Consumer Confidence Report
Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
RUMA Source of Drinking Water Drinking water, including bottled water, may
reasonably be expected to contain at least small
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and amounts of some contaminants. The presence of
IL1570550 bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, contaminants does not necessarily indicate that
ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water water poses a health risk. More information about
Annual Water Quality Report for the period of January 1 to travels over the surface of the land or through the contaminants and potential health effects can be
December 31, 2020 ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals obtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking Water
and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can Hotline at (800) 426-4791.
This report is intended to provide you with important pick up substances resulting from the presence of
information about your drinking water and the efforts made animals or from human activity.
by the water system to provide safe drinking water. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to
Contaminants that may be present in source water drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the
include: amount of certain contaminants in water provided
- Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and
The source of drinking water used by bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment by public water systems. FDA regulations establish
plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock limits for contaminants in bottled water which
RUMA is Ground Water must provide the same protection for public
operations, and wildlife.
health.
For more information regarding this report contact: - Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and
metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants
from urban storm water runoff, industrial or in drinking water than the general population.
Name Tim Albers domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with
production, mining, or farming. cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have
Phone (618) 526-9611 ext 119 - Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS
variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm or other immune system disorders, some elderly and
water runoff, and residential uses. infants can be particularly at risk from
infections. These people should seek advice about
- Organic chemical contaminants, including drinking water from their health care providers.
Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen
el agua que usted bebe. Tradúzcalo ó hable con alguien by-products of industrial processes and petroleum the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other
que lo entienda bien. production, and can also come from gas stations, microbial contaminants are available from the Safe
urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
- Radioactive contaminants, which can be If present, elevated levels of lead can cause
naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas serious health problems, especially for pregnant
production and mining activities. women and young children. Lead in drinking water
is primarily from materials and components
associated with service lines and home plumbing.
We 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 or at
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
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Source Water Information
Source Water Name Type of Water Report Status Location
WELL 1 (60171) GW Active . 0.25 MI E RT 3 ADJ TO
WELL 2 (60172) GW Active . E SIDE RT 3-0.25 MI
WELL 3 (00649) GW Active . W SIDE RT 3-0.25 MI
WELL 4 (01295) GW Active . ________________________________________
Source Water Assessment
We want our valued customers to be informed about their water quality. If you would like to learn more, please feel welcome to attend any of our regularly
scheduled meetings. The source water assessment for our supply has been completed by the Illinois EPA. If you would like a copy of this information, please stop
by Village Hall or call our water operator at (618) 526-9611 ext. 119 To view a summary version of the completed Source Water Assessments, including:
Importance of Source Water; Susceptibility to Contamination Determination; and documentation/recommendation of Source Water Protection Efforts, you may access the
Illinois EPA website at http://www.epa.state.il.us/cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.pl.
Source of Water: RUMA; Based on information obtained in a Ruma Well Site Survey, three potential secondary sources (below ground fuel storage tanks) and one
potential primary source (sewage treatment plant) have been identified. The potential sources are located outside the minimum setback zones of the four
wells.The Illinois EPA has determined that the Ruma Community Water Supply's source water has is not susceptible to IOC, VOC and SOC contamination. This
determination is based on a number of criteria including: monitoring conducted at the wells; monitoring conducted at the entry point to the distribution
system; and the available hydrogeologic data on the wells. Furthermore, in anticipation of the U.S. EPA's proposed Ground Water Rule, the Illinois EPA has
determined that the Ruma Community Water Supply is not vulnerable to viral contamination. This determination is based upon the fact that the following
criteria were evaluated during the Vulnerability Waiver Process: the community's wells are properly constructed with sound integrity and proper site conditions;
a hydrogeologic barrier exists which prevents pathogen movement; all potential routes and sanitary defects have been mitigated such that the
source water is adequately protected; monitoring data did not indicate a history of disease outbreak; and the sanitary survey of the water supply did not indicate
a viral contamination threat. Because the community's wells are constructed in a confined aquifer, which should prevent the movement of pathogens
into the wells, well hydraulics were not considered to be a significant factor in the susceptibility determination. Hence, well hydraulics were not
evaluated for this groundwater supply.
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2020 Regulated Contaminants Detected
Lead and Copper
Definitions:
Action Level Goal (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ALGs allow for a margin of
safety.
Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
Lead and Copper Date Sampled MCLG Action Level 90th # Sites Over Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination
(AL) Percentile AL
Copper 09/24/2019 1.3 1.3 0.097 0 ppm N Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from
wood preservatives; Corrosion of household
plumbing systems.
Lead 09/24/2019 0 15 1.4 0 ppb N Corrosion of household plumbing systems;
Erosion of natural deposits.
Water Quality Test Results The following tables contain scientific terms and measures, some of which may require explanation.
Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly samples.
Definitions:
A Level 1 assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why
Avg: total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.
Level 1 Assessment: A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if
possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water
system on multiple occasions.
Level 2 Assessment:
The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible
using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL):
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): 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.
Maximum residual disinfectant level
(MRDL): The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a
disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum residual disinfectant level
goal (MRDLG): The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not
reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
na:
not applicable.
mrem:
millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body)
ppb:
micrograms per liter or parts per billion - or one ounce in 7,350,000 gallons of water.
Water Quality Test Results
ppm: milligrams per liter or parts per million - or one ounce in 7,350 gallons of water.
Treatment Technique (TT): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
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Regulated Contaminants
Disinfectants and Collection Highest Level Range of Levels MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination
Disinfection By- Date Detected Detected
Products
Chlorine 12/31/2020 0.8 0.24 - 1.12 MRDLG = 4 MRDL = 4 ppm N Water additive used to control microbes.
Inorganic Collection Highest Level Range of Levels MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination
Contaminants Date Detected Detected
Barium 2020 0.07 0.039 - 0.07 2 2 ppm N Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from
metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits.
Fluoride 2020 0.837 0.759 - 0.837 4 4.0 ppm N Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive
which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from
fertilizer and aluminum factories.
Iron 2020 2.2 0.23 - 2.2 1.0 ppm N This contaminant is not currently regulated by
the USEPA. However, the state regulates.
Erosion of natural deposits.
Manganese 2020 12 2.8 - 12 150 150 ppb N This contaminant is not currently regulated by
the USEPA. However, the state regulates.
Erosion of natural deposits.
Mercury 2020 0.49 0 - 0.49 2 2 ppb N Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from
refineries and factories; Runoff from
landfills; Runoff from cropland.
Selenium 2020 1.8 0 - 1.8 50 50 ppb N Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries;
Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from
mines.
Sodium 2020 190 140 - 190 ppm N Erosion from naturally occuring deposits.
Used in water softener regeneration.
Zinc 2020 0.54 0.029 - 0.54 5 5 ppm N This contaminant is not currently regulated by
the USEPA. However, the state regulates.
Naturally occurring; discharge from metal
Radioactive Collection Highest Level Range of Levels MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination
Contaminants Date Detected Detected
Combined Radium 2020 4.54 0.703 - 4.54 0 5 pCi/L N Erosion of natural deposits.
226/228
Gross alpha excluding 2020 5.43 2.69 - 5.43 0 15 pCi/L N Erosion of natural deposits.
radon and uranium
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