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Consumer Confidence Report Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Source of Drinking Water
OREGON IL1410400 Annual Water Quality Report for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2017 This report is intended to provide you with important information about your drinking water and the efforts made by the water system to provide safe drinking water. The source of drinking water used by OREGON is Ground Water
Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
For more information regarding this report contact: Name Phone
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.
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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 EPAs Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. 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 Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm or other immune system disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from water runoff, and residential uses. infections. These people should seek advice about Organic chemical contaminants, including drinking water from their health care providers. synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen by-products of industrial processes and petroleum the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other production, and can also come from gas stations, microbial contaminants are available from the Safe urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
Source Water Information Source Water Name
Type of Water
WELL 2 (11800)
GW
WELL 3 (11801)
GW
WELL 4 (11802)
GW
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. We cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been Report Status Type of Location Water Report Status Location sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap ________ GW ________________________________________ ________ ________________________________________ 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 ________ GW ________________________________________ ________ ________________________________________ water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to ________ GW ________________________________________ ________ ________________________________________ minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
Source Water Assessment We want our valued customers to be informed about their water quality. If you would like to learn more, please feel welcome to attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. -The source water assessment for our supply has been completed by the Illinois EPA. If you would like a copy of this information, stop 06/05/2018 IL1410400_2017_2018-06-05_10-08-11.PDF 1 of please 8 by City Hall or call our water operator at __________________. To view a summary version of the completed Source Water Assessments, including: Importance of 815-732-7098 Source Water; Susceptibility to Contamination Determination; and documentation/recommendation of Source Water Protection Efforts, you may access the Illinois EPA website at http://www.epa.state.il.us/cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.pl.
Source of Water: OREGONTo determine Oregon's susceptibility to groundwater contamination, information obtained during a Well Site Survey performed by the Illinois Rural Water Association on October 20, 1998 was reviewed. Based on this information, several potential sources of contamination were identified within proximity of this water supply's wells. The Illinois EPA does not consider the city's source water susceptible to contamination. This determination is based on a number of criteria including: monitoring conducted at the wells; monitoring conducted at the entry point to the distribution system; and the available hydrogeologic data on the wells. In anticipation of the U.S. EPA's proposed Ground Water Rule, the Illinois EPA has determined that the water supply is not vulnerable to viral contamination. This determination is based upon the completed evaluation of the following criteria during the Vulnerability 2017 Regulated Contaminants Detected Waiver Process: the community's wells are properly constructed with sound integrity and proper site conditions; a hydrogeologic barrier exists that should prevent pathogen movement; all potential routes and sanitary defects have been mitigated such that the source water is adequately protected; monitoring data did not indicate a history of disease outbreak; and a sanitary survey of the water supply did not indicate a viral contamination threat. Because the community's wells are constructed in a confined aquifer, which should minimize the movement of pathogens into the wells, well hydraulics were not considered to be a significant factor in the vulnerability determination. Hence, well hydraulics were not evaluated for this groundwater supply.
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: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. Date Sampled MCLG Action Level 90th # Sites Over Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination Lead and Copper (AL) Percentile AL Copper
2017
1.3
1.3
0.23
0
ppm
N
Lead
2017
0
15
1.2
0
ppb
N
Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives; Corrosion of household plumbing systems. Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits.
Water Quality Test 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.
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 MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our of 8 3 of 8 3 water system on multiple occasions.
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.
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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.
mrem:
millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body)
ppb:
micrograms per liter or parts per billion - or one ounce in 7,350,000 gallons of water.
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milligrams per liter or parts per million - or one ounce in 7,350 gallons of water.
Treatment Technique or TT:
A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
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Collection Date
Chlorine
12/31/2017
1
2017
1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Inorganic Contaminants
Collection Date
Highest Level Range of Levels Detected Detected
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0.5 - 1.4
MRDLG = 4
MRDL = 4
ppm
N
Water additive used to control microbes.
0.817 - 0.817
No goal for the total
80
ppb
N
By-product of drinking water disinfection.
MCLG
MCL
Units
Highest Level Range of Levels Detected Detected
Violation Likely Source of Contamination
5
MCLG
Violation Likely Source of Contamination
Arsenic
2017
1.7
0 - 1.7
0
10
ppb
N
Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes.
Barium
2017
0.19
0.086 - 0.19
2
2
ppm
N
Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits.
Beryllium
2017
1.6
0 - 1.6
4
4
ppb
N
Discharge from metal refineries and coalburning factories; Discharge from electrical, aerospace, and defense industries.
Fluoride
2017
0.568
0 - 0.568
4
4.0
ppm
N
Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
Iron
2017
0.62
0.49 - 0.62
1.0
ppm
N
This contaminant is not currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates. Erosion of natural deposits.
Manganese
2017
38
28 - 38
150
150
ppb
N
This contaminant is not currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates. Erosion of natural deposits.
Mercury
2017
0.43
0 - 0.43
2
2
ppb
N
Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from refineries and factories; Runoff from landfills; Runoff from cropland.
Nitrate [measured as Nitrogen]
2017
1
0 - 0.72
10
10
ppm
N
Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits.
Selenium
2017
13
0 - 13
50
50
ppb
N
Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from mines.
Sodium
2017
13
3.1 - 13
ppm
N
Erosion from naturally occuring deposits. Used in water softener regeneration.
Zinc
2017
0.022
0 - 0.022
N
This contaminant is not currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates. Naturally occurring; discharge from metal
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5
5
ppm
MCLG
MCL
Units
Violation Likely Source of Contamination
Date
Detected
Detected
Combined Radium
2017
4.11
0 - 4.11
0
5
pCi/L
N
Erosion of natural deposits.
Gross alpha excluding radon and uranium
2017
5.42
3.13 - 5.42
0
15
pCi/L
N
Erosion of natural deposits.
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June 5 Scott Miller, 27, Polo, aggravated battery, domestic battery, status hearing July 23. Keinen Neubert, 20, Byron, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, attempted predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, plea hearing June 19. June 6 Jesse Roberts, 36, Rockford, retail theft, conspiracy to commit retail theft, status hearing June 15. Sara Pollock, 26 Rockford, retail theft, conspiracy to commit retail theft, pretrial conference June 25. Rachel Soper, 43, Oregon, residential burglary, preliminary hearing June 20. Jimmy Lewis, 34, Rockford, unauthorized possession of an open title, preliminary hearing June 20. June 7 David Etherton, 54, Rochelle, aggravated battery, criminal damage to government property, resisting a peace officer, status hearing July 23. Steven Anderson, 48, Rockford, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, status hearing Aug. 29. June 8 Bryce Trevino, 28, Cherry Valley, reckless discharge of a firearm, status hearing June 29. Spencer DeCrane, 21, Polo, delivery of a controlled substance, pretrial conference July 23. Cesar Gutierrz, 20, Rochelle, stalking, status hearing June 25. Tyler Stewart, 26, Polo, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 24 months drug probation without a conviction; 180 days jail time is stayed to Jan. 12, 2020 and will be remitted upon successful completion of probation. Hanson also ordered Stewart to submit to random drug testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse treatment as recommended, perform 30 hours of public service work, and pay total costs and fines of $2,297. A second count of possession of a controlled substance was dismissed under the terms of a plea agreement. Dylan Pinkston, 23, Rockford, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, theft, criminal trespass to a vehicle, status hearing July 12. James Ball, 56, Dixon, burglary, theft, status hearing July 12. Steven Mieloszyk, 58, Belvidere, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license revoked, status hearing July 12. Pamela Ignacio, 55, Leaf River, domestic battery, jury status call July 13. Brian Powell, 36, Forreston, violation of sex registration act, status hearing July 12. Thomas Stiles, 26, Rockford, criminal damage to government property, status hearing July 12. Heather Harms, 39, Rochelle, aggravated battery, status hearing Aug. 10. Rayvon Motton, 23, Rockford, home invasion, aggravated battery, armed robbery, status hearing July 12. Joseph Amsbaugh, 36, Machesney Park, burglary, status hearing July 12. Dominick Kramer, 27, Carbondale, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference July 23. Brandy Thomas, 32, Genoa, burglary, retail theft, conspiracy, status hearing July 12. Casimir Williams, 20, Dalton, home invasion, aggravated battery, armed robbery, motion hearing July 5. Rueben Burgess, 28, Esmond, criminal damage to property, sentencing hearing June 15. Roque Romero, 35, Polo, aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, pretrial conference June 22.