Stratmoor Hills Water and Sanitation District Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report Calendar Year 2010

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We are pleased to present to you this years water quality report. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. This report will not be mailed to consumers. To request a copy of this report or if you have questions about your drinking water please contact Gordon Halvorson at 719-5760311. If you want information about public meetings, please contact Ralph Ravenscroft at 719-576-0311. General Information About Drinking Water All 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 the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agencys Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791). 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 system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk of infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, or to receive a copy of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and microbiological contaminants call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (1-800-426-4791). 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 that 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, that may come from a variety of sources, such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses. Radioactive contaminants, that can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and also may come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment prescribes regulations limiting the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide the same protection for public health General Information About Lead in Drinking Water If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems (especially for pregnant women and young children). It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your homes plumbing. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. Additional information

on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791) or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. Where Our Water Comes From Our water comes from our own groundwater well. We also routinely purchase drinking water from Fountain Valley Authority (Public Water System ID CO0121300), which comes from surface water. Infrequently, we also purchase water from Colorado Springs Utilities (Public Water System ID CO0121150), which comes from surface water and groundwater wells. The water from these three sources mixes in the distribution system before it reaches your tap. Stratmoor Hills WSD, Colorado Springs Utilities and Fountain Valley Authority are dedicated to protecting our source water and ensuring quality finished water is delivered to our customers. Please contact Gordon Halvorson at 719-576-0311 to learn more about what you can do to help protect your drinking water sources. We want you, our valued customers, to be informed about the services we provide and the quality water we deliver to you every day. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has provided us with a Source Water Assessment Report for our water supply. You may obtain a copy of the report by visiting http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/wq/sw/swapreports/swapreports.html. For general information about Source Water Assessment please visit http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/wq/sw/swaphom.html. Potential sources of contamination in our source water area come from: EPA abandoned sites, EPA hazardous waste generators, EPA chemical & toxic release inventory sites, storage tanks (above ground, underground and leaking), solid waste sites, existing or abandoned mines, runoff from roads, commercial, residential, agricultural and forest areas, and septic systems. The Source Water Assessment Report provides a screening-level evaluation of potential contamination that could occur. It does not mean that the contamination has or will occur. Terms Used in this Report Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - The 'goal' is 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 Contaminant Level (MCL) - The 'maximum allowed' is 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. Action Level (AL) - The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. Parts per million (ppm) - Milligrams per liter (ppm = mg/L) One part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. Parts per billion (ppb) - Micrograms per liter (ppb = ug/L) One part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000. Water Quality Data Our drinking water met all drinking water quality standards set by the Federal and State laws. We routinely monitor for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The following tables show all detections found in the calendar year 2010 unless otherwise noted. Data from our purchased water sources, Fountain Valley Authority and Colorado Springs Utilities, are shown in separate tables.

MICROBIAL CONTAMINANTS Name Date Number of positive samples Total Coliform Sept 2010 1 of 12 samples LEAD AND COPPER Name Date range Lead Copper 2008-2010 2008-2010

MCL No more than 1 positive sample per month AL 15 ppb 1.3 ppm Range 2.6-79 ppb 5.1-126 ppb

MCLG 0

Typical Source Naturally present in environment

90th percentile 1 ppb 0.12 ppm

Sample sites above AL 0 0 MCL 60 ppb as a running annual average 80 ppb as a running annual average

Typical Source Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits Typical Source

Stratmoor Hills Well Water

DISINFECTION BYPRODUCTS Name Year Highest Running Annual Average Haloacetic 2010 49 ppb Acids Trihalomethanes 2010 62 ppb

Byproduct of drinking water disinfection

INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS Name Year Result Total Antimony 2010 0.06 ppb Arsenic Barium Chromium Fluoride Nitrate Selenium 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 0.33 ppb 0.052 ppm 2.48 ppb 0.44 ppm 0.35 ppm 0.38 ppm * 3.25 ppb

MCL 6 ppb 10 ppb 2 ppm 100 ppb 4 ppm 10 ppm 50 ppb

MCLG 6 ppb 0 ppb 2 ppm 100 ppb 2 ppm 10 ppm 50 ppb

Typical Source Discharge from petroleum refineries; fire retardants; ceramics; electronics; solder Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits Discharge from steel and pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits Erosion of natural deposits; water additive that promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks; sewage; erosion of natural deposits Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from mines

SECONDARY CONTAMINANTS Name Year Result Nickel Sodium 2010 2010 0.002 ppm 15.9 ppm

Secondary Standard 0.1 ppm None

Explanation Secondary contaminants are non-enforceable guidelines for contaminants that may cause cosmetic effects (such as skin or tooth discoloration) or aesthetic effects (such as taste, odor or color) in drinking water

* Two samples collected

Fountain Valley Authority Water

COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES WATER

Stratmoor Hills Well Water INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS Name Year Result MCL MCLG Typical Source Barium 2010 0.0446 ppm 2 ppm 2 ppm Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits Chromium 2010 0.65 ppb 100 ppb 100 ppb Discharge from steel and pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits Fluoride 2010 0.34 ppm 4 ppm 2 ppm Erosion of natural deposits; water additive that promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories Nitrate 2010 0.27 ppm 10 ppm 10 ppm Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks; sewage; erosion of natural deposits Selenium 2010 2.5 ppb 50 ppb 50 ppb Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from mines SECONDARY CONTAMINANTS Name Year Result Secondary Explanation Standard Nickel 2010 0.001 ppm 0.1 ppm Secondary contaminants are non-enforceable guidelines for contaminants that may cause cosmetic effects (such as skin or Sodium 2010 11.7 ppm None tooth discoloration) or aesthetic effects (such as taste, odor or color) in drinking water If you would like a complete drinking water report for Fountain V alley A uthority, please call 719-668-4403

INORGANIC & ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS Name Year Result (range) Barium 2010 0.0092 0.0506 ppm Chromium 2010 Undetected 0.65 ppb Fluoride 2010 0.15 1.37 ppm Nitrate Undetected 0.27 ppm Selenium 2010 Undetected 2.5 ppb Hexachlorocyclo- 2010 Undetected pentadiene 0.05 ppb SECONDARY CONTAMINANTS Name Year Result (range) 2010

MCL 2 ppm 100 ppb 4 ppm 10 ppm 50 ppb 50 ppb

MCLG 2 ppm 100 ppb 2 ppm 10 ppm 50 ppb 50 ppb

Typical Source Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits Discharge from steel and pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits Erosion of natural deposits; water additive that promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks; sewage; erosion of natural deposits Erosion of natural deposits Discharge from chemical factories

Secondary Explanation Standard Nickel 2010 Undetected 1.1 0.1 ppm Secondary contaminants are non-enforceable guidelines for ppm contaminants that may cause cosmetic effects (such as skin or tooth discoloration) or aesthetic effects (such as taste, Sodium 2010 7.90 51.6 ppm None odor or color) in drinking water If you would like a complete drinking water report for Colorado Springs Utilities, please call 719-668-4403 Stratmoor Hills Well Water

STATMOOR HILLS WSD 2010 VIOLATIONS Name Contaminant Failure to submit monitoring plan Incomplete monitoring No monitoring Disinfection Byproducts Stage 2 Total coliform and chlorine residual E. coli in untreated ground water

Date 2010 July 2010 September 2010

Explanation Completed after due date. A plan is in place to make sure this does not happen again. A new plan is in place to avoid missing any future samples. Sample was collected but could not be tested. A plan is in place to make sure this does not happen again.

Known Health Effects None None None