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1999 Consumer Confidence Report
Water Quality Table
| Contaminant | Date Tested | Unit | MCL | MCLG | Reported Level | Range | Major Sources | Violation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inorganic Contaminants | ||||||||
| Lead2 | 12/31/96 | ppb | AL=15 | 0 | 6.24 | 0-20.7 | Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits |
NO |
| Nitrate | 2/25/98 | ppm | 10 | 10 | 0.59 | 0.59-0.59 | Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits | NO |
| Copper3 | 12/31/96 | ppm | AL=1.3 | AL=1.3 | 0.08 | >0.015-0.191 | Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives | NO |
| Flouride | 1/1/98-12/31/98 | ppm | 4 | 4 | 1.10 | 0.7-1.5 | Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories | NO |
| Sodium | 2/25/98 | ppm | N/A | N/A | 13.80 | 13.8-13.8 | N/A | NO |
| Microbiological Contaminants | ||||||||
| Total Coliform1 | 1/1/98-12/31/98 | samples | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | N/A | Naturally present in the environment | NO |
| Radioactive Contaminants | ||||||||
| Alpha emitters | 4/2/98 | pCi/L | 15 | 0 | 0.10 | 0-0.10 | Erosion of natural deposits | NO |
| Beta/photon emitters4 | 4/02/98 | pCi/L | 50 | 0 | 1.60 | 0-1.6 | Decay of natural and man-made deposits. | NO |
| Volatile Organic Contaminants | ||||||||
| TTHMs [Total Trihalomethanes] | 1/1/98-12/31/98 | ppb | 100 | 0 | 43.00 | 34.05-60.66 | By-product of drinking water chlorination | NO |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1/1/98-12/31/98 | ppb | N/A | N/A | 4.46 | 4.32-4.68 | By-product of drinking water chlorination | NO |
| Chloroform | 1/1/98-12/31/98 | ppb | N/A | N/A | 38.68 | 29.0-56.3 | By-product of drinking water chlorination | NO |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1/1/98-12/31/98 | ppb | N/A | N/A | 0.26 | nd-0.59 | By-product of drinking water chlorination | NO |
Water-Quality Table Footnotes
- No violation because level is less than 5% of monthly samples.
- The reported value is the 90% of all tests. The three tests above that were 7.67, 10.6, and 20.7. Only the last reported exceeded the AL of 15(ppb) and is not a violation.
- Tests taken are reported at the 90%. The three test above that were .90, .184, and .191 which are all within the Action Limit of 1.3 ppm.
- Calculation for compliance with MCL is not possible unless level found is greater than 50 pCi/l.
Key to Table
| AL | Action Level |
| MCL | Maximum Contaminant Level |
| MCLG | Maximum Contaminant Level Goal |
| MFL | Million Fibers per Liter |
| NTU | Nephelometric Turbidity Units |
| mrem/year | millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body) |
| pci/l | picocuries per liter (a mesure of radioactivity) |
| ppm | parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/l) |
| ppt | parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter |
| ppb | parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (µg/l) |
| ppq | parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter |
| TT | Treatment Technique |
An Explanation of the Water-Quality Data Table
This report is based upon tests conducted in the year 1998 by WISCONSIN RAPIDS WATER WORKS AND LIGHTING COMMISSION. Terms used in the Water-Quality Table and in other parts of this report are defined here.
Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL
The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG
The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
The data presented in this report is from the most recent testing done in accordance with regulations.
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