For a copy of this report, necessitate an interpreter or want more information regarding this report contact Fred Goldston at 806-777-3526
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Is my water safe?
We are pleased to present this year’s Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This report is designed to provide details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies. This report is a snapshot of last year’s water quality. We are committed to providing you with information because informed customers are our best allies.
Do I need to take special precautions?
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/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Water Drinking Hotline (800-426-4791).
Where does my water come from?
The water source for West Roosevelt Mobile Home Park is groundwater accessed by 2 wells (EP001 5208 Acuff Rd – Active and EP002 5208 E Acuff Rd South of PR 6605 – Active) located within the mobile home park. The groundwater is retrieved from the Ogallala Aquifer.
Source water assessment and its availability
Source Water Susceptibility Assessment
Provided in the form of a detailed report, the assessments contain information specific to each public water system, its source waters, and areas of concern which may impact source waters. The assessment reports on the susceptibility of the water system to 227 contaminants with the results encompassing a rating of high, medium, or low susceptibility for each of the contaminants. The specific nature of the information will enhance the ability of a public water system to protect its source waters and ensure its continued reliability. The SWSAs are provided for information purposes only. PWSs are encouraged, but not required, to implement a voluntary source water protection program to help protect the quality of their drinking water.
TCEQ staff is available to assist public water system operators in understanding the technical information in the assessments and to explain how the information can be used to enhance water supply operations and implement source water protection programs. The Source Water Susceptibility Assessment Approach and Methodology describes in detail how the goals of the assessment are accomplished by the SWAP Program. Information on possible sources of funding for source water protection programs is available.
For more information on the assessments, contact the SWAP Program.
Why are there contaminants in my drinking 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 Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). 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 activity:
microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife; inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming; pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses; organic Chemical Contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems; and radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.
How can I get involved?
Drinking Water Advisory Work Group (DWAWG)
The DWAWG was established in 1992 by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission’s (TNRCC) Public Drinking Water Section. Based on input from the group, TCEQ Drinking Water Section staff compiles agendas for each quarterly meeting. DWAWG provides the TCEQ with expanded knowledge and resources to help with existing and future drinking water issues.
•Updated Information Next DWAWG to be held on July 18, 2017
•Participating in the DWAWG
•Agendas and Minutes for Current and Past Meetings
•Webcast Events
•Staff Contact and E-mail Box for DWAWG
•Free EPA Resilience Planning Workshop for the Water Utility Sector
Participating in the DWAWG
The DWAWG is a voluntary group and is open to the public, so anyone who wishes to join may attend the meetings and participate in the discussion.
The DWAWG currently has representation from American Water Works Association, Texas Rural Water Association, Texas Water Utilities Association, Independent Water & Sewer Companies of Texas, Texas Municipal League, Clean Water Action, Consumers Union, League of Women Voters, Sierra Club, Texas Water Conservation Association, Association of Water Board Directors, Community Resource Group, Dow Chemical, attorneys, engineers, and individual citizens.
Upcoming DWAWG Stakeholder Meeting
Date: July 18, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: TCEQ Campus
12100 Park 35 Circle
Building E, Room 201S
Austin, Texas 78753
Description of Water Treatment Process
Your water is treated by disinfection. Disinfection involves the addition of chlorine or other disinfectant to kill dangerous bacteria and microorganisms that may be in the water. Disinfection is considered to be one of the major public health advances of the 20th century.
Water Conservation Tips
Did you know that the average U.S. household uses approximately 400 gallons of water per day or 100 gallons per person per day? Luckily, there are many low-cost and no-cost ways to conserve water. Small changes can make a big difference – try one today and soon it will become second nature.
- Take short showers – a 5 minute shower uses 4 to 5 gallons of water compared to up to 50 gallons for a bath.
- Shut off water while brushing your teeth, washing your hair and shaving and save up to 500 gallons a month.
- Use a water-efficient showerhead. They’re inexpensive, easy to install, and can save you up to 750 gallons a month.
- Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.
- Water plants only when necessary.
- Fix leaky toilets and faucets. Faucet washers are inexpensive and take only a few minutes to replace. To check your toilet for a leak, place a few drops of food coloring in the tank and wait. If it seeps into the toilet bowl without flushing, you have a leak. Fixing it or replacing it with a new, more efficient model can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.
- Adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered. Apply water only as fast as the soil can absorb it and during the cooler parts of the day to reduce evaporation.
- Teach your kids about water conservation to ensure a future generation that uses water wisely. Make it a family effort to reduce next month’s water bill!
- Visit www.epa.gov/watersense for more information.
Source Water Protection Tips
Protection of drinking water is everyone’s responsibility. You can help protect your community’s drinking water source in several ways:
- Eliminate excess use of lawn and garden fertilizers and pesticides – they contain hazardous chemicals that can reach your drinking water source.
- Pick up after your pets.
- If you have your own septic system, properly maintain your system to reduce leaching to water sources or consider connecting to a public water system.
- Dispose of chemicals properly; take used motor oil to a recycling center.
- Volunteer in your community. Find a watershed or wellhead protection organization in your community and volunteer to help. If there are no active groups, consider starting one. Use EPA’s Adopt Your Watershed to locate groups in your community, or visit the Watershed Information Network’s How to Start a Watershed Team.
- Organize a storm drain stenciling project with your local government or water supplier. Stencil a message next to the street drain reminding people “Dump No Waste – Drains to River” or “Protect Your Water.” Produce and distribute a flyer for households to remind residents that storm drains dump directly into your local water body.
Monitoring and reporting of compliance data violations
04-25-2016 MONITORING, ROUTINE (DBP), MAJOR 2456 TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5)
04-25-2016 MONITORING, ROUTINE (DBP), MAJOR 2950 TTHM
03-11-2016 MONITORING, ROUTINE (DBP), MAJOR 2456 TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5)
03-11-2016 MONITORING, ROUTINE (DBP), MAJOR 2950 TTHM
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2051 ALACHLOR
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2050 ATRAZINE 03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2306 BENZO(A)PYRENE
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2010 BHC-GAMMA
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2959 CHLORDANE
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2035 DI(2-ETHYLHEXYL) ADIPATE
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2039 DI(2-ETHYLHEXYL) PHTHALATE
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2005 ENDRIN
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2065 HEPTACHLOR
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2067 HEPTACHLOR EPOXIDE
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2274 HEXACHLOROBENZENE
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2042 HEXACHLOROCYCLOPENTADIENE
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2015 METHOXYCHLOR
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2326 PENTACHLOROPHENOL
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2037 SIMAZINE
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2037 SIMAZINE
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2020 TOXAPHENE
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2981 1,1,1-TRICHLOROETHANE 03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2985 1,1,2-TRICHLOROETHANE
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2977 1,1-DICHLOROETHYLENE Y
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2378 1,2,4-TRICHLOROBENZENE 03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2980 1,2-DICHLOROETHANE
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2983 1,2-DICHLOROPROPANE
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2990 BENZENE Y
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2982 CARBON TETRACHLORIDE
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2989 CHLOROBENZENE Y
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2380 CIS-1,2-DICHLOROETHYLENE
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2964 DICHLOROMETHANE Y
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2992 ETHYLBENZENE Y
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2968 O-DICHLOROBENZENE Y
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2969 P-DICHLOROBENZENE Y
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2996 STYRENE Y
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2987 TETRACHLOROETHYLENE
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2991 TOLUENE Y
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2979 TRANS-1,2-DICHLOROETHYLENE Y
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2984 TRICHLOROETHYLENE Y
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2976 VINYL CHLORIDE Y
03-11-2016 03 MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR 2955 XYLENES, TOTAL Y
We failed to adequately notify you, our drinking water consumers, about a violation of the drinking water regulations.
All above violations returned to compliance 05-31-2016 with no known health effects.
FOLLOW-UP OR ROUTINE TAP M/R (LCR) 5000 LEAD & COPPER RULE
We failed to test our drinking water for the contaminant and period of 7-1-2016 to 11-18-16. Because of this failure we cannot be sure of the quality of our drinking water during period indicated.
This was returned to compliance 11-18-2016 with no known health effects.
CCR ADEQUACY/AVAILIBILITY/CONTENT
We failed to provide you, our drinking water consumers, an annual report that adequately informed you about the quality of our drinking water and the risks from exposure to contaminants detected in our drinking water.
This was returned to compliance in 2016 with no known health effects.
All violations reported in 2016 with the exception of the consumer confidence report (CCR) are the result of late receipt of test results by TCEQ from the labs performing the tests. All the samples were taken and submitted to the labs by TCEQ or it’s representatives.
Results of voluntary monitoring
The water system is disinfected by chlorine and monitored weekly for chlorine residual to maintain compliance with the requirements set forth by the State of Texas which are 0.20 mg/l to 1.00 mg/l of chlorine residual. The Quarterly monitoring results are:
2016 Quarter 1 = 0.76 residual chlorine residual level ave, 665350 gallons distributed
2016 Quarter 2 = 0.74 residual chlorine residual level ave, 631510 gallons distributed
2016 Quarter 3 = 0.81 residual chlorine residual level ave, 701010 gallons distributed
2016 Quarter 4 = 0.62 residual chlorine residual level ave, 595190 gallons distributed
The highest result for a single chlorine residual sample in 2016 was 1.44 mg/l – The lowest result for a single chlorine residual sample in 2016 was 0.20. The maximum chlorine residual disinfectant goal for our system is 0.60 mg/l.
The water system is tested monthly for the presence of any coliforms and E Coli.
The 2016 year produced “no” positive test results for coliforms, E Coli or fecal contaminants.
Additional Information for Lead
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. West Roosevelt Mobile Home Park 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 flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your 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://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
Additional Information for Arsenic
While your drinking water meets EPA’s standard for arsenic, it does contain low levels of arsenic. EPA’s standard balances the current understanding of arsenic’s possible health effects against the costs of removing arsenic from drinking water. EPA continues to research the health effects of low levels of arsenic which is a mineral known to cause cancer in humans at high concentrations and is linked to other health effects such as skin damage and circulatory problems.
Additional Information for Nitrate
Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age. High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods of time because of rainfall or agricultural activity. If you are caring for an infant, you should ask for advice from your health care provider.
Water Quality Data Table
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The table below lists all of the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the calendar year of this report. Although many more contaminants were tested, only those substances listed below were found in your water. All sources of drinking water contain some naturally occurring contaminants. At low levels, these substances are generally not harmful in our drinking water. Removing all contaminants would be extremely expensive, and in most cases, would not provide increased protection of public health. A few naturally occurring minerals may actually improve the taste of drinking water and have nutritional value at low levels. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done in 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 vary significantly from year to year, or the system is not considered vulnerable to this type of contamination. As such, some of our data, though representative, may be more than one year old. In this table you will find terms and abbreviations that might not be familiar to you. To help you better understand these terms, we have provided the definitions below the table.
| Contaminants | MCLG or MRDLG |
MCL, TT, or MRDL |
Detect In Your Water |
Range | Sample Date |
Violation | Typical Source | |
| Low | High | |||||||
| Disinfectants & Disinfection By-Products | ||||||||
| (There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants) | ||||||||
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (ppb) | NA | 60 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2016 | No | By-product of drinking water chlorination |
| TTHMs [Total Trihalomethanes] (ppb) | NA | 80 | 1.11 | 1.11 | 1.11 | 2016 | No | By-product of drinking water disinfection |
| Inorganic Contaminants | ||||||||
| Arsenic (ppb) | 0 | 10 | 8.8 | 6.2 | 8.8 | 2016 | No | Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes |
| Barium (ppm) | 2 | 2 | .052 | .041 | .052 | 2016 | No | Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits |
| Chromium (ppb) | 100 | 100 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2016 | No | Discharge from steel and pulp mills; Erosion of natural deposits |
| Fluoride (ppm) | 4 | 4 | 2.48 | 2.11 | 2.48 | 2016 | No | Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories |
| Nitrate [measured as Nitrogen] (ppm) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 5.41 | 8.58 | 2016 | No | Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits |
| Nitrite [measured as Nitrogen] (ppm) | 1 | 1 | .004 | .004 | .004 | 2016 | No | Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits |
| Selenium (ppb) | 50 | 50 | 11 | 8.7 | 11 | 2016 | No | Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from mines |
| Sodium (optional) (ppm) | NA | 84.4 | 82 | 84.4 | 2016 | No | Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching | |
| Contaminants | MCLG | AL | Your Water |
Sample Date |
# Samples Exceeding AL |
Exceeds AL | Typical Source |
| Inorganic Contaminants | |||||||
| Copper – action level at consumer taps (ppm) | 1.3 | 1.3 | .085 | 2016 | 0 | No | Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits Erosion of natural deposits Leaching from wood preservatives |
| Inorganic Contaminants | |||||||
| Lead – action level at consumer taps (ppb) | 0 | 15 | 0 | 2016 | 0 | No | Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits |
Additional Contaminants
In an effort to insure the safest water possible the State has required us to monitor some contaminants not required by Federal regulations. Of those contaminants only the ones listed below were found in your water.
| Contaminants | State MCL | Your Water | Violation | Explanation and Comment |
| Bromoform | 0 | 1.58 UG/L | No | Disinfectant by product |
| Unit Descriptions | |
| Term | Definition |
| ppm | ppm: parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/L) |
| ppb | ppb: parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (µg/L) |
| NA | NA: not applicable |
| ND | ND: Not detected |
| NR | NR: Monitoring not required, but recommended. |
| Important Drinking Water Definitions | |
| Term | Definition |
| MCLG | 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 | 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. |
| TT | TT: Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. |
| AL | AL: Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. |
| Variances and Exemptions | Variances and Exemptions: State or EPA permission not to meet an MCL or a treatment technique under certain conditions. |
| MRDLG | MRDLG: Maximum residual disinfection level goal. The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. |
| MRDL | 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. |
| MNR | MNR: Monitored Not Regulated |
| MPL | MPL: State Assigned Maximum Permissible Level |
| For more information please contact: |
Contact Name: Fred Goldston
Address: 2205 Slide Road
Lubbock, TX 79407
Phone: 806-777-3526
West Roosevelt Mobile Home Park 