HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 - Third Quarter - Richmond Community Water System Quarterly Report for
The Richmond Community Water System
for the period ending September 30, 2019
Waterworks # 260074854
Section 1 - Introduction:
This report is a quarterly summary of water quality, published in accordance with
Ontario's Drinking Water Protection Regulation. It includes important information
regarding the source of water, analytical test results, and how these compare to
the standards set by the Province.
Section 2 - Compliance With Provincial Regulations:
The Richmond Community Water System is operated in accordance with
provincial regulations.
The following is the criteria used:
• Use of Accredited Labs:
Analytical tests to monitor the water quality are conducted by a laboratory
audited by the Canadian Association for Environmental Analytical
Laboratories (CAEAL) and accredited by the Standards Council of Canada
(SCC). Accreditation ensures that the laboratory has acceptable laboratory
protocols and test methods in place. It also requires the laboratory to provide
evidence and assurances of the proficiency of the analysts performing the
test methods.
• Operation by Licensed Operators:
The Richmond Water System is operated and maintained by the
Municipalities competent and licensed staff. The mandatory licensing
program for operators of drinking water facilities in Ontario is regulated under
the Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act. Licensing means that an individual
meets the education and experience requirements and has successfully
passed the certification exams.
• Sampling and Analytical Requirements:
The Municipality follows a sampling and analysis schedule required by the
Ont. Regulation 170/03 and the Ontario Drinking Water Standards. More
information on sampling and analysis, including results are available in this
report and from the Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Adherence to Ministry Guidelines and Procedures:
To ensure the protection of the public's health and operational excellence, the
Municipality adheres to the guidelines and procedures developed by the
Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Health.
Section 3 - System Information:
Facility Name: Richmond Community Water System
Municipal Location: Richmond
Contact:
Manager of Capital Projects — Water/Wastewater Operations: Ed Roloson
Water and Wastewater Operators: Bob Butler (Overall Responsible Operator),
Adam Swance and Samantha Drenth
Service Area: Community of Richmond servicing 58 residents
Operational Description: Small Municipal year round residential drinking water
system. Class II Water Treatment and Class I Water Distribution
Raw Water Source: Groundwater under the direct influence of surface water
(GUDI). Production Wells #2 and #3 in use.
Disinfection Method: Sodium hypochlorite flow paced with raw water pumping.
Secondary Disinfection Method: Ultra violet light
Section 4 - Analytical Test Results: Distribution, Raw, Plant
Distribution
Micro biological
Parameters July August September MAC / IMAC
Free Chlorine
residual range 0.72 - 1 .35 0.60 - 1 .27 0.91 - 1 .28 Min = 0.05
Total Coliform
CFU/100mL
Number of Samples 14 12 8
Number of
Detectable Results 2 0 0
Min / Max 0/23 Absent
Exceedences 2 0 0
Resample Yes
Fecal Coliform or E-Coli Count
CFU/100mL
Number of Samples 1 4 12 8
Number of
Detectable Results 0 0 0
Min / Max Absent
Exceedences 0 0 0
Heterotrophic Plate Count/ Background
Number of Samples 14 12 8
Number of
Detectable Results 0 0 0
Min / Max >10/60 CFU
Exceedences 0 0 0
Resample
Typical Source of Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, may come from septic
Contamination systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
Comments: Samples are collected weekly from the east and west distribution blow offs. Starting
September 25, 2017, samples are collected weekly from sample stations on John Street and
Heritage Line.
Operational
Parameters July August September MAC/IMAC
Raw Water
Total Well#2 Well#2 Well#2
Coliform/ 0/0 0/0 0/0
E.Coli Well#3 Well#3 Well#3
CFU/100mL 0/0 0/0 0/0
Operational
Parameters July August September MAC/IMAC
Treatment
Plant Water
Daily Free
Chlorine
Residuals
and Continuous Continuous Continuous
Turbidity on-line on-line on-line
samples monitoring monitoring monitoring
(total)
Turbidity I 1 NTU
NTU
Treated min.
and max. 0.00— 1.26 0.00 1.11 0.00 1.15
Treated CL2
min. and max. 0.65— 1.93 0.61 — 1.94 0.67— 1.89
Total Flows
449.05 m3 431.52 m3 374.66 m3
East avg. daily= avg. daily= avg. daily=
Distribution 14.48 m3 13.92 m3 12.49 m3
West 460.7 m3 443.57 m3 385.36 m3
Distribution avg. daily= avg. daily= avg. daily=
14.86 m3 14.3 m3 12.85 m3
Section 5 - Discussion of Analytical Results:
It was found through thorough sampling that there were two microbiological
exceedances for this quarter. July 9, 2019 - John Street Sample Station resulted
in a 4 Total Coliform sample and again on July 30, 2019 at the John Street
Sample Station resulting in 23 Total Coliform sample. Operations staff noted a
potential unsanitary condition at the said sample station due to excessive bird
droppings. Staff have thoroughly cleaned the location to rectify the issue. Low
level treated chlorine residuals and high level treated turbidity results as noted
above are as a result of equipment calibrations, which do not represent non-
compliance.
Residents transitioned from a flat rate water billing process to a base and
volumetric charge (metered) as approved by council commencing July 1St
Section 6 - List of all Compounds Detected in Analysis of Water Samples:
Parameter Compound MAC or IMAC
Trihalomethanes 7.6 pg/L 100 pg/L MAC (RAA)
(quarterly)
Total Haloacetic Acids 5.3 pg/L < MDL
(HAAS)
Lead Pb 0.01<MDL - 0.31 pg/L 10 pg/L MAC
(2018)
Nitrates July = 5.41 mg/L 10 mg/L
August = 7.11 mg/L
September = 6.28 mg/L
Sodium 95.6 mg/L
20 mg/L
Section 7 - Definitions and Abbreviations:
• MAC - Maximum Acceptable Concentration.
• IMAC - Interim Maximum Acceptable Concentration.
• Coliform Bacteria - A group of commonly occurring rod shaped bacteria.
Their presence in a water sample is indicative of inadequate filtration and/or
disinfection.
• Fecal Coliform Bacteria - Refers to a subgroup of coliform bacteria present
in the digestive system of warm blooded animals and humans.
• Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) - A method of measuring bacterial
content in water samples. Also known as Standard Plate Count.
• Organic Parameter - A group of chemical compounds containing carbon.
• Inorganic Parameter - A group of chemical compounds not containing
carbon
• .Raw Water - Surface or ground water available as a source of drinking
water that has not received any treatment.