View the PDF version Google Docs PDF Viewer
CITY OF MUSKEGON
ANNUAL WATER
ERRa
West Michigan's Shoreline Gity QUALITY REPORT
Water Quality Exceeds Mark!
System Cryptosporidium
Overview Dear Customer, Our state certified lab runs
Cryptosporidium is a
over 8,000 tests a year and
The Muskegon Water microscopic organism that,
include collecting water
Filtration Plant is a We are pleased to report that when ingested, can result in
samples at various stages of
conventional water the water we treat has never diarrhea, fever and other
the treatment process as well
treatment plant with a had a violation of a gastrointestinal symptoms.
as throughout the distribution
capacity of 40 million contaminant level or of any The Muskegon Water
system. These samples are
other water quality standard. Filtration Plant has tested for
gallons per day. Our analyzed for many different Cryptosporidium in both
customers include not chemical and microbiological Lake Michigan and in the
only the City of This report contains a parameters. water we treat. We have never
Muskegon, but also summary of the quality of
detected it in our treated
North Muskegon, the water provided to you
Our sophisticated lab water. The organism is
Muskegon Township, during 2018 and details
equipment can detect present in Lake Michigan and
Roosevelt Park, County where our water comes from,
substances at very minute comes from animal wastes in
Northside, Fruitport and what it contains, and the
levels. Drinking water, the watershed.
Norton Shores. risks our water testing and
including bottled water, may Cryptosporidium is
treatment are designed to
reasonably be expected to eliminated by an effective
Our water comes from prevent. Muskegon Water
treatment combination
contain at least small amounts
Lake Michigan. The state Filtration Plant personnel are
including filtration,
of some contaminants. The
performed an committed to providing you
sedimentation and
presence of contaminants does
assessment of our source with the safest and most
disinfection.
not necessarily indicate our
water in 2003 to reliable water supply.
water poses a health risk. For
determine the Informed customers are our
more information about Water Quality
susceptibility or the best allies in maintaining
contaminants and potential Concerns
relative potential of safe drinking water.
health effects, call the U.S.
contamination. The Some people may be more
EPA’s Safe Drinking Water
susceptibility rating is Muskegon Water vulnerable to contaminants in
Hotline at (800) 426-4791.
ona six-tiered scale from Plant treated over the drinking water than the
very low to high based 4.0 billion gallons of general population.
water in 2018. Immunocompromised
primarily on geologic
persons, such as persons with
sensitivity, water
cancer undergoing
chemistry and
chemotherapy, persons who
contaminant sources.
have undergone organ
The susceptibility of our
transplants, people with
source water is
HIV/AIDS or other immune
moderately high.
system disorders, some
elderly persons and infants
DID YOU KNOW? can be particularly at risk for
Four gallons of infections. These people
water costs less Get Involved! should seek advice about
than one penny, CUSTOMER VIEWS WELCOME! drinking water from their
delivered to you 24 Meetings that deal with decisions about our source health care providers.
hours a day, seven water are conducted through the Muskegon Environmental Protection
days a week! Conservation District at (231) 773-0008. Agency and Centers for
Disease Control guidelines on
Consult our web site at www.shorelinecity.com or
appropriate means to lessen
DO YOU KNOW? contact the plant at (231) 724-4106.
the risk of infection by
The Great Lakes comprise For further information, see U.S. Environmental Cryptosporidium are
84% of North America’s Protection Agency (EPA) water information at available from the EPA’s safe
surface fresh water. www.epa.gov/safewater. drinking Water Hotline at
(800) 426-4791.
CITY OF MUSKEGON TREATED WATER QUALITY CHART
Listed below are the water quality parameters for the City of Muskegon drinking water during the reporting period of 2018. All parameters
shown are BELOW allowed levels. Not listed are the hundreds of other contaminants for which we tested that were NOT detected.
Substance Highest Level Highest Level Ideal Goal Source of Violation
Allowed (EPA’s MCLs) Detected (EPA’s MCLGs) _ Contaminant Yes/No
_Regulated at the Treatment Plant _
BARIUM 2.0 PPM 0.02 PPM 2.0 PPM Discharge From NO
Drilling Wastes
— TOC ; TT *2.88 PPM N/A Naturally Present NO
TURBIDITY TT **0.08 NTU N/A Lake Sediment NO
FLUORIDE 4.0 PPM 0.85 PPM 1.0 PPM Additive NO
TM Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of the water. We monitor turbidity because it is a good indicator of water quality
_Regulated in theDistribution System
MAXIMUM RESIDUAL 4 PPM 1.23 PPM,RAA N/A Disinfectant (Chlorine) NO
DISINFECTANT LEVEL
TOTAL TRIHALOMETHANES 80 PPB (AVG) 39.80 PPB,RAA = N/A Disinfection byproduct | NO
HALOACETIC ACIDS 60 PPB 19.80 PPB,RAA N/A Disinfection byproduct | NO
__
Detection range: Total Trihalomethanes 21.2 PPB to 55.8 PPB, Haloacetic Acids 12PPB to 33 PPB, MRDL 0.29 PPM
to 1.80 PPM
Unregulated Contaminants _
SODIUM Not Regulated 11 PPM N/A Naturally Occurring
Mineral
~ Unregulated contaminants are those for whichEPA has not established standards. The purpose of monitoring is to assist the EPA in determining
occurrence and whether future regulation is warranted, Other unregulated trace contaminants measured in micrograms per liter in
Tap Water: Chlorate=225, Total Strontium=122, Total Vanadium=0.25, Total Molybdenum=1.1,
Distribution: Chlorate=222, _Strontium=124, Vanadium=0,28, Molybdenum=1.0, Hexavalent Chromium=0.15, and Chromium=0.35
Regulated at Customer’s Tap
_ Substance Action Level ‘90 Percentile MCLG Source
LEAD 15 PPB (AL) 3.0 PPB 0 PPB PLUMBING
COPPER 1.3 PPM (AL) 0.1 PPM 1.3 PPM PLUMBING
Samples were collected in July 2017, 1 of the 65 sites tested exceeded the action level for lead. None of the 65 sites exceeded the action level for copper.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is
primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The Muskegon Water Filtration Plant is responsible for
providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for
several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or
cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods,
and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 or at
http://water.epa.gov/drink/info/lead. Infants and children who drink water containing lead in excess of the action level could experience delays in their
physical or mental development. Children could show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this water over many
years could develop kidney problems or high blood pressure.
DEFINITIONS
MAXIMUMCONTAMINANTLEVEL(MCL) = The highest level ofacontaminantthatisallowed indrinking water. MCLsare setasclose tothe MCLGsasfeasibleusing
the best
available treatment technology.
MAXIMUM CONTAMINANT LEVEL GOAL = The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs are set by
(MCLG) the U.S, EPA and allow for a margin of safety.
MAXIMUM RESIDUAL DISINFECTANT LEVEL = The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is
(MRDL) necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
MAXIMUM RESIDUAL DISINFECTANT LEVEL = The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect
GOAL (MRDLG) the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
PPM (mg/l) = One part per million.
PPB (ug/l) = One part per billion.
ACTIONLEVEL(AL) = Theconcentrationofacontaminantthat
triggers treatmentorotherrequirement thata watersystemmust follow. Action Levels
arereported atthe 90thpercentile forhomesatgreatest risk.
NTU = Nephclometric Turbidity Units.
TT = Treatment Technique- a required process intended to reduce the levels of a contaminant.
RAA = Running Annual Average.
MRDL = The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water.
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. Our water comes from Lake
Michigan. As water travels over the surface of the land and through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and in some cases, radioactive
material and can pick up substances from the presence of animals or from human activity.
Contaminants which may be present in source water include:
¢ Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria which may come trom sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations
and wildlife.
¢ Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic
wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.
@ Pesticides and herbicides, which may come froma variety of sources such as agricultural and residential usage.
@ Radioactive contaminants, which are naturally occurring or the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum
production and can also come from gas stations, urban runoff and septic systems. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes
regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations
establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which provide the same protection for public health.
Sign up for City of Muskegon Emails