HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 - Third Quarter - Richmond Community Water System Quarterly Report for
The Richmond Community Water System
for the period ending September 30, 2013
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:
Water and Wastewater Superintendent: Ed Roloson
( overall responsible operator )
Water and Wastewater Operators: Bob Butler and Adam Swance
Service Area: Community of Richmond servicing 51 residents
Operational Description: Non-Municipal year round residential drinking water
system.
Raw Water Source: Groundwater under the direct influence of surface water
(GUDI)
Disinfection Method: Sodium hypochlorite flow paced with raw water pumping.
Secondary Disinfection Method: Ultra violet light
Section 4 - Analytical Test Results: Distribution, Raw, Plant
Micro biological
Parameters July August September MAC / IMAC
Free Chlorine
residual range 0.86 - 2.60 0.33 - 4.70 0.21 - 0.99 Min = 0.05
Total Coliform
CFU/100mL
Number of Samples 1 0 8 10
Number of
Detectable Results 0 0 0
Min / Max Absent
Exceedences 0 0 0
Resample
Fecal Coliform or E-Coli Count
CFU/100mL
Number of Samples 1 0 8 10
Number of
Detectable Results 0 0 0
Min / Max Absent
Exceedences 0 0 0
Heterotrophic Plate Count/ Background
Number of Samples 1 0 8 10
Number of
Detectable Results 0 0 0
Min / Max 500/200 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.
Operational
Parameters July August September MAC/IMAC
Raw Water
Total East well East well No samples
Coliform/ 510/30 350/45
E.Coli West well West well
CFU/100mL 380/30 370/40
Turbidity
NTU
Number of 31
Samples / samples 31
Value (range) samples
0.52 — (range)
28.30 0.24 —4.46 0
* No raw bacteria or turbidity samples taken during the month of September as
treated water has been hauled in from the Bayham Water System as a result of the
Richmond source water and treatment construction.
Operational
Parameters July August September MAC/IMAC
Treatment
Plant Water
Daily Free
Chlorine
Residuals
and 124 124 120
Turbidity
samples
(total)
Turbidity 1 NTU
NTU
East Turbidity 0.11-0.99 0.13 — 1.58 0.07 —0.54
East CL2 1.03 —2.20 0.79 —5.20 0.37—0.82
West Turbidity 0.11 —0.96 0.13 —1.51 0.07 —0.54
West CL2 1.02 — 1.94 0.81 —5.20 0.37 -0.82
Total Flows
East 97770ga1 98360 gal 85460 gal
Distribution avg. daily= avg. daily= avg. daily=
3154 gal 3173 gal 2849 gal
West
Distribution 111,900gal 105,630 gal 87230 gal
avg. daily= avg. daily= avg. daily=
3610 gal 3407 gal 2908 gal
Section 5 - Discussion of Analytical Results:
It was found through thorough sampling that there were no microbiological
exceedences for this quarter however there was one turbidity issue in August
related to a heavy rain event.
Section 6 - List of all Compounds Detected in Analysis of Water Samples:
Parameter Compound MAC or IMAC
Trihalomethanes East Distribution = 16 ug/L 100 ug/L
(quarterly) West Distribution =21 ug/L
Lead Pb (tested in 2nd & 0.10 — 1.65 ug/L 10 ug/L MAC
4t" quarter ) g g
East Well = 9.94 mg/L
Nitrates (quarterly) West Well = 9.92 mg/L 10 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.