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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 - Fourth Quarter - Small Municipal Non-Residential Wells Quarterly Report for The Municipality of Bayham Small Municipal Non-Residential Wells for the period ending December 31, 2013 Straffordville Community Centre Bayham Medical Centre Bayham Municipal Office Straffordville Library Straffordville Firehall Eden & Area Community Centre Section 1 - Introduction: This report is a summary of the second quarter 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 well systems listed above are 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. • Sampling and Analytical Requirements: Sampling and analysis schedule required by Ontario Regulation 319/08, and the Ontario Drinking Water Standards are fully complied with. 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 - Analytical Test Results: Micro biological Quarter Parameters October November December Summary MAC / IMAC Total Coliform counts/100mis Number of Samples 3 1 1 5 Number of Detectable Results 0 0 0 0 Min / Max Absent Exceedences 0 0 0 0 Resample Fecal Coliform or E-Coli Count counts/100mis Number of Samples 3 1 1 5 Number of Detectable Results 0 0 0 0 Min / Max I Absent Exceedences 0 0 0 0 Resample Absent Heterotrophic Plate Count & No longer Background required under Count new regulation Number of Samples 0 0 0 0 Number of Detectable Results 0 0 0 0 500 Counts/mL Min / Max 200 Counts/mL Exceedences 0 0 0 0 Sampling frequency at the Straffordville Community Centre has been reduced from bi-weekly to monthly, the Straffordville Fire Hall and the Eden Community Centre have been reduced to once every 3 months, the Medical Centre, Municipal office and library are no longer required to be tested as per the Elgin St.Thomas Health Unit's direction. Section 4 - Discussion of Analytical Results: It was found through thorough sampling that there were no adverse microbiological test results during this time period. Section 5 - List of all Compounds Detected in Analysis of Water Samples: Parameter Compound MAC or IMAC Nitrates No longer required to be 10 mg/L MAC tested under new regulation Straffordville Community Sodium Centre =41.9 mg/L, Fire hall 20 mg/L MAC = 37.6 mg/L, Eden Comm. Centre = 99.2mg/L Section 6 - 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.