# 2016 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

- Summary: Overview This document is the 2016 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for the Duncansville Municipal Authority (PWSID: 4070012). It details the quality of water provided to residents, including…
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Overview This document is the 2016 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for the Duncansville Municipal Authority (PWSID: 4070012). It details the quality of water provided to residents, including monitoring results for chemical contaminants, disinfectants, and metals. The report covers the period from January 1 to December 31, 2016. Water System Information Contact: Mr. Jim Grove, Water Department Superintendent (814) 695-1497. Meetings: Regularly scheduled meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Duncansville Municipal Building. Secretary: Alyssa Sears (814) 695-0354. Source of Water The primary water source is a groundwater supply well located north of the Borough of Duncansville. The Authority also maintains two emergency connections to the Altoona Water Authority's municipal water system: One near the Authority supply well. One located in Allegheny Township, Blair County. Contaminant Monitoring Results The Authority monitored for various contaminants and found no violations (Violation Y/N: N) for the items listed below. Chemical Contaminants Barium: Detected at 0. 0438 ppm (MCL: 2 ppm). Source: Erosion of natural deposits and drilling wastes. Nitrate: Detected at 2. 20 ppm (MCL: 10 ppm). Source: Runoff from fertilizer use and septic tanks. TTHMs (Total Trihalomethanes): Detected at 12. 0 ppb (MCL: 80 ppb). Source: Byproduct of drinking water disinfection. Chlorine: Detected at 0. 79 ppm (MRDL: 4 ppm). Used to control microbes. Haloacetic acids: Detected at 1. 31 ppb (MCL: 60 ppb). Source: Byproduct of drinking water disinfection. Disinfectant Residuals Chlorine: The minimum disinfectant residual at the entry point was 0. 5 ppm, with detected levels ranging from 0. 64 to 0. 79 ppm. Lead and Copper Lead: The 90th percentile value was 0 ppb (Action Level: 15 ppb). Source: Corrosion of household plumbing. Copper: The 90th percentile value was 0. 768 ppm (Action Level: 1. 3 ppm). Source: Corrosion of household plumbing. Other Information Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs): The Authority tested for 21 different VOCs quarterly in 2016 (samples taken Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct). All samples tested less than 0. 500 ppb. Synthetic Organic Chemicals (SOCs): The Authority tested for 29 different SOCs in 2014. All samples tested at 0 ppm. The next scheduled sampling for SOCs is in 2017. Fluoride: The Authority does not add fluoride to its water. Pennsylvania has set a lower MCL (4 ppm) than the EPA for better health protection. Health Advisory The report includes a standard advisory regarding vulnerable populations (such as those with compromised immune systems, cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, people with HIV/AIDS, the elderly, and infants). These groups may be at particular risk from infections by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants. The EPA/CDC guidelines for reducing this risk are available via the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).