costly new
wells, pumping stations and water towers,
*Saving water lessens the strain on the water system during dry spells or drought, helping to avoid
severe water use restrictions so that essential fire fighting needs are met.
You can help in conserving water by becoming conscious of the amount of water you use and by looking for leaks.
*Dishwashers use about 15 gallons every cycle, so be sure to run it when it is full to capacity.
*Turn off the faucet when you brush your teeth.
*Check for dripping faucets, a drip can be a loss of 15 gallons or more.
*Check your toilets, add a few drops of food coloring in the tank, and see if it appears in the bowl,
as much as 100 gallons or more could be lost per day.
*With all faucets off, check your meter and see if the needle is moving, if it is you have a leak.
SOME FRIENDLY REMINDERS
Water Bills must be paid by June 1st.
If you do not receive a water bill by May 20th. call the office.
Moving? Call for a closing bill.
Is your shut-off valve in your front yard visible?
And as always if you have any questions or concerns about our water system feel free to call.
Respectfully Yours,
Thomas M. Ziobrowski
