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2024 ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT Village of Fair Haven PO Box 614, 14523 Cayuga Street Fair Haven, NY 13064 Public Water Supply ID #0501717 INTRODUCTION To comply with State regulations the Village of Fair Haven 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 the Village Clerk’s Office at 315- 947-5112. 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 of the month at the Village Hall on Cayuga Street at 6:00p.m. 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 and the FDA’s regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. Our water system serves approximated 2350 people through 816 service connections. Our water source is groundwater drawn from two groundwater wells which are located in the Town of Sterling. The water is drawn from these wells and is chlorinated prior to distribution. The NYS DOH has completed a source water assessment for this system, based in available information. Possible and actual threats to this drinking water source were evaluated. The state source water assessment included a susceptibility rating based on the risk posed by each potential source of contamination and how easily contaminants can move through the subsurface to the wells. The susceptibility rating is an estimate of the potential for contamination of the source water, it does not mean that the water delivered to consumers is, or will become contaminated. See section “Are there contaminants in our drinking water?” for a list for the contaminants that have been detected. The source water assessments provide resource managers with additional information for protecting source waters into the future. As mentioned before, our water is derived primarily from 2 drilled wells. The source water assessment has rated these wells as having a high susceptibility to microbials and nitrates. These ratings are due primarily to the close proximity of a permitted discharge facility (a commercial facility that discharges wastewater into the environment and is regulated by the state government); and animal pastures in relation to the wells. In addition, the wells draw from an unconfined aquifer with high hydraulic conductivity. Please note that, while the source water assessment rates our well as being susceptible to microbials, our water is disinfected to ensure that the finished water delivered into your home meets the New York State drinking water standards for microbial contamination. County and State health departments will use this information to direct future source water protection activities. These may include water quality monitoring, resource management, planning, and educational programs. A copy of the assessment is available for review for calling the Cayuga County Health Department at [PHONE REDACTED]. ARE THERE CONTAMINANTS IN OUR DRINKING WATER? As the State regulations require, we routinely test your drinking water for various contaminants. These contaminants include: total coliform, turbidity, inorganic compounds, nitrate, nitrite, lead and copper, volatile organic compounds, total trihalomethanes, haloacetic acids, radiological and organic compounds. 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]. 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 Fair Haven 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, ---PAGE BREAK--- 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 Fair Haven at [PHONE REDACTED]. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available at TABLE OF DETECTED CONTAMINANTS Contaminant Violation Yes/No Date of Sample Level Detected (Avg/Max) (Range) Unit Measurement MCLG Regulatory limit (MCL, TT or AL) Likely Source of Contamination Nitrate NO 4/3/2024 Well 1 – 2.23 Well 2 – 2.4 mg/L 10 10 Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits. Barium NO 10/22/2024 0.180 mg/L 2 2 Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits. Total Trihalomethanes bromodichloromethane, dibromochloromethane, and bromoform) NO 08/26/2024 4.74 Range 0.64 – 1.7 ug/L N/A MCL=80 By products of drinking water chlorination needed to kill harmful organisms. are formed when source water contains large amounts of organic matter. Total Haloacetic Acids (Bromoacetic, Chloroacetic, Dibromoacetic, Dichloroacetic, Trichloroacetic) NO 08/26/2024 ND Range ND ug/l N/A MCL=60 By products of drinking water chlorination needed to kill harmful organisms. Bromodichloromethane: Dibromochloromethane No No 10/22/2024 10/22/2024 0.5 0.7 ug/L N/A 80 By products of drinking water chlorination needed to kill harmful organisms. Lead NO 9/19 – 9/20/2024 13.81 Range ND – 14.1 ug/L 0 AL=15 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits. Copper NO 9/19 – 9/20/2024 0.182 Range ND – 0.293 mg/L 1.3 AL=1.3 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives. Sodium NO 12/4/2019 4.16,5.01 mg/L N/A N/A Naturally occurring Gross Alpha activity NO 01/18/2019 0.2 pCi/L 0 15 Erosion of natural deposits Combined Radium -226 and Radium-228 NO 01/21/2019 01/17/2019 0.777 pCi/L 0 5 Erosion of natural deposits Unregulated Contaminants Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS) – Well 1 No 3/12/2024 1.14 ng/L N/A Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS) – Well 2 No 3/12/2024 1.04 ng/L N/A Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) - Well 2 No 3/12/2024 0.644 ng/L N/A 10 Released into the environment from widespread use in commercial and industrial applications 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 a 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 second highest value detected 0.18 mg/L. The action level for copper was not exceeded at any of the sites tested. 3- Please note asbestos fibers longer than 10 microns were not detected. 4- Detected but below the Reporting Limit (lowest calibration standard), therefore, results is an estimated concentration. The following list is of contaminants that were analyzed for, but not detected in the water supply: Aldicarb Sulfoxide, Aldicarb Sulfone, Oxamyl (Vydate), Methomyl (Lannate), 3-Hydroxy Carbofuran, Aldicarb (Temik), Propoxur (Baygon), Carbofuran, Carbaryl (Sevin), Methiocarb, Pentachlorophenol, 2,4,5-TP (Silvex), 2,4,5-T, 2,4-DB, Dinoseb, Picloram, Acifluorfen, Simazine, Atrazine, Metribuzin, Alachlor (Lasso), Metolachlor (Dual), Butachlor, Hexachlorocyclopentadiene (C-56), Hexachlorobenzene, HCH, Alpha, HCH, Gamma (Lindane), HCH, Beta, HCH, Delta, Heptachlor, Aldrin, Heptachlor epoxide, Endosulfan I, 4,4'-DDE, Dieldrin, Endrin, 4,4'-DDD, Endosulfan II, 4,4'-DDT, Endrin aldehyde, Endosulfan sulfate, Mirex, Toxaphene, Chlordane, technical, Aroclor 1016, Aroclor 1221, Aroclor 1232, Aroclor 1242, Aroclor 1248, Aroclor 1254, Aroclor 1260, 1,2-Dibromoethane (EDB), 1,2,3-Trichloropropane, Dibromo- ---PAGE BREAK--- 3-chloropropane, Dichlorodifluoromethane, Chloromethane, Vinyl Chloride, Bromomethane, Chloroethane, Trichlorofluoromethane, 1,1- Dichloroethene, Methylene Chloride, trans-1,2-Dichloroethene, Methyl-t-Butyl-Ether, 1,1-Dichloroethane, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, cis-1,2- Dichloroethene, Bromochloromethane, Chloroform, 2,2-Dichloropropane, 1,2-Dichloroethane, 1,1,1-Trichloroethane, 1,1-Dichloropropene, Carbon Tetrachloride, Benzene, Dibromomethane, 1,2-Dichloropropane, Trichloroethene, Bromodichloromethane, cis-1,3-Dichloropropene, Methyl Isobutyl Ketone, trans-1,3-Dichloropropene, 1,1,2-Trichloroethane, Toluene, 1,3-Dichloropropane, Tetrachloroethene, 1,1,1,2- Tetrachloroethane, Chlorobenzene, m/p-Xylene, Styrene, 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane, o-Xylene, 1,2,3-Trichloropropane, Isopropylbenzene, Bromobenzene, n-Propylbenzene, 2-Chlorotoluene, 4-Chlorotoluene, tert-Butylbenzene, 1,2,4- sec-Butylbenzene, 1,3-Dichlorobenzene, 1,4-Dichlorobenzene, p-Cymene, 1,2-Dichlorobenzene, n-Butylbenzene, 1,2,4- Trichlorobenzene, Naphthalene, Hexachlorobutadiene (C-46), 1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene, Fluoride, Free, Beryllium, Chromium, Nickel, Arsenic, Selenium, Cadmium, Antimony, Thallium, Lead, Mercury, Cyanide, Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA), Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS), 1,4- dioxane. 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. Non-Detects (ND): Laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present. 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). Picocuries per liter (pCi/L): A measure of the radioactivity in water. 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 the level allowed by the State. 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 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 request at the Village Office. 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 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 at [PHONE REDACTED] if you have questions.