News Outlook Your Hometown Newspaper June 05, 2014 - 9
SCHOOL NEWS
Making the best of
r ake-up days
Campbellsville University Photo by Linda Waggener
Bath County School System teachers receive a Camp-
bellsville University Excellence in Teaching Award from
Dr. Donna Hedgepath, Dean of the School of Educa-
tion, at left, and Dr. Frank Cheatham, senior vice
president for academic affairs, at far right. Teachers,
beginning from left, are Michelle Bloomfield, of Bath
County Middle School; and William Fields, of Bath
County High School.
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Bus'drivers Mike and Missy Gintar work on bus route
Ifmmation while making up a snow day from this win-
ter. School was out 26 weather related days this year.
The drivers have nine days to make up this year and
made up one of them on Memorial Day. It was a very
productive day and they accomplished some things that
will help them become better bus drivers and transport
our children as safe as possible. A school bus is
considered to be eight times safer that a passenger
carte transport children.
Submitted by Burnsy Stewart
Sue Daviswith KEDC, Kentucky Educational Develop-
ment Corporation out of Ashland provided a training on
leadership to Bath County Schools bus drivers as one
of their make-up days on election day. Ms. Davis has
been a teacher, middle school principal, high school
principal, West Virginia legislature and now a speaker.
Her background in education was a great asset when
relating to bus drivers. She had great stories to tell
while making her points. It was an excellent training
for the drivers and they learned several techniques they
can use on their bus routes in the future.
SAINT JOSEPH MOUNT STERLING FOUNDATION FUNDS NEW SURGICAL SUITE
The Saint Joseph Mount
Sterling Foundation board
of directors recently ap-
proved funding for a new
addition to Saint Joseph
Mount Sterling, part of
KentuckyOne Health.
Construction is under-
way to create a new sur-
gical suite in the medical
office building adjacent
to the hospital. The suite
should be completed later
this summer. The nearly
$500,000 project is com-
pletely funded by donations
to the Saint Joseph Mount
Sterling Foundation.
The Saint Joseph Mount
Sterling Foundation is
a non-profit corporation
whose purpose is to raise
and administer funds to
support the core values
and strategic plan of Saint
Joseph Mount Sterling.
To assist the ministries
of Saint Joseph, the Saint
Joseph Mount Sterling
Foundation conducts a va-
i
riety of fundraising events
and activities, including
an annual golf tournament
planned for June 19, 2014.
The foundation works to
fund and support the pro-
grams and services that
build healthier communi-
ties.
2013 Report on Water Quality for the City of Owingsville Water Works PWS #0060338
THIS REPORT CONTAINS INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
Why Am I Receiving this Report?
This report discusses the quality of the water delivered to your tap by Owingsville Water Works. We strive to produce the best qual-
ity of water possible. This means we want you to always have water that has a dean taste, is crisp and dear in appearance, always has
a pleasant smell and is safe and healthful to drink.
Where Does Your Water Come From
In 2013 we purchased all of our water from Bath County Water District. In turn, this water comes to Bath Count), Water District
from the Morehead Utility Plant Board. Below is a discussion for the susceptibility to contamination for your water.
Morehead Utility Plant Board Water Delivered to You via Bath County Water District
This water comes from the Licking River, a surface water source in Rowan County. Activities and land uses upstream of Morehead's
source water can pose potential risks to your drinking water. Under certain circumstances, contaminants could be released that
would pose challenges to water treatment or even pass into your drinking water. "lhese activities and how they are conducted, are
Of interest to the entire community because they potentially affect your health and the cost of treating your water. Activities im-
mediately upstream of this water supply intake are of special concern beceause they provide little response time to the water ystein
operators. An analysis of the susceptibility of the Morehead Utility Plant Board's raw water supply to contamination is moderate.
There are a few areas of high concerns near the water withdrawal site. Farming sites in the area present the possibility for the impact
from the application of pesticides and fertilizer. Bridges and major roadways used to access the Cave Run Lake recreation area
also pose a threat to the intake should an accidental spill of harmful substance be released into the water source. Another source
of potential concern is a small wastewater treatment plant located in the area. A small commercial airport with two underground
fuel storage tanks is also considered to be a site of concern. Other sites of medium concern indude a marina, a fish hatchery, an
underground furl storage tank at a small grocery/gas station, and a manufacutring industry. The complete source water assessmem
is available at the Morehead water treatment plant.
What Does the Water Treatment Plant Do to Your Water
After pumping the Water from the Licking River, it is treated with processes that remove any objectionable tastes or odors and then
disinfected with chlorine before pumping it to our customers. These processes primarily achieve filtration and disinfection of the
water. This helps to remove any harmful chemicals, bacteria and other microorganisms that might be in the water.
If You Have Questions or Want to Get Involved
Questions about this report or operation of the water plant can be directed to Mr. Steve Faudere at 674-6361. The Owingsvfile City
Council is the governing body for the Water Works and meets at the Owingsville City Hall at 7:00 p.m. on the second Monday of
each month.
Understanding This Report
In order to help you understand this report, we want you to understand a few terms and abbreviations that are contained in it.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCEGI: It is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or
expected risk to health. MCLGs allmv fur a margin of safety:
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCLJ: 'Ibis is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as
dose to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL]: Is the highest level of a disinfectant allowed in. drinking water. There is convincing
evidence that the addition of a disinfectant is nessary for control of microbial contaminants.
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Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG/: Is the level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known
or expected risk to health. MRDLG's do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
Action Level (ALl: An action level is the concemration of a contanlinant ",hich, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other require-
ments which a water system must follow.
.1: means Nephelometric Turbidity Units and is a measure of turbidity (cloudiness).
PPM: means parts per million or milligrams per liter and is a measure of the concentration of a contaminant.
PPB." means parts per billion or micrograms per liter and is a measure of the concentration of a contaminent.
.... _ " -" _ : is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminent in drinking water.
means picocuries'per liter and is a measure of radioactivity.
means miUirems per year and is a measure of radiation absorbed by the body.
N/A means not applicable for this item.
RKA means the running annual average.
Specific information for water quality test results is shown in the table below. Results designated with a "M" represent water
produced by Morehead Utility Plant Board, results designated with an "B" represent water delivered via Bath County Water District
and results designated with a "O" represent water delivered from Owingsville Water Works. Note that not all contaminants were
necessarib/detected by both systems and so data for a particular contaminant may appear for orly one system. Also note that for
some contaminants (chlorine, copper, and lead) the actual distribution system date is only given 'for Owingsvine since the informa-
tion is most representative of water quality at your tap. Most of the results are from monitoring during the 2013 calender year.
However, sore contaminants are not required to he monitored on an annual basis and so the results may be from prior years.
S. cial la[ornm on Lr, ad
.resent, elevated leve,k of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in
d/Inking water is primarily from materials and components associated with se'ice lines and home plumbing. Owingsville Water
Works 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
),our 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 Hofline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewaterflead.
I I I I
Regulated Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's)
Trihalomethanes
.- THMs (ppb)
Haloacetic Acids
- HAA5 (ppb) (
Inurganics
Asbestos (MFL)
i
Barium (ppm)
N/A 80 M67 M34-122
059 O51-68
(Highest (individual
RAA) sites)
N/A 60 M47 M29-74
042 O35-48
(Highest (individual
RAA) sites)
ga0000eof Ivio,0000onloate00s, ofl
Detections Samples
NO Quarterly
in 2013
7 7 B 0.102 N/A NO
2 2 M 0.018 N/A NO
4 4 M 1.08 0.63-1.71 NO
NO Quarterly
in2013
Typical Source of Contaminants
By-product of drinking water
chlorination (disinfection).
By-product of dtinking water
chlorination (disinfection)
10/2011
3/2013
10/2013
Decay of asbestos'cement water
mains; erosion of natural deposits:
Discharge of drilling wastes; ero-
sion of natural deposits
Erosion of natural deposits; water
additive that promotes strong teeth
Fluoride (ppm)
R
Copper
m
(ppm) 30 NO 7_/.20! 2 Corrosion of household plumb°
I I I B0.38 I aboveAL I [ 7/2013 • [ ing sYstems; Erosion of natural
I I 1 00") 27 I I 16/2°11 I deposits;Leachingfromwood
Lead (ppb) I hold plumb-
[ [ I B3 (90th I stems; Erosion of natural
I I I Leaching from wood
Nitrate (ppm) izer Use; leading
[ [ [ I I I c tank'wag e; er°si°n
of natural deposits
Microbiological and Rdated Compounds
Total coliform 0 1 B1 0-0 '- NO NIA " Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching
bacteria (# I I I I I I I 'from septic tanks; sewage erosion
samples)°r % positive of natural deposits
Volatile Disinfection Compounds
Water additive used to control
microbes
Radiological Contaminants
Combined Ra-
dium (pCi(L)
Microbiological and Related Contaminants
q
Total Organic TT ,06-2.04 I NO Monthly
Carbon (mea- below [(lowest I [ lin2013 I
sured as ppm
but reported as a
ratio
Particulate Contaminants
Turbidity (NTU) M7.6 was highest
See Footnote 2 single measurement in
below 2013 when 100% of all
samples <0.3
95% of all month-
ly samples must
be <0.3 NTU and
no samples >t
NTU (TT)
Erosion of natural deposits
and urban stormwater runff.
1- Treatment technique (TT) is based on the lowest running annual aveage of the ratios of the % Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
achieved to the TOC removal required. A minimum ratio of 1,00 is required to meet the TT.
2- Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of the water. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of the effectiveness of our filtra-
tion system. Turbidity has no health effects. However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial
growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease causing organisms, These organisms include bacteria, viruses and parasites
that can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea and associated headaches.
Violations
Owingsville Water Works received two 2) violations in 2013. One violation was for failure to include the 90th percentile copper
and lead analytical results in the CCr for 2012. The sampling was conducted in 2011 and should have been included int he 2012
CCR. The City has addressed this recordkeeping failure by updating the method in which records are maintained. The second viola-
tion was for failure to conduct a public notice for a violation of total coliform in 2012. In 2012, the City failed to report the required
number of routine bacteriological samples for February and October 2012. The correct number of samples were taken in each of
those months and reported however in each case, one of the samples was submitted late due to laboratory errors. While the quality
of our water was not impacted by these violations, we are making every effort to insure that these problems do not recur. We have
required the lab to make improvements in their reporting processes so that similar problems are avoided in the future.
Why are there contaminants in my water?
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 occuring minerals, and, in some cases,
radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.
Contaminants that may be in source water before treatment include:
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, that can be naturally occmring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial
of domestic wastewater discharges, off and gas production, mining, or farming.
Pesticides ond herbicides, that may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, stormwater runoff and residential uses.
Organic chentical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals which are by-products of industrial processes
and petroleum productinn, and can come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
Radioactive contaminants, that can be naturally occuring or the result of off and gas prodhction or mining.
In order to ensure that your water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in
water provided by water systems• FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide the same"
protections for public health.
Drinking water, including bottle 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 Enviroumcntal Protek-ion Agencs Se g (ater Ho'fline at 1-800-
4264791. ' j ( " • . "!: 'i=: :''::::- C-:¢C "
Do I need to take any special precautions? *
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaaninants 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 H/V/
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 Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at I800)-426-
4791.
Este informe contiene informacion muy importante sobre su aqua beber. Traduzcalo o hable con alguien que lo intienda bien.
Please note that this report will not be mailed to you unless requested. If you would like a copy marled to you contact us at the water
office at 606-674-6361.
Published by the Bath County-News Outlook 06.05.14.
