349 DEP Report 6-24-18 Mas=DEP Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection - Drinking Water Program
Consumer Confidence Report Certification
For calendar year
A. PWS Information
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hereby certifies that its Consumer Confidence Name - -
Report(CCR)was distributed to customers, qencit r"
appropriate agencies,and notices of availability Title - _ - — - - ---
have been given in compliance with 310 CMR 4t/3-,5�6--72Vc2
22.16k Furthermore,the system certifies that Phonethe information contained in the report is correct .f-spec"flvi 1 [_ /Mer'/� Con
and consistent with the compliance monitoring E-Mail 7
data previously submitted to MassDEP. W2 V4i7
I certify under penalty of law that 7 am Gee person Dare , - -- --
authorized to MY out this form and the information per//
contained herein is true,accurate,and complete to ,c �c3�/y 7 [ e".r"--
the best of my knowledge and belief gnature of Owner/Responsible Party or Codified Operator
B. Public Notice Certification
VSS PWS note: if
you deliver your Is this system using this CCR to provide Tier 3 Public Notice to their customers? ❑Yes No
CCR by newspaper
moo"wil not
that The PN is for a: Violation ❑ UCMR ❑ Other❑
meet PN List other-
requirements. You Did you have a consultation with MassDEP?❑Yes ❑ No -- ----
must directly deliver Consultation dale -- - -
your PN by hand, The PN can be found on
land,or elecirank- page of the CCR. Dare of PN Occurrence NON Number
❑ I am reporting multiple Tier 3 PNs. I have listed the additional PN information at the end of this form.
The public water system indicated above hereby affirms that a Tier 3 public notice has been provided
within this CCR to consumers in accordance with 310 CMR 22.16(4)including:delivery, content,format
requirements, notification deadlines, and that the public water system will meet future requirements for
notifying new billing units and new customers of the violation.
If °"tlid nill C. For Systems Selling Water to Other Community Water Systems
water to another
community PWS
skip section C. ❑ My system delivered the applicable information required at 310 CMR 22.16A(3),to the buying
system(s)no later than April 1st of this year, or by the mutually agreed upon date specifically included in
a written contract between the parties.
D. Annual Cross Connection Education /
Is this CCR being used for your system's annual cross-connection education? Yes ❑No
If no,what methods did you use to meet your annual CCCP requirements(citation)?
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ALL dkthbution E. Consumer Deli
(posting,land very Methods— Based on Population Served
mal,ora
delivery. For systems serving fewer than 500 persons: ��7.3/4—
publication,and ( Mor mi Date of daNvery/publication.
9mouodd faith
efforts) 1. My system used one or more of the following methods to notify customers that their CCR would
completed on or not be mailed directly to them but is available to them upon request.(the notice is attached)
before July t'.
n❑ Land-mail^ ❑Door-to-door ❑Newspaper/ ❑eMail �B"Poos/ted n(oticess./-
Instructnmfor a„,,„e1.F9' -4S hh �/?i.7Ax�r��r r G$._�(L�_Na'sN r5o iii. /�vll "
customers to Locations of posted Y
request a hard 7
copy must also
be Included n 0 2. My system provided a CCR to each customer by the following method(s):
e-deliverv.
❑ Published the full CCR in a local newspaper(the published report from newspaper is attached).
❑Land-mailed or hand-delivered the CCR to consumers.
When a URL is
used it must be a 0 e-Mailed with the CCR either embedded in the email or attached as a PDF. (e-mail is attached)
direct link to the
document no other
clicks allowed. ❑Posted the CCR on the web and sent the direct URL to customers by way of land-mail or email
(notice/postcard is attached).
List URL
For systems serving 500 to 9,999 persons:
(Choose either e1 ora) Date of delivery/publication:
❑ 1.My system provided a copy of the CCR to each customer by:
❑ Land-mail ❑e-Mail with PDF of CCR 0 e-Mail with embedded CCR
❑Sent a notice(by land or e-mail)containing a direct URL to customers(copy is attached)
List the URL if used.
❑ 2.My system provided the CCR to each customer by publishing the full report in a newspaper(a copy
of the published CCR is attached)and provided notice to consumers of this action by either.
❑Published a notice of this in a local newspaper
❑Land mailed a notice of this to consumers.
❑e-Mailed a notice of this to consumers.
For systems serving 10,000 or more persons: Date of delivery/publication:
❑ My system provided a copy of the CCR to each customer by:
❑Land mail ❑e-Mail with PDF ❑e-Mail with embedded CCR
❑Sent a notice(by land or e-mail)containing a direct URL to customers
List the URL if used.
❑ For systems serving greater than 100,000 population: In addition to one of the delivery methods
checked above,we have posted the CCR on a publicly accessible Internet site as required.
www.
List the URL used
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F. Good Faith Delivery Methods (minimum of 3 is required for any sized systems)
Good Faith mons To reach people who drink our water but are not billed customers the following were conducted in
are in addition to addition to the required delivery:
your primary
method of delivery. ❑ Posted the CCR on a publicly accessible Internet site at the following address. (Only for systems
under 100,000 population who did not use this method as their primary method)
www.
list the URL used.
❑ Mailed the CCR to all postal patrons within the service area (list of zip codes used is attached).
❑ Mailed a postcard listing the URL where the CCR can be found,to all postal patrons within the
service area(list of zip codes used is attached).
www.
List the URL used. - - -
❑ Advertised availability of the CCR in the following news media(the announcement is attach):
0 Radio 0 Newspaper ❑Television/cable ❑ Social media ❑Digital signboard
❑ Published the CCR in local newspaper(attach the published CCR).
❑ Posted the CCR in public places i.e.,post office,town hall, library(list of locations is attached).
❑ Delivered multiple CCR copies to single-bill addresses serving several persons i.e., apartments,
businesses, large private employers(list of locations is attached).
❑ Delivered multiple CCR copies to community organizations(list of organizations is attached.)
❑ Posted the CCR or a notice of availability at locations within the apartment/condo complex(list of the
locations is attached).
❑ Deliver CCR to new residents when they move in.
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All systems musG. Mandatory Agency Delivery Requirements
submit CCR to /� J
these three g1.Local Board of of m+/ /1—
agencies Deliver 1 copy of CCR and the Certification Form (Contact your board of U�/ate getea
health as to whether they would prefer hardcopy or e-delivery of CCR.)
Agencies an0 112. MA Dept of Public Health f�J/ 11
consumers a must Deliver loopy of CCR and the Certification Form D to completed
receive CCR on or ❑ PDF emailed to:dph.ccr(dmassmail.state.ma.us
before July t or
Hardcopy to:250 Washington St.; Boston, MA 02108
For edelivery,scan' . Ma sDEP Boston Mace
documents into 1 Deliver 1 copy of CCR,the Certification Form, and all needed attachments e coo eted
PDF(Be.Make sure ❑ PDF emailed to: Program.Director-DW Pnstate.ma.us.
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Cart Form is first I it[(PWSIDXPWS Name)(VEAR)CCR]
Cr CCR following
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Hardcopy to:MassDEP-CCR Program, 1 Winter St.-5th Fl.; Boston, MA
02108
–Do not send to MassDEP regional offices–
Only Boston is accepting CCRs
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2017 Linda Manor Annual Drinking
Water Quality Report
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.
Last year,we conducted tests for contaminants.None were above maximum contaminant levels
(mcl). Most results were not detected(nd).
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). 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 Linda Manor Facility is supplied by(2)6 inch diameter wells located in a field behind the
(northeast)facility. The wells labeled#1 and#2 are operated together when called for. The wells
have a combined approved pumping rate of 15 gallons per minute(gpm)from Well #1 and 9gpm
from Well #2. Water is pumped from the wells by inline pumps to two (2)fiberglass storage
tanks located 80 feet Southwest of the wells. There is a pH treatment system available but is not
in use. A total of 4.9million gallons was pumped during 2017.
Source water assessment and its availability
We have a source water assesement plan available from our office that provides more
information. This report shows our water quality and what it means . Such as potential sources of
contamination . If you have any questions about this report concerning your water utility ,please
contact John "Quincy" Milligan Head of Maintenance at 413-586-7700. We want our residents to
be informed about their water quality.
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). 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?
Please report any leaks to Maintainace to insure the system is within is design capacity . If you
notice any area where the drinking water maybe cross connected with containants , contact the
maintenance department on this dangerous threat of back flow conditions
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.
Cross Connection Control Survey
The purpose of this survey is to determine whether a cross-connection may exist at your home or
business. A cross connection is an unprotected or improper connection to a public water
distribution system that may cause contamination or pollution to enter the system. We are
responsible for enforcing cross-connection control regulations and insuring that no contaminants
can, under any flow conditions,enter the distribution system. If you have any of the devices
listed below please contact us so that we can discuss the issue, and if needed, survey your
connection and assist you in isolating it if that is necessary.
• Boiler/Radiant heater(water heaters not included)
• Underground lawn sprinkler system
• Pool or hot tub(whirlpool tubs not included)
• Additional source(s)of water on the property
• Decorative pond
• Watering trough
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.
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. Linda Manor Extended Care Facility 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. 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.
Linda Manor Extended Care Facility 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.
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.
Detect Range
MCLC MCL, In
or TT,or Your Sample
Contaminants MRDLG MRDL Water Low High Date Violation Typical Source
Inorganic Contaminants
Runoff from fertilizer use;
Nitrate[measured as 10 10 .OS NA NA 2017 No Leaching from septic
Nitrogen](ppm) tanks, sewage; Erosion of
natural deposits
Sodium(optional)(ppm) NA 4.14 NA NA 2017 No Erosion of natural
deposits;Leaching
Detect Range
MCLG MCL, In
or TT,or Your Sample
Contaminants MRDLG MRDL Water Low High Date Violation Typical Source
Microbiological Contaminants
Fecal coliform/E.coli
(TCR)-in the distribution 0 0 0 NA NA 2016 No Human and animal fecal
system(positive samples) waste
A violation occurs when a routine sample and a repeat sample,in any given month,are total coliform positive,and
one is also fecal coliform or E.coli positive.
Total Coliform(TCR) Naturally present in the
(positive samples/month) 0 1 0 NA NA 2016 No
environment
Radioactive Contaminants
Alpha emitters(pCi/L) J 0 15 .453 NA NA 2015 No Erosion of natural deposits
#Samples
Your Sample Exceeding Exceeds
Contaminants MCLG AL Water Date AL AL Typical Source
Inorganic Contaminants
Copper-action level at Corrosion of household
consumer taps(ppm) 1.3 1.3 .85 2015 0 No plumbing systems;Erosion of
natural deposits
Inorganic Contaminants
Lead-action level at Corrosion of household
consumer taps(ppb) 0 15 0 2015 0 No 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
Nickel .1 .001 No
Unit Descriptions
Term Definition
ppm ppm:parts per million,or milligrams per liter(mg/L)
ppb ppb:parts per billion,or micrograms per liter(pg/L)
pCUL pCi/L:picocuries per liter(a measure of radioactivity)
Unit Descriptions
positive samples/month positive samples/month:Number of samples taken monthly that were found to be positive
NA NA:not applicable
ND ND:Not detected
NR NR: Monitoring not required,but recommended.
positive samples positive samples/yr:The number of positive samples taken that year
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: Maximum Contaminant Level:The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in
MCL 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 Variances and Exemptions: State or EPA permission not to meet an MCL or a treatment
Exemptions technique under certain conditions.
MRDLG: Maximum residual disinfection level goal.The level of a drinking water disinfectant
MRDLG 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:Maximum residual disinfectant level.The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in
MRDL, 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
Explanation
TT Violation Explanation Length Health Effects Language and Comment
Lead and Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing
copper rule organisms.These organisms include bacteria,viruses,and
violations parasites,which can cause symptoms such as nausea,
cramps,diarrhea,and associated headaches.
For more information please contact:
Contact Name: Thomas S Newton
Address: 394 Haydenville Road
Leeds, MA
Phone: 413-527-7261