Rocky Point Community Club presents herein our annual Water Quality Report (known as a “Consumer Confidence Report”), as required by the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Rocky Point Community Club is committed to providing you with water that meets or exceeds all state and federal drinking water standards. This report sets out where our water comes from, what the current year tests show about it, and other information that you may wish to know about drinking water.
WATER SOURCE
Our system pumps groundwater from the
King Water Company performs water system management and operations, is responsible for all water testing and ensures compliance with all federal, state and county standards. King Water is a state certified Satellite Management Agency. For more information about this report, or for any questions you may have about your drinking water, please contact Clive Defty at King Water (telephone (888) 241 2503 or (360) 678 5336).
WATER QUALITY TABLE
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - 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.
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL’s are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Action
Level (
The information set out below is based on tests conducted during the year. Terms used in the Water Quality Table and in other parts of this report are defined above.
|
Contaminant |
Test
Date |
Unit |
MCL |
MCLG |
Result |
Source |
Violation |
|
Bacteria |
Monthly |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
All passed |
Naturally present |
No |
|
Nitrate |
November |
Mg/l |
10 |
10 |
<0.5 |
Runoff – fertilizers, natural deposits, septic
tanks |
No |
We are pleased to report that there were
no violations in 2008.
Iron and Manganese
Typical of much of the
Five
houses were checked for lead and copper content in the water. Results showed very low levels – lead was
hardly detected and copper levels were below 0.11 which is below the state
Repairs and maintenance - Shared
responsibilities
This past winter we have had many problems associated with the snow, freezing weather, heavy rains and flooding – all of which can cause water pipes to break and necessitate the need to get the water turned off in an emergency. It is the responsibility of your water system (the purveyor) to deliver safe drinking water to your property. As a rule, this responsibility stops at the meter or shut off valve – usually located at, or close to, the property line. However, it is the responsibility of the home owner to know where their shut off valve is located and keep the area clear and readily accessible.
To ensure that tap water meets acceptable drinking standards, the US EPA prescribes regulations limiting the amount of certain contaminants that may be in drinking water. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some of these contaminants. However, their presence does not necessarily mean that the water poses a health risk. Such substances may include:
Microbial contaminants, such as bacteria and viruses, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems agricultural livestock or wildlife. These are tested for monthly.
Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or may result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, mining or farming. These are tested for based on a schedule prescribed by the state Department of Health (DOH); they include nitrates, which are tested for annually.
Pesticides and Herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, storm water runoff and residential uses. These are tested for based on a schedule prescribed by the DOH.
Organic Chemical Contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes, gas stations, storm water runoff and septic systems. These are tested for based on a schedule prescribed by the DOH.
Radioactive
contaminants, which are usually naturally occurring. These are tested for based on a schedule
prescribed by the DOH.
ADDITIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. They include immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer, those undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, the elderly and infants, who can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice from their health care providers before drinking any water. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
ANNUAL WATER USE EFFICIENCY REPORT
In 2003, the Washington State Legislature passed the Engrossed Second
Substitute House Bill 1338, better known as the Municipal Water Law, which directs municipal water suppliers to use
water more efficiently. The Legislature
directed the Department of Health (DOH) to adopt an enforceable Water Use Efficiency (WUE) program,
which became effective
In June 2008, a King County Superior Court judge ruled that privately
owned water systems are no longer considered municipal water suppliers. All
water systems owned by Homeowner Associations are considered to be private - but
not Water Districts. Accordingly, the
requirements set out below do not have to be followed at the present time by
private systems; however, the ruling is being appealed by the Department of
Health’s (DOH) Office of Drinking Water.