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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report 2002
P.O. Box 246 - Capitan, NM 88316 Phone: 505-354-2247
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
2002
Is my water safe?
We're pleased to present to you last year's Annual Quality Water Report.
This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services
we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with
a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand
the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and
protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of
your water. Our water source is ground water from two wells four miles east
of Capitan. Our wells draw water from the San Andres formation of the aquifer.
Last year, as in years past, your tap water met all U. S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and state drinking water health standards. Local
water vigilantly safeguards its water supplies and once again we are proud
to report that our system has never violated a maximum contaminant level
or any other water quality standard. The Village of Capitan is in the process
of developing a wellhead protection plan. This report is a snapshot of the
water quality for the year 2002. Included are details about where your water
comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory
agencies. We are committed to providing you with information because informed
customers are our best allies.
Why are there contaminants in my drinking water?
The Village of Capitan routinely monitors for constituents in your
drinking water according to Federal and State laws.
The table on the following pages shows the results of our monitoring
for the period of January 1st to December 31st,
2002. As you can see by the table our system had no violations for
the year 2002. We're proud that your drinking water
meets or exceeds all Federal and State requirements. We have learned
through our monitoring and testing that some
constituents have been detected. The EPA has determined that your water
is SAFE at these levels. As water travels
over the land or underground, it can pick up substances or contaminants
such as microbes, inorganic and organic
chemicals and radioactive substances. All drinking water, including
bottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small
amounts of some constituents. It's important to remember that the presence
of these constituents
does not necessarily pose a health risk. MCL's are set at very stringent
levels. To understand the possible health effects
described for many regulated constituents, a person would have to drink
2 liters of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have a one-in-a-million
chance of having the described health effect. 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).
Results of radon monitoring
Radon is a radioactive gas that you can't see, taste, or smell. It
is found throughout the U.S. Radon can move up through the ground and into
a home through cracks and holes in the foundation. Radon can build up to high
levels in all types of homes. Radon can also get into indoor air when released
from tap water from showering, washing dishes, and other household activities.
Compared to radon entering the home through soil, radon entering the home
through tap water will in most cases be a small source of radon in indoor
air. Radon is a known human carcinogen. Breathing air containing radon can
lead to lung cancer. Drinking water containing radon may also cause increased
risk of stomach cancer. If you are concerned about radon in your home, test
the air in your home. Testing is inexpensive and easy. Fix your home if
the level of radon in your air is 4 picocuries per liter of air (pCi/L)
or higher. There are simple ways to fix a radon problem that aren't too
costly. For additional information, call your state radon program or call
EPA's Radon Hotline (800-SOS-RADON).
We at the Village of Capitan work around the clock to provide top quality
water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect our
water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life and
our children's future. If you have any questions .about this report or
concerning your water utility, please contact Terry Cox or David Cox at
Village Hall - 354-2247. We want our valued customers to be informed about
their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our
regularly scheduled meetings, held on the second Tuesday of each month
at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall Building, 114 Lincoln.
Espanol (Spanish)
Este informe contiene informacion muy importante sobre la calidad de
su agua beber. Traduscalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien.
Water Quality Data Table
The table below lists all of the drinking water contaminants that we
detected during the calendar year of this report. The presence of contaminants
in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health
risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from
testing done in the the calendar year of the report. The EPA or the State
requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year
because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently.
Important Drinking Water Definitions:
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.
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.
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Your
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Range
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Sample
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Contaminants (units)
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MCLG
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MCL
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Water
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Low
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High
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Date
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Violation
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Typical Source
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Inorganic Contaminants
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Barium (ppm)
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2
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2
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21.3
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NA
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10/30/2002
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No
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Discharge of drilling wastes;
Discharge from metal refineries;
Erosion of natural deposits
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Chromium [Total] (ppb)
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100
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100
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5.8
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NA
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10/30/2002
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No
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Discharge from steel and pulp mills;
Erosion of natural deposits
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Fluoride (ppm)
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4
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4
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1.1
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NA
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10/30/2002
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No
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Erosion of natural deposits; Water
additive which promotes strong
teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and
aluminum factories
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Nickel (ppb)
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MNR
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MNR
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4.91
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NA
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10/30/2002
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No
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Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching
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Selenium (ppb)
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50
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50
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1.0
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NA
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10/30/2002
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No
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Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; Erosion
of natural
deposits; Discharge from mines
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Units Description:
NA: Not applicable
ND: Not detected
NR: Not reported
MNR: Monitoring not reguired, but recommended.
ppm: parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/l)
ppb: parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (µg/l)
For more information contact:
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Phone: 505-354-2247
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Attn: Steven M. Sederwall |
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Fax: 505-354-2713
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P.O. Box 246
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E-mail:village@zianet.com
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114 Lincoln
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Capitan, NM 88316-0246
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