DNR Violation

The Water District has received a violation from Department of Natural Resources for failing to meet the deadline on revisions to the daily operating procedures here. In no way, does this effect the quality of water being supplied to you.

Following is the notice that was mailed to our customers as well as published in the local paper:

PUBLIC NOTICE

Important information about your drinking water

MONTGOMERY CO PWSD 1 Public Water System failed to take corrective actions following identification of significant deficiency.

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                The Department of Natural Resources conducted a site visit of our public water system, and they identified significant deficiencies requiring corrective action:

                The Woodridge and CertainTeed tanks overflow were not equipped with a tight-fitting flap valve as well as the public water system not conducting sufficient analysis to maintain control of the treatment process. The deficiencies were corrected before the 120-day deadline, however, there were some issues getting the compliance report to DNR.

                Please keep in mind, this is a minor violation – both flap valves were to be upgraded while the tower was being repaired and painted.        

                However, we failed to complete the corrective actions or failed to comply with a corrective action plan within the time frame outlined in the approved compliance schedule and have violated a requirement of the Ground Water Rule. As our customers, you have the right to know what happened and what we are doing to correct the situation.

What should I do?

1. For this type of violation, actions such as boiling drinking water are usually NOT DEEMED NECESSARY for the general population. However, if you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor.
2. People with severely compromised immune systems, infants and some elderly may be at risk. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from EPA’s Safe Drinking Waterline hotline at 1-800-426-4791

What does this mean?

                THIS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY. If it had been an emergency, you would have been notified within 24 hours. This significant deficiency has the potential to result in the lack of proper treatment and oversight of the water system. Inadequately treated or inadequately protected water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, cramps, and associated headaches. While we have not detected any evidence of contamination or other health threats related to our source water, we are still committed to correcting the deficiency to eliminate the threat of contamination.

What happened? What is being done?

                Proper valves for the water tanks have been installed and the water testing procedure has been modified and upgraded.

If you have any questions, you may contact Rich Moore, district manager of the water system staff at 636-456-8227. Additionally, you may contact the Department of Natural Resources’ St. Louis Regional Office at 314-416-2960 or the Public Drinking Water Branch at 573-526-6925.

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

                Note from Manager Rich Moore and the District’s Board of Directors:

This is not a violation of health concern. The violation is due to the timing of the tower projects so the repairs would not have to be done twice due to the cost of materials.