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CITY
OF BELLMEAD
3015 Bellmead Drive
Bellmead, Texas 76705
Contact Person: Mike
Willis
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254-799-2436 Office
254-799-5969 Fax
bellmead@bellmead.com
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Special
notice for the ELDERLY,
INFANTS, CANCER PATIENTS, people
with HIV/AIDS or other immune problems:
Some people may be more
vulnerable to contaminants in the 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 form infections.
These people should seek advice about drinking water
from their health care providers. EPA/Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (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 (800-426-4791)
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OUR DRINKING WATER
MEETS OR EXCEEDS ALL
FEDERAL (EPA) DRINKING WATER REQUIREMENTS
This report is a summary
of the quality of the water we provide our customers.
The analysis was made by using data from the most recent
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) required
tests and is presented in the attached pages. We hope
this information helps you become more knowledgeable
about what’s in your drinking water.
En Espanol
Este
reporte incluye la informacion importante sobre el agua
para tomar. Para obtener una copia de esta informacion
traducida al Espanol, favor de llamar al telefona.
254-799-2436
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Where
do we get our drinking water?
Our drinking water is obtained from Ground
water sources. It comes from the following: Lake/River/Reservoir/Aquifer:
TRINITY. TCEQ completed an assessment of our source water
and results indicate that some of our sources are susceptible
to certain contaminants. The sampling requirements for
our water system are based on this susceptibility and
previous sample data. Any detections of these contanminants
will be found in this report. If we receive or purchase
water from another system, their susceptibility is not
included in this assessment. For more information on source
water assessment and protection efforts at our system,
please contact us.
ALL
Drinking Water May Contain Contaminants
When drinking water meets federal standards there may
not be any health based benefits to purchasing bottled
water or point of use devices.
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 Safe Drinking Water
Hotline (800-426-4791).
Secondary
Constituents
Many constituents (such
as calcium, sodium, or iron) which are often found in
the drinking water, can cause taste, color, and odor problems.
The taste and odor constituents are called secondary constituents
and are regulated by the State of Texas, not the EPA.
These constituents are not causes for health concern.
Therefore, secondaries are not required to be reported
in this document but they may greatly affect the appearance
and taste of your water.
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About The Following Table
The table that follows lists all of the federally regulated
or monitored constituents, which have been found in your
drinking water. U.S. EPA requires water systems to test
up to 97 constituents. |
Secondary Constituents
Many constituents (such as calcium, sodium, or iron) which
are often found in drinking water, can cause taste, color,
and odor problems. The taste and odor constituents are called
secondary constituents and are regulated by the State of
Texas, not EPA. These constituents are not causes for health
concerns. Therefore, secondaries are not required to be
reported in this document, but they may greatly affect the
appearance and taste of your water. |
Public Participation Opportunities
Date:Second
Tuesday of each month
Time:6:30pm
Location:Bellmead
City Hall, 3015 Bellmead Dr., Bellmead, Texas 76705
Phone No:254-799-2436
(Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm) |
Definitions
Maximum
Contaminant Level (MCL) -
The highest permissible level of a contaminant in drinking
water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible
using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant
Level Goal (MCLG) - The
level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there
is no known or expected health risk. MCLGs allow for a
margin of safety.
Maximum
Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) -
The highest level of disinfectant allowed in drinking
water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a
disinfectantctants is necessary for control of microbial
contaminants.
Maximum
Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) -
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 contamination.
Treatment
Technique (TT) - A required process intended to reduce the
level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Action Level (AL)- The concentration of a contaminant which,
if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements
which a water system must follow. |
NTU
MFL
pCi/l
ppm
ppb
ppt
ppq |
- Nephelometic Turbidity Units
- million fibers per liter (a measure of asbestos)
- picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity)
- parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/l)
- parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/l)
- parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter
- parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter |
WATER
QUALITY REPORT TABLE
CITY OF BELLMEAD
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InorganicContaminants
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Year
Range)
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Constituent
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Average Level
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Minimum Level
|
Maximum Level
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MCL
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MCLG
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Unit of Measure
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Source of Constituent
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| 2002
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Barium |
0.071 |
0.071 |
0.071 |
2 |
2 |
ppm |
Discharge
of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries;
Erosion of natural deposits. |
| 2002 |
Chromium |
2.8 |
2.8 |
2.8 |
100 |
100 |
ppb |
Discharge
from steel and pulp mills; Erosion of natural deposits. |
| 2005 2006
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Fluoride |
1.13 |
.93 |
1.2 |
4 |
4 |
ppm |
Erosion
of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes
strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum
factories. |
| 2005 2006 |
Nitrate |
0.1 |
0 |
0.22 |
10 |
10 |
ppm |
Runoff
from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks,
sewage; Erosion of natural deposits. |
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Organics Contaminants
| Year |
Contminant |
Highest
Avg |
Minimum
Level |
Maximum Level
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MCL
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MCLG
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Unit
of Measure |
Source
of Constituent |
| 2003 |
Xylenes |
.037 |
0 |
3.3 |
10000 |
10000 |
ppm |
Discharge
from petroleum factories; Discharge from chemical
factories |
| 2003 |
Ethylbenzene |
1.04 |
04 |
3.76 |
700 |
700 |
ppb |
Discharge from petroleum refineries. |
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Maximum Residual Disinfection
Level
| Year |
Disinfectant |
Average
Level |
Minimum
Level |
Maximum
Levels |
MCL
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MCLG
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Unit
of Measure |
Source
of Constituent |
| 2006 |
Chlorine Residual. Free |
1.39 |
0.7 |
2.4 |
4 |
4 |
ppm |
Disinfectant
used to control microbes |
Disinfection Byproducts
| Year (Range) |
Disinfectant |
Average
Level |
Minimum
Level |
Maximum
Levels |
MCL
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Unit
of Measure |
Source
of Constituent |
| 2006
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Total
Haloacetic Acids |
1.7 |
1.2 |
2.6 |
60 |
ppb |
Byproduct
of drinking water disinfectant |
| 2006 |
Total
Trihalmethanes |
14.2 |
9.4 |
16.8 |
80 |
ppb |
Byproduct
of drinking water disinfectant |
Unregulated Contaminants
| Year |
Contaminant |
Average
Level |
Minimum
Level |
Maximum
Level |
Unit
of Measure |
Reason
for Monitoring |
| 2002-2003 |
Chloroform |
0.2 |
0 |
0.9 |
ppb |
Byproduct
of drinking water disinfectant |
| 2002-2003 |
Bromoform |
5.1 |
1.2 |
12.15 |
ppb |
Byproduct
of drinking water disinfectant |
| 2002-2003 |
Bromodichloromethane |
1.38 |
0.7 |
2.7 |
ppb |
Byproduct
of drinking water disinfectant |
| 2002-2003 |
Dibromochloromethane |
3.69 |
1.4 |
6.32 |
ppb |
Byproduct
of drinking water disinfectant |
Lead and Copper
| Year |
Constituent |
The
90th Percentile |
Number
of Sites Exceeding Action Level |
Action
Level |
Unit
of Measure |
Source
of Constituent |
| 2004
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Lead |
0.8 |
1 |
15 |
ppb |
Corrosion
of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural
deposits |
| 2004
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Copper |
0.094 |
0 |
1.3 |
ppm |
Corrosion
of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural
deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives. |
Total Coliform NOT
DETECTED
Fecal Coliform NOT DETECTED
Turbitity
NOT REQUIRED
Availability of
Unregulated Contminant Monitoring Rule Data (UCMR)
We participated in gathering
data under the UCMR in order to assist EPA in determining
the occurrence of possible
drinking water contaminants.
If any unregulated contanminants were detected, they are
shown in the tables elsewhere in
this report. This data
may also be found on EPA's web site at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/data/ncod.html,
or you can
call the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791
Secondary and
Other Not Regulated Constituents (No
associated adverse health effects)
Year (Range) |
Constituent |
Average
Level |
Minimum
Level |
Maximum
Level |
Limit |
Unit
of Measure |
Source
of Constituent |
| 2002
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Aluminum |
0.005 |
0.005 |
0.005 |
50 |
ppb |
Abundant naturally
occurring element |
| 2005 2006 |
Bicarbonate |
438 |
437 |
439 |
NA |
ppm |
Corrosion of carbonate
rocks such as limestone |
| 2002 |
Calcium |
2.9 |
2.9 |
2.9 |
NA |
ppm |
Abundant naturally
occurring element |
| 2006 |
Chloride |
47 |
45 |
47 |
300 |
ppm |
Abundant naturally
occurring element; used in water purification; byproduct
of oil field activity |
| 2002 |
Copper |
0.003 |
0.003 |
0.003 |
NA |
ppm |
Corrosion of household
plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching
from wood presevatives |
| 2002 |
Hardness
as Ca/Mg |
11 |
11 |
11 |
NA
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ppm
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Naturally occurring
Calcium and magnesium |
| 2002 |
Magnesium
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0.9 |
0.9
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0.9
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NA
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ppm
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Abundant naturally
occurring element |
| 2002 |
Manganese
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.0019 |
.0019 |
.0019 |
.05
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ppm
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Abundant naturally
occurring element |
| 2005 2006 |
pH
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8.2 |
8.1 |
8.4 |
7 |
units |
Measure of corrosivity
of water |
| 2002 |
Sodium
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225 |
225
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225
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NA
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ppm
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Erosion of natural
deposits, byproduct of oil field activity |
| 2005 2006 |
Sulfate |
112 |
92 |
119 |
300
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ppm
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Naturally occurring;
common industrial bypoduct; byproduct of oil field
activity |
| 2005 2006 |
Total
Alkalinity as CaCO3 |
359 |
358
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360
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NA
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ppm
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Naturally occurring
soluble mineral salts |
| 2005 2006 |
Total
Dissolved Solids |
633 |
626
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635 |
1000
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ppm
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Total dissolved
mineral constituents in water |
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