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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2024 Village of Port Byron 52 Utica Street Port Byron, NY 13140 (Public Water Supply NY ID# 0501722) INTRODUCTION To comply with State regulations, the Village of Port Byron, will be annually issuing a report describing the quality of your drinking water. The purpose of this report is to raise your understanding of drinking water and 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 did not violate a maximum contaminant level or any other water quality standard. This report provides an overview of last year’s 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 concerning your drinking water, please contact Stephen Applebee, Superintendent of Public Works, [PHONE REDACTED]. We want you to be informed about your drinking water. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled village board meetings. The meetings are held on the 2nd Monday (except for October, that will be the 3rd Monday) each month at 7:00PM at the Village Municipal Building, located at 52 Utica St, Port Byron, New York. A copy of this annual report may be viewed at our website WHERE DOES OUR WATER COME FROM? In general, 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 activities. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: microbial contaminants; inorganic contaminants; pesticides and herbicides; organic chemical contaminants; and radioactive contaminants. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the State and the EPA prescribe regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The State Health Department’s and the FDA’s regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. The City of Auburn's water source is Owasco Lake, a surface water source. The Village of Port Byron buys its water from the Cayuga County Water and Sewer Authority, who in turn is supplied by the City of Auburn. The City of Auburn owns and operates two Water Filtration Plants, a Rapid Sand Filtration Plant and a Slow Sand Filtration Plant; both are located at the corner of Swift Street and Pulsifer Drive in the City of Auburn. All water is pre-treated with poly-aluminum chloride to facilitate coagulation and sedimentation prior to filtration. After filtration the water is disinfected by injection of sodium hypochlorite solution before introduction to the distribution system. The finished water is pumped through the City of Auburn distribution system and then flows to the Village of Port Byron through a 12” ductile iron main where it is connected to the Village’s distribution system at the corner of South Street and Tex Pultz Parkway. The Cayuga County Water Authority injects a solution of sodium hypochlorite at the City line to maintain chlorine residual through the system. The Village of Port Byron also injects sodium hypochlorite at its control building located at 1 Crawford Drive ---PAGE BREAK--- Port Byron, NY. We currently serve approximately 1300 village residents through 538 connections. The water storage tank on Orchard Street maintains a capacity of 546,000 gallons. Owasco lake is classified as a Class-AA Special water body designated by the New York state Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) as listed in 6 Part 702. It is considered an excellent source of potable water and must be protected. In order to ensure that the tap water is safe to drink the NYSDOH prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The City treats its water according to EPA’s and the NYSDOH’s regulations. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health. The City of Auburn has a program of Watershed Protection to enforce regulations, promulgated by law under Section 1100 (Public Health). ARE THERE CONTAMINANTS IN OUR DRINKING WATER? As the State regulations require, we routinely test your drinking water for numerous contaminants. These contaminants include total coliform, lead and copper, total trihalomethanes, haloacetic acids. The table presented below depicts which compounds were detected in your drinking water. The State allows us to test for some contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Some of our data, though representative, are more than one year old. It should be noted that all drinking water, including bottled drinking 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 ([PHONE REDACTED]) or the Cayuga County Health Department at [PHONE REDACTED]. Table of Detected Contaminants CONTAMINANT VIOLATION YES/NO DATE OF SAMPLE LEVEL DETECTED (AVE RANGE) UNIT MEASURE MENT MCLG REGULATORY LIMIT (MCL,TT OR AL) LIKELY SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION Lead1 No 8/22/24 All samples <1 ug/L 0 AL = 15 Corrosion of household plumbing systems and service lines connecting building to water mains, erosion of natural deposits Copper2 No 8/22/24 0.0237 Range 0.0064 – 0.0874 ppm 1.3 AL-1.3 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives ---PAGE BREAK--- Trihalo- methanes, Total No 2/14/24 5/16/24 8/21/24 11/20/24 Highest Average3 51 Range 24.5 – 79.3 Ug/l N/A 80 MCL By- product of drinking water chlorination needed to kill harmful organisms. are formed when source water contains organic matter. Haloacetic Acids, HAA5 No 2/14/24, 5/16/24, 8/21/24, 11/20/24 Highest Average3 25 Range 18.0 – 33.1 Ug/l N/A 60 MCL By-product of drinking water disinfection needed to kill harmful organisms. Notes: 1 – The level presented represents the 90th percentile of the 10 samples collected. The action level for lead was not exceeded at any of the 10 sites tested. 2 – The level presented represents the 90th percentile of the 10 sites tested. A percentile is a value on a scale of 100 that indicates the percent of distribution that is equal to or below it. The 90th percentile is equal to or greater than 90% of the copper values detected at your water system. In this case, 10 samples were collected at your water system and the 90th percentile value was the ninth highest value, 0.023 mg/L. The action level for copper was not exceeded at any of the sites tested. 3 – This level represents the highest locational running annual average calculated from data collected. The Village of Port Byron also sampled for the following items: total coliform. None of those contaminants were detected in the drinking water in 2024. Table of Detected Contaminants from Auburn’s Annual Water Quality Report As the State regulations require, we routinely test your drinking water for numerous contaminants. These contaminants include: total coliform, turbidity, inorganic compounds, nitrate, nitrite, lead and copper, volatile organic compounds, total trihalomethanes, and organic compounds. None of the compounds we analyzed for were detected in your drinking water. CONTAMINANT VIOLA TION YES/NO DATE OF SAMPLE LEVEL DETECT ED (AVE RANGE) UNIT MEASURE MENT MCL G REGULA TORY LIMIT (MCL,TT OR AL) LIKELY SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION PHYSICAL Turbidity No 5 days per week 0.102 Avg Range 0.04- 2.48 NTU N/A 5.0 distribut ion system Soil runoff/Natural lake turnover PHYSICAL Turbidity No 7 days per week 0.06 Avg range 0.01- 0.58 NTU N/A 0.3-1.0 MCL filter perform ance Soil runoff/Natural lake turnover INORGANICS ---PAGE BREAK--- Barium No 3/6/2024 0.023 ppm 2 2 Erosion of natural deposits Chloride No 3/23/2017 24 ppm N/A 250 Naturally occurring Nickel No 3/6/2024 0.0013 ppm N/A 0.1 Erosion of natural deposits Sulfate No 3/23/2020 12 ppm N/A 250 Naturally Occurring Sodium No 3/6/2024 17 ppm N/A No limit Naturally Occurring Nitrate No 2/15/2024 5/16/2024 8/15/2024 11/21/2024 0.96 Avg. Range 0.67-1.2 PPM 10 10.0 MCL Erosion of natural deposits ORGANICS Trihalomethanes, Total No 2/14/2024 5/15/2024 8/14/2024 11/20/2024 LRAA4 55.92 Range: 17.6- 56.8 ppb N/A 80 MCL Contained in Chlorinated Water Haloacetic Acids, HAA5 No 2/14/2024 5/15/2024 8/14/2024 11/20/2024 LRAA4 21.2 Range: 4.0-29.4 ppb N/A 60 MCL Contained in Chlorinated Water Lead1 No June 2023 July 2023 2.21 Range ND-4.7 PPB 0 AL = 15 Contained in Finished water, an artifact of old piping and lead soldered joints Copper2 No June 2023 and July 2023 0.0502 Range 0.0034- 0.35 ppm 1.3 AL-1.3 Contained in finished water, an artifact of old piping and lead soldered joints Radioactive Contaminants Gross Alpha No 04/26/21 ND PCi/L 0 15 PCi/L Contained in soil or sedimentary rock formations Gross Beta No 04/26/21 ND PCi/L 0 4 PCi/L Contained in soil or sedimentary rock formations Combined Radium 226 and 228 No 4/26/21 .85 PCi/L 0 5 PCi/L Contained in soil or sedimentary rock formations Unregulated Contaminants TOC No 3rd Week 1.0-2.3 ppm N/A N/A Erosion of natural deposits HFPO-DA No 7/9/2024 0.00105 ppb N/A N/A Firefighting foams non-stick cookware, fast food packaging, etc PFBA No 7/9/2024 8/6/2024 .00175 0.00215 ppb N/A N/A Firefighting foams non-stick ---PAGE BREAK--- cookware, fast food packaging, etc Microcystin Finished water No 7/30/2024 – 10/31/2024 25 Samples All < 0.15 10/8- 0.23 ppb 0 N/A3 Naturally occurring due to harmful algae blooms/cyanobacte ria Microcystin Raw water N/A 7/30/2024 – 10/31/2024 25 Samples Range < 0.15- 1.73 ppb N/A N/A Naturally occurring due to algae blooms/cyanobacte ria NOTES: The level presented represents the 90th percentile of the 32 samples collected. In this case, 32 samples were collected at your water system and the 90th percentile value was the twenty-ninth highest value, 2.2 ppb. The action level for lead was not exceeded at any one of the 32 sites. The level presented represents the 90th percentile of the 32 sites tested. A percentile is a valve on a scale of 100 that indicates the percent of distribution that is equal to or below it. The 90th percentile is equal to or greater than 90% of the copper values detected at your water system. In this case, 32 samples were collected at your water system and the 90th percentile value was the twenty-ninth highest value, 0.05 mgl. The action level for copper was not exceed at any of the sites tested. The United States Environmental Protection Agency 10-day health advisory level for microcystin is 0.3 ppb for children less than or equal to 5 years of age and vulnerable populations; and 1.6 for all other people. The number represents the highest Locational Running Average (LRAA) for 2024. Estimated value. Analyte value is less than the reporting/Quantitation Limit. Definitions: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the as feasible. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. allow for a margin of safety. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (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 The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contamination. Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. Treatment Technique (TT): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. Level 1 Assessment: A Level 1 assessment is an evaluation 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 an evaluation of the water system to identify potential problems and determine, if possible, why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions. Non-Detects (ND): Laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present. ---PAGE BREAK--- Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU): A measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person. 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). Nanograms per liter (ng/l): Corresponds to one part of liquid to one trillion parts of liquid (parts per trillion - ppt). Picograms per liter (pg/l): Corresponds to one part per of liquid to one quadrillion parts of liquid (parts per quadrillion – ppq). Picocuries per liter (pCi/L): A measure of the radioactivity in water. Millirems per year (mrem/yr): A measure of radiation absorbed by the body. Million Fibers per Liter (MFL): A measure of the presence of asbestos fibers that are longer than 10 micrometers. WHAT DOES THIS INFORMATION MEAN? As you can see by the table, our system had no violations. We have learned through our testing that some contaminants have been detected; however, these contaminants were detected below New York State requirements. It should be noted that the action level for lead was not exceeded. We are required to present the following information on lead in drinking water: Lead can cause serious health effects in people of all ages, especially pregnant people, infants (both formula-fed and breastfed), and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and parts used in service lines and in home plumbing. The Village of Port Byron is responsible for providing high quality drinking water and removing lead pipes but cannot control the variety of materials used in the plumbing in your home. Because lead levels may vary over time, lead exposure is possible even when your tap sampling results do not detect lead at one point in time. You can help protect yourself and your family by identifying and removing lead materials within your home plumbing and taking steps to reduce your family's risk. Using a filter, certified by an American National Standards Institute accredited certifier to reduce lead, is effective in reducing lead exposures. Follow the instructions provided with the filter to ensure the filter is used properly. Use only cold water for drinking, cooking, and making baby formula. Boiling water does not remove lead from water. Before using tap water for drinking, cooking, or making baby formula, flush your pipes for several minutes. You can do this by running your tap, taking a shower, doing laundry or a load of dishes. If you have a lead service line or galvanized requiring replacement service line, you may need to flush your pipes for a longer period. If you are concerned about lead in your water and wish to have your water tested, contact The Village of Port Byron, Stephen Applebee, Superintendent of Public Works, [PHONE REDACTED]. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available at IS OUR WATER SYSTEM MEETING OTHER RULES THAT GOVERN OPERATIONS? During 2024, our system was in compliance with applicable State drinking water operating, monitoring and reporting requirements. INFORMATION ON LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORY A Lead Service Line (LSL) is defined as any portion of pipe that is made of lead which connects the water main to the building inlet. An LSL may be owned by the water system, owned by the property ---PAGE BREAK--- owner, or both. The inventory includes both potable and non-potable SLs within a system. In accordance with the federal Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) our system has prepared a lead service line inventory and have made it publicly accessible by contacting The Village of Port Byron, Stephen Applebee, Superintendent of Public Works, [PHONE REDACTED]. 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. 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 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 Giardia and other microbial pathogens are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline ([PHONE REDACTED]). WHY SAVE WATER AND HOW TO AVOID WASTING IT? Although our system has an adequate amount of water to meet present and future demands, there are a number of reasons why it is important to conserve water: Saving water saves energy and some of the costs 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 systems and water towers; and Saving water lessens the strain on the water system during a dry spell or drought, helping to avoid severe water use restrictions so that essential firefighting needs are met. You can play a role in conserving water by becoming conscious of the amount of water your household is using, and by looking for ways to use less whenever you can. It is not hard to conserve water. Conservation tips include: Automatic dishwashers use 15 gallons for every cycle, regardless of how many dishes are loaded. So get a run for your money and load it to capacity. Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth. Check every faucet in your home for leaks. Just a slow drip can waste 15 to 20 gallons a day. Fix it and you can save almost 6,000 gallons per year. Check your toilets for leaks by putting a few drops of food coloring in the tank, watch for a few minutes to see if the color shows up in the bowl. It is not uncommon to lose up to 100 gallons a day from one of these otherwise invisible toilet leaks. Fix it and you save more than 30,000 gallons a year. CLOSING Thank you for allowing us to continue to provide your family with quality drinking water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers. The costs of these improvements may be reflected in the rate structure. Rate adjustments may be necessary in order to address these improvements. We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community. Please call our office if you have questions.