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POSTAL CUSTOMER © 2013 Design Agency, Inc. All Rights Reserved QUESTIONS ABOUT DRINKING WATER QUALITY City of Marysville Billing Questions (360) 363-8000 Water Quality Inquiries/Complaints (360) 363-8100 EPA Drinking Water http://water.epa.gov Safe Drinking Water Hotline 1-(800) 426-4791 WA St. Dept. of Health http://www.doh.wa.gov City Web Page http://www.marysvillewa.gov STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 800 97301 WATER QUALITY REPORT2012 © 2013 Design Agency, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ---PAGE BREAK--- ARLINGTON MARYSVILLE WATER SYSTEM Est. 1920 STILLAGUAMISH RANNEY COLLECTOR 88 State Avenue 45 Road 100th Street 172nd Street NE TULALIP INDIAN RESERVATION INTERSTA SMOKEY POINT STILLAGUAMISH FILTRATION PLANT capacity: 3.2 mgd ca EDWARD SPRINGS/ LAKE GOODWIN SOURCE capacity: 4.47 mgd capacity: 3.2 mgd Illustration: Doug Buell and Larry Larson 327 RESERVOIR capacity: .68 mg EDWARD SPRINGS RESERVOIR capacity: 6.0 mg The City of Marysville provides exceptional water for you! Once again we proudly present our annual water quality report. This edition covers all testing completed from January through December 2012. We are pleased to tell you that our compliance with all state and federal drinking water laws remains exemplary. As in the past, we are committed to delivering the best quality drinking water. To that end, we remain vigilant in meeting the challenges of source water protection, water conservation, and community education while continuing to serve the needs of all of our water users. The City of Marysville wants to ensure there are abundant natural resources for a livable and sustainable community. Therefore, the City has adopted a conservation program comprised of regional and local measures. The measures are part of a regional conservation program called the Everett Water Utility Committee or EWUC program. The measures specifi c to Marysville are implemented by Marysville staff in the City’s service area. The specifi c goal of the City of Marysville 2009-2014 conservation program is to reduce annual consumption by an average of 128,930 gallons per day (gpd) by the end of 2014. Range Sample Date Violation Typical Sources Low High N/A ND 2012 No Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards N/A 6 2011 No N/A ND 2010 No N/A 4 2010 No 0.04 0.18 2012 No Erosion of natural deposits; Animal Waste N/A 1.93 2012 No N/A 0.25 2012 No N/A ND 2012 No 100% of samples met limits 2012 No Soil run-off 0.04 1.28 2012 No 100% of samples met limits 2012 No N/A N/A N/A No 0.0 1.6 2012 No Water additive used to control microbes 0.0 1.0 2012 No Dental Health Additive 10.1 43.6 2012 No Byproduct of drinking water disinfection 8.8 49.3 2012 No Byproduct of drinking water disinfection # of Samples Exceeding the AL Violation Sample Date Typical Sources 0 out of 30 No 2012 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits 0 out of 30 No 2012 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits 2 Your drinking water currently meets EPA’s standard for arsenic. However, it does contain low levels of arsenic. There is a small chance that some people who drink water containing low levels of arsenic for many years could develop circulatory disease, cancer, or other health problems. Most types of cancer and circulatory disease are due to factors other than exposure to arsenic. EPAs standard balances the current understanding of arsenic’s health effects against the cost of removing arsenic from drinking water. EVT = City of Everett ES = Edward Springs Treatment Plant SFP = Stillaguamish Filtration Plant LGW = Lake Goodwin Well 1Water SOURCES KEY are under the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), we feel it is important that you know exactly what was detected and how much of the substance was present in the water. © 2013 Design Agency, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ---PAGE BREAK--- AL Action Level – concentration of a contaminant, which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. MCL Maximum Contaminant Level – highest level of contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL’s are set as close to the MCLG’s as feasible. MCLG Maximum Contaminant Level Goal – level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLG’s allow for a margin of safety. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal – level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. do not refl ect the benefi ts of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. MRDL Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level – 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. N/A Not Applicable ND Not detected NTU nephelometric turbidity units TT Treatment Technique – a required process intended to reduce a contaminant level in drinking water. *UNIT DESCRIPTIONS: ppm (parts per million), ppb (parts per billion mg/L (milligrams per liter) Substance Source1 MCLG MCL Your Water INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS Arsenic2 (ppb) EVT 0 10 ND ES 0 10 6 SFP 0 10 ND LGW 0 10 4 Nitrate (ppm) EVT 10 10 0.10 ES 10 10 1.93 SFP 10 10 0.25 LGW 10 10 ND Turbidity (ntu) EVT N/A TT* 0.11 ES N/A TT* 0.10 SFP N/A TT* 0.29 LGW N/A N/A N/A REGULATED IN THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM Chlorine (ppm) = 4 4 0.6 Fluoride (ppm) from Everett Source Only = 2 4 0.7 Total Trihalomethanes (ppb) N/A 80 40.1 Haloacetic Acids (ppb) N/A 60 36.8 LEAD & COPPER RULE Substance MCLG Action Level Your Water (90th REGULATED AT THE CONSUMER TAP Lead (ppb) 0 15 3 Copper (ppm) 1.3 1.3 0.45 WATER QUALITY RESULTS 2012 (PWSID# 51900C) DURING THE PAST YEAR we have taken hundreds of water samples in order to determine the presence of any radioactive, biological, inorganic, volatile organic or organic contaminants. The table below shows only those contaminants that were detected in the water. Although all of the substances listed here Marysville’s goal is to provide a quantity and quality of safe drinking water to meet all of our customers’ needs. The City of Marysville water system is comprised of multiple sources including water purchased from the City of Everett, as well as several city-owned wells and springs. The City of Everett adds fl uoride to its drinking water as a means of promoting dental health. City of Marysville sources, consisting of Edward Springs, Stillaguamish Filtration Plant and Lake Goodwin Well, are not fl uoridated. As a result, Marysville residents may receive water that is fl uoridated, non-fl uoridated or only partially fl uoridated depending on water system operating conditions. Residents concerned with the level of fl uoride who are unsure of which source provides their water should contact our Water Quality Department at (360) 363-8100. Where does our water come from? The City of Marysville water system was established in the 1920’s with Edward Springs and has developed into a multifaceted system. It now includes eleven water right certifi cates and one water right permit that includes the ability to purchase water from the City of Everett. In all, the city has water rights that will provide for 20.71 million gallons per day (mgd) on an annual basis. The area served is shown on the adjoining map. Fourth Street PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SUNNYSIDE WELL GETCHELL RESERVOIR SR 528 44th St NE 71st Ave NE Soper Hill MARYSVILLE Grove Street 88th Street NE 67th Ave. NE DOWNTOWN MARYSVILLE et NE ATE 5 Steam b oat S lou gh Eb e y S l o u g h CEDARCREST RESERVOIR & BOOSTER PUMP STATION CITY HALL WADE ROAD RESERVOIR apacity: 3 mg capacity: 3 mg capacity: 6 mg Highway 9 capacity: 3.5 mg HIGHWAY 9 RESERVOIR capacity: 1.8 mg HEWITT AVENUE CONNECTION FROM CITY OF EVERETT TREATMENT PLANT Total capacity: City of Marysville Tulalip Tribes Sno. County PUD 20 mgd 12 mgd 4 mgd 4 mgd (YHUHWW 5(6(592,5 68/7$15,9(5 63$'$ 5(6(592,5 (YHUHWW 38 7 6 28 1 ' &RXUWHV\&LW\RI(YHUHWW .,1*&2817< 612+20,6+ &2817< 3RZHU7XQQHO 0DU\VYLOOH 0RXQWODNH 7HUUDFH 0RQURH 6XOWDQ 6WDUWXS *ROGEDU ,QGH[ 6LOYHU /DNH /DNH /DNH /LQHVWR(YHUHWW (YHUHWW :DWHU 3ODQW © 2013 Design Agency, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ---PAGE BREAK--- KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK MARYSVILLE! Marysville residents attained accumulated annual savings of 115,833 gpd through the end of 2012, well above our projected goal of 102,562 gpd. This is attributed to higher customer participation in the regional EWUC conservation program. Through conservation pricing, consumption history on utility bills, toilet and clothes washer rebates, toilet leak detection, indoor retrofi t kits, and outdoor irrigation kits. Total Water Produced and Purchased: 5857 (mg) Authorized Consumption: -6100 (mg) Distribution Leakage Volume: 0 (mg) or 0% DISTRIBUTION LEAKAGE STANDARD Water suppliers are required to maintain water loss in their distribution system to 10% or less, based on a rolling three year average. CITY OF MARYSVILLE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM LEAKAGE FOR YEARS 2010-2012 (IN MILLION GALLONS) REBATES AND FREE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR CONSERVATION REBATES AND FREE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR CONSERVATION KITS ARE AVAILABLE! KITS ARE AVAILABLE! Become part of our local and regional conservation solution by picking up your FREE conservation kits and receive a one-time rebate up to a maximum of $50 for certain low fl ow toilets, tumble action washing machines, and other water saving devices. Call (360) 363-8100 for more information. Customer views are always welcome Call the City of Marysville Public Works Water Department at (360) 363-8100 for information about the next opportunity for public participation in decisions about our drinking water. You can also visit us at our offi ce located at 80 Columbia Avenue, Marysville, WA. Health information about your water 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 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 (1-[PHONE REDACTED]). 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 from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-[PHONE REDACTED]). If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The City of Marysville is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by fl ushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your drinking water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://water.epa.gov/drink/info/lead. Drinking water treatment notice We are required to monitor your drinking water for specifi c contaminants on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not our drinking water meets health standards. Additional monitoring can be required after a specifi c event occurs during the water treatment process. One of the events that triggers additional monitoring is during times of high turbidity levels from the Edward Springs source. Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of water, and high turbidity levels can hinder the disinfection process. During a 20 minute period on the evening of December 16, 2012, a valve at the Edward Springs Treatment Plant that isolates these high turbidity events failed to close which allowed turbidity of 1.28 NTU, higher than the maximum allowable limit of 1.0 NTU, to enter the treated water reservoir. While this was not a direct violation of drinking water standards, the additional monitoring of fecal coliforms that was required in response to the event was not performed, and therefore we cannot be sure of the quality of your drinking water during that time. Although the required sampling on the day of the event did not occur, results from fecal coliform sampling performed in days the prior to and immediately following the event indicated no presence of contaminants. As a result of this incident, the City of Marysville has installed additional monitoring alarms to prevent a similar situation from occurring in the future. ximum allowable limit of violation of at was nnot © 2013 Design Agency, Inc. All Rights Reserved.