WATER QUALITY REPORT

Health Effects To understand the possible health effects In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink,
described for many regulated constituents, a EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount
Lead. If present, elevated levels of lead can cause person would have to drink 2 liters of water of certain contaminants in water provided by public
serious health problems, especially for pregnant every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have water systems. The Food and Drug Administration
women and young children. Lead in drinking a one-in-a-million chance of having the described (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants
health effect. in bottled water which must provide the same protec-
water is primarily fiom materials and components
The sources of drinking water (both tap water tion for public health.
associated with service lines and home plumbing.
and bottled water) include rivers, lakes streams, The City will continue with its efforts to provide
The City of Sanford Utility Department is respon- ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels you with the water quality data required by rule. This
sible for providing high quality drinking water, over the surface of the land or through the ground, data can be accessed at www.sanfordfl.gov.
but cannot control the variety of materials used it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in The City of Sanford works around the clock to
in plumbing components. When your water has some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up provide top quality water to every tap. We ask that
substances resulting from the presence of animals all our customers help us protect our water sources,
been sitting for several hours, you can minimize
or from human activity. which are the heart of our community, our way
the potential for lead exposure by flushing your
of life and our children’s future. If you have any
tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water Contaminants that may be present in
for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about source water include:
(A) Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and
questions about this report or concerning your water
utility, please contact the City of Sanford Utility
Department at 407.688.5105, between the hours of
2013
Annual
lead in your water, you may wish to have your water
tested. Information on lead in drinking water, test- bacteria, which may come from sewage treat- 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday–Friday.
ment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock The City of Sanford Commission Meetings offer
Water
ing methods, and steps you can take to minimize
operations, and wildlife. opportunities for public participation including deci-
exposure is available fiom the Safe Drinking Water
(B) Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, sions about drinking water. Commission meetings

Quality
Hotline or at http://www.epagov/safewater/lead. which can be naturally-occurring or result from are on the second and fourth Monday of every month
urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic at City Hall, 300 N. Park Avenue, 7:00 pm.

Report
wastewater discharges, oil and gas production,
Some people may be more vulnerable to
mining, or farming.
contaminants in drinking water than the
general population. Immuno-compromised (C) Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from
persons such as persons with cancer undergoing a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban
chemotherapy, persons who have undergone stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or (D) Organic chemical contaminants, including
other immune system disorders, some elderly, synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which
and infants can be particularly at risk from are by-products of industrial processes and
infections. These people should seek advice petroleum production, and can also come from
about drinking water from their health care gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic
providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate systems.
means to lessen the risk of infection by
(E) Radioactive contaminants, which can be nat-
cryptosporidium and other microbiological
contaminants are available from the Safe
urally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas City of Sanford
production and mining activities. Utility Department
Drinking Water Hotline 800.426.4791.
 City of Sanford Utility Department • 2013 CCR TEST RESULTS TABLE
The City of Sanford is pleased to present to you most recent testing done in accordance with the laws,
this year’s Annual Water Quality Report. This report rules, and regulations. The state allows us to monitor TEST RESULTS TABLE
is designed to inform you about the water quality and for some contaminants less than once per year because Contaminant & Unit
of Measurement
Dates of
sampling
MCL Violation
Y/N
Highest Monthly Percentage Number MCLG MCL Likely source of Contamination
services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal the concentrations of these contaminants do not change
MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS
is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of frequently. Some of our data (i.e. Lead and Copper),
Total Coliform 01/04/12
drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts though representative, are more than one year old. Bacteria - 12/18/12
N 4.3 0 Presence in 5% of monthly samples Naturally present in the environment.

we make to continually improve the water treatment

To help you better understand the Test Results Table, Contaminant & Unit Dates of MCL Violation Total Number of Positive
MCLG MCL Likely source of Contamination
process and protect our water resources. We are com- of Measurement sampling Y/N Samples for the Year
we’ve provided the following definitions:
mitted to ensuring the quality of your water. E.coli (at the
01/18/12
sample and a repeat sample are total
a) Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (μg/l) groundwater
-12/20/12
N 2 0 coliform positive, and one is also fecal Human and animal fecal waste.
We are proud that your drinking water meets or source)* coliform or E.coli positive
- one part by weight of analyte to 1 billion parts by
exceeds all Federal and State requirements. We have RADIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS
weight of the water sample.
learned through our monitoring and testing that some Contaminant & Unit Dates of MCL Violation Range of
constituents have been detected. The EPA has determined b) Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter of Measurement sampling Y/N
Level Detected
results
MCLG MCL Likely source of Contamination

that your water is safe for most people (see Immuno- (mg/l) - one part by weight of analyte to one million 01/25/12
Alpha emitters (pCi/L) N 2.8 0 - 2.8 0 15 Erosion of natural deposits
Compromised Persons section on back) at these levels. parts by weight of the water sample. - 11/06/12
01/25/12
Our water source is produced by nineteen (19) c) Picocurie per liter (pCi/L) - measure of radioactivity Radium-226 (pCi/L)
- 11/06/12
N 0.777 0.3 - 0.777 0 5 Erosion of natural deposits

groundwater wells that draw water from the Floridan in water. 01/25/12
Uranium (pCi/L) N 0.2 0 - 0.2 0 30 Erosion of natural deposits
- 11/06/12
Aquifer. We have thirteen (13) wells that supply our d) Action Level (AL) - the concentration of a contami-
Main Water Plant, and six (6) wells that supply our nant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS
Auxiliary Water Plant. Our water is chlorinated for requirements that a water system must follow. 01/25/12
Erosion of natural deposits; runoff
Arsenic (ppb) N 1.4 0 - 1.4 0 10 form orchards; runoff from glass and
- 11/06/12
disinfection purposes and then fluoridated for dental e) Treatment Technique (TT) - a required process electronics production wastes
health protection. intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge
Barium (ppm) 06/21/12 N 0.017 0.0099 - 0.017 2 2 from metal refineries; erosion of natural
Drinking water, including bottled water, may be drinking water. deposits
reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts f) Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - the highest Chromium (ppb) 06/21/11 N 0.6 0 - 0.6 100 100
Discharge from steel and pulp mills;
erosion of natural deposits
of some contaminants. The presence of these con- level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking
Discharge from steel/metal factories;
taminants does not necessarily pose a health risk. More water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible Cyanide (ppb) 06/21/11 N 4.8 0 - 4.8 200 200 discharge from plastic and fertilizer
information about contaminants and potential health using the best available treatment technology. factories

effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental g) Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MSLG) - the
Erosion of natural deposits; discharge
from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at level of a contaminant in drinking water below Fluoride (ppm) 06/21/11 N 0.68 0.68 4 4 Water additive which promotes strong
1.800.426.4791. which there is no known or expected risk to health.
teeth when at optimum levels between
0.7 – 1.2 ppm.
In 2009, Department of Environmental Protection MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from
Nitrate
performed a Source Water Assessment on our system. (as Nitrogen) (ppm)
06/13/12 N 0.049 0.049 10 10 septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural
h) (ND) - Means not detected and indicates that the deposits.
The assessment was conducted to provide information
substance was not found by laboratory analysis. Sodium (ppm) 06/21/11 N 32 23 - 32 N/A 160 Salt water intrusion, leaching from soil.
about any potential sources of contamination in the
vicinity of our wells. There are 22 potential sources of i) N/A - Not Applicable TTHMs AND STAGE 1 DISINFECTION/DISINFECTION BY-PRODUCT (D/DBP) PARAMETERS
contamination identified for this system with moderate j) Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL - the Chlorine (ppm)
01/04/12
N 1.2 0.2 - 2.6 4 4 Water additive used to control microbes.
- 12/18/12
to high susceptibility level(s). The assessment results are highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking
19.3
available on the FDEP Source Water Assessment and Pro- water. There is convincing evidence that addition of HAA5 - (Haloacetic
Acids Five) (ppb)
02/15/12
- 11/05/12
N (highest annual 14.06 - 31.68 N/A 60 By-product of drinking water disinfection.
average)
tection Program website at www.dep.state.fl.us/swapp/. a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial
59.6
The City of Sanford routinely monitors for contaminants. TTHM - (Total 02/15/12
N (highest annual 31.1 - 74.8 N/A 80 By-product of drinking water disinfection.
trihalomethanes) (ppb) - 11/05/12
average)
contaminants in your drinking water according to k) Maximum residual disinfectant level goal or
MRDLG - the level of a drinking water disinfectant LEAD AND COPPER (TAP WATER)
Federal and State laws, rules, and regulations. Except
No. of sampling
where indicated otherwise, this report is based on below which there is no known or expected risk Contaminant & Unit Dates of
AL Violation Y/N 90th Percentile Result sites exceeding MCLG AL(Action Level) Likely source of Contamination
of Measurement sampling
results of our monitoring for the period of January 1st to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits the AL

to December 1st, 2011. Data obtained before January of the use of disinfectants to control microbial 09/07/10
Corrosion of household plumbing systems;
Copper (ppm) N 0.34 0 1.3 AL = 1.3 Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from
1st, 2011, and presented in this report are from the contaminants. MCLs are set at very stringent levels. -09/14/10
wood preservatives.
09/07/10 Corrosion of household plumbing systems;
Lead (ppb) N 1 0 0 AL = 15
-09/14/10 Erosion of natural deposits.