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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2025 Pleasant Valley Mobile Home Park Abrio Drive &Ted’s Way, Moravia Cayuga (CO), NY (Public Water Supply NYID# 0506418) INTRODUCTION To comply with State regulations, Pleasant Valley Mobile Home Park, will be annually issuing a report describing the quality of your drinking water. 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 Mr. Maurice A. Evans, the state certified water system operator at (315)558-7824. We want you to be informed about your drinking water. 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. Our water system serves 80 people through 36 service line connections at approx. 6,500 gallons per day. It is also monitored by water meters to detect any abnormal usage or leaks in the system. Our water source is the deep drilled well in front of the building at 17 Ted’s Way. This water is chlorinated prior to distribution from the well and it is held in a storage tank to allow contact time for the chorine to react with any bacteria in the water. The deep well has naturally occurring sulphur compound content. Water is slowly pumped from the deep well 24 hours a day to provide water as used in the park. If we pump the well too rapidly, it stirs up gray colored sediment known as “colloidal clay” that turns the tap water cloudy. The clay sediment must settle out in the storage and chlorine tanks to produce clear water at the taps. If some tenants use too much water and cause rapid pumping of the well, it causes everyone’s water turn cloudy. The NYS DOH has completed a source water assessment for this system, based on available information. Possible and actual threats to this drinking water source were evaluated. The state source water assessment includes 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- 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 of 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 from one drilled well. The source water assessment has rated the well as having a high susceptibility to microbials, nitrates, halogenated solvents, and petroleum products. These ratings are due primarily to the close proximity of permitted discharge facilities (commercial facilities that discharge wastewater into the environment and are regulated by the state government), animal pastures, significant fertilizer use and/or storage, and a transportation route in relation to the well. In addition, the well draws 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 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 education programs. A copy of the assessment is available for review by calling the Cayuga County Health Department at 253-1405. ARE THERE CONTAMINANTS IN OUR DRINKING WATER? As the State regulations require, we routinely test the water for numerous contaminants. These contaminants include: total coliform nitrate (annually), lead & copper (every nine years), inorganic compounds, volatile organic compounds, total trihalomethanes, haloacetic acids, radiological, organic compounds, and PFAS. 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 (Avg/Max) (Range) Unit Measure- ment MCLG Regulatory Limit (MCL, TT or AL) Likely Source of Contamination Nitrate No 12/20/24 0.60 mg/L 10 10 Run off from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits. Sodium No 12/20/24 18.5 mg/L N/A N/A Naturally occurring. ---PAGE BREAK--- Barium No 2/16/2022 19.2 ug/L 2000 2000 Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits. Chloroform No 2/16/2022 11 ug/L Bromodichloromethane: No 2/16/2022 2.4 ug/L Total Trihalomethanes No 8/19/24 60.5 ug/L N/A 80 By-product of drinking water disinfection needed to kill harmful organisms. are formed when source water contains large amounts of organic matter. Haloacetic Acids No 8/19/24 55.2 ug/L N/A 60 By-product of drinking water disinfection needed to kill harmful organisms. Lead No 9/23/24 0 Range <1 ug/L 0 152 Corrosion of household plumbing systems and service lines connecting building to water mains, erosion of natural deposits Copper No 9/23/24 0.0118 Range 0.0037 – 0.016 mg/L 1.3 1.31 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives. 1,4-Dioxane No 10/16/24 0.02713 ug/L 0 1 Emission from waste incineration and other combustion; discharge from chemical factories. Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) No 10/16/24 3.13 ng/L 0 10 Released into the environment from widespread use in commercial and industrial applications. 1 – The level presented represents the 90th percentile of the 5 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, five samples were collected at your water system and the 90th percentile value was the average of the two highest values (0.0118 mg/l). The action level for copper was not exceeded at any of the sites tested. 2 – The level presented represents the 90th percentile of the five samples collected. The action level for lead was not exceeded at any of the sites tested. 3 – Estimated value due to either being a tentatively identified compound (TIC) or that the concentration is between the MRL and the MDL. ---PAGE BREAK--- UNREGULATED PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES CONTAMINANT VIOLATION (YES/NO) DATE OF SAMPLE LEVEL DETECTED UNIT MEASUREMENT MCLG OR HEALTH ADVISORY LEVEL1, 2 Perfluorobutanesulfonic Acid (PFBS) No 10/16/24 3.73 ng/L n/a Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) No 10/16/24 4.54 ng/L n/a Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA) No 10/16/24 4.08 ng/L n/a Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) No 10/16/24 4.61 ng/L n/a 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). 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. 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. Pleasant Valley Mobile Home Park 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- 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 Pleasant Valley Mobile Home Park, Maurice A. Evans at [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 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 Maurice Evans at [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 infant 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 Sage 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. ---PAGE BREAK--- 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. We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community. Please call if you have questions.