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9NLLs31 onto 53)IVl lVW.N3O Jo sluaplsei 04 sueol watsAs oudes tsi 94'666 S3W1'iLLn -mu!M0 sepinad yoapn WeiSad(SJSI 403 f�unoO�� OOSVO3NNItN A01:13N31NIOdki31N30 swelsAS tuewtaeil eBares lanpinipu 41.'1.94't NOi1VOINntNINOO. iol Uiull ueol 000'9$IN-uesial/asnlS U 41`efl�sauulA`p.1aule.18 w pawn 3NO 334 4i'l o ----- 09•410't sanrkinc 'oseMna Ewen'W.'oec heaueo�esu nu CITY OF PEQUOT LAKES 2004 DRINKING WATER REPORT The City of Pequot Lakes is issuing the results of monitoring done on its drinking water for the period from January 1 to December 31,2004.The purpose of this report is to advance consumers'understanding of drinking water and " heighten awareness of the need to protect precious water resources. ie W Source of Water The City of Pequot Lakes provides drinking water to Its residents from a groundwater source:two wells ranging from 140 to 143 feet deep,that draw water from the Quaternary Burled Artesian aquifer. The water provided to customers may meet drinking water standards,but the Minnesota Department of Health has determined that one or more of the sources of water is potentially susceptible to contamination.If you wish to obtain the entire source water assessment regarding your drinking water,please call 651-215-0800 oor 1-800-818-8 k 9318 (and press 5) during normal business hours. Also, you www,health.state.568-5222 divslehave questions wa. " Call(218)568-5222 if you have questions about the City of Pequot Lakes drinking water or would like information about opportunities for public participation In decisions that may affect the quality of the water. z E Results of Monitoring No contaminants were detected at levels that violated federal drinking water standards.However,some contam- t inants were detected In trace amounts that were below legal limits.The table that follows shows the contaminants that it were detected in trace amounts last year.(Some contaminants are sampled for In 2004.If any of these contaminants ` were detected the last time they were sampled for they are Included in the table along with the date that the dated y tion occurred.) 0 Key to abbreviations: MCLG-Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: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. MCL-Maximum Contaminant Level-The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water MC14 I are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. AL-Action Level:The concentration of a contaminant which,if exceeded,triggers treatment or other requirement c which a water system Must follow: 90th Percentile Level-This is the value obtained after disregarding 10 percent of the samples taken that had the highest levels.(For example,in a situation in which 10 samples we spin,the a 90th eiceniiles�which an yin d by disregarding the highest result,which represents 10 percent ples are taken,the average of the two with the highest levels is taken to determine the 90th percentile level. •pCl/1-PicoCuries per liter(a measure of radioactivity). ppb-Parts per billion,which can also be expressed as micrograms per liter(ug/1). tl ppm-Parts per million,which can also be expressed as milligrams per liter(mg/1). N/A-Not Applicable(does not apply). t I Level Found L MCLG MCL Range Average Typical Source of Contaminant Contaminant (2004) /Result' ; (units) t 1.12 Erosion of natural deposits;Runoff r (11/15/2002)002) 0 50 N/A from orchards;Runoff from glass (11/15/2002) and electronics production wastes. i Discharge of drilling wastes; i Barium(pprn) 2 2 WA 04 I Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits. 12 Erosion of natural deposits. Combined Radium 0 5.4 N/A � .- (pCl/I) (11/15/2002) a' 12-1 8 1 31 State of Minnesota requires all '!Fluoride(ppm) 4 ._. 4 ,, w. ; , yatemsts� _� r fluoride to the drinking water promote strong teeth;EroSiotr natural deposits;Discharge from i fertilizer and aluminum factories. 0 80 N/A Y_- - - Y'p uct of drinking water' a TTHM(focal trihalomethanes) disinfection. (PPb)