CCR2007

Is my water safe?

Last year, as in years past, your tap water met all U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state drinking water

health standards. Local Water utility employees vigilantly safeguard your water supply and once again we are proud to report

that our system has not violated a maximum contaminant level or any other water quality standard.

Do I need to take special precautions?

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised

persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with

HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These

people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are

available from the Safe Water Drinking Hotline (800-426-4791).

Where does my water come from?

The Village of Taos Ski Valley recieves its water supply from an underground spring that was developed by the Village Public

Works Department in 1992 as an infiltration gallery near the trailhead to Williams Lake. It is considered groundwater and has

consistently provided a reliable source of high quality drinking water.

Source water assessment and its availability

A source water assessment has been completed by the NMED and is available for viewing at your local village office or call

(575) 776-8220

Why are there contaminants in my drinking water?

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants.

The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about

contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safe

Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and

wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in

some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, that may come from 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 from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban

stormwater runoff, and residential uses. Organic Chemical Contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals,

which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban

stormwater runoff, and septic systems. Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and

gas production and mining activities. 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 (FDA)

regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

How can I get involved?

If you have any questions regarding your drinking water, feel free to call your local Public Works Department at (575)776-

8846. We will be glad to answer any questions or concerns.

Spanish (Espanol)

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Water Quality Data Table

The table below lists all of the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the calendar year of this report. The

presence of contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise

noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done in the calendar year of the report. The EPA or the State requires us

to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change

frequently.

Your Range Sample

Contaminants (units) MCLG MCL Water Low High Date Violatio Typical Source

Disinfectants & Disinfection By-Products

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) NA 60 0 0.1 2.9 ---- No By-product of drinking water

(ppb) chlorination

Trihalomethanes (THM4) MNR MNR 1.7 NA ---- No By-product of drinking water

(µg/L) chlorination

Inorganic Contaminants

Antimony (ppb) 6 6 0 NA 1/14/2005 No Discharge from petroleum refineries;

fire retardants; ceramics; electronics;

solder; test addition.

Arsenic (ppb) NA 50 0 NA ---- No Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff

from orchards; Runoff from glass and

electronics production wastes

Asbestos (MFL) 7 7 0.199 NA 1/14/2005 No Decay of asbestos cement water

mains; Erosion of natural deposits

Barium (ppm) 2 2 0.0245 NA 0.1 4/17/2002 No Discharge of drilling wastes;

Discharge from metal refineries;

Erosion of natural deposits

Beryllium (ppb) 4 4 0 NA 1/14/2005 No Discharge from metal refineries and

coal-burning factories; Discharge from

electrical, aerospace, and defense

industries

Cadmium (ppb) 5 5 0 NA 1/14/2005 No Corrosion of galvanized pipes;

Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge

from metal refineries; runoff from

waste batteries and paints

Chromium [Total] (ppb) 100 100 2.2 1 2.2 4/17/2002 No Discharge from steel and pulp mills;

Erosion of natural deposits

Cyanide [as Free Cn] (ppb) 200 200 0 NA 7/12/2006 No Discharge from plastic and fertilizer

factories; Discharge from steel/metal

factories

Fluoride (ppm) 4 4 0.15 0.4 6/14/2005 No Erosion of natural deposits; Water

additive which promotes strong teeth;

Discharge from fertilizer and

aluminum factories

Mercury [Inorganic] (ppb) 2 2 0 NA 1/14/2005 No Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge

from refineries and factories; Runoff

from landfills; Runoff from cropland

Nickel (ppb) MNR MNR 1.01 NA 4/17/2002 No Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching

Nitrate [measured as 10 10 0.53 0.53 0.53 12/29/2005 No Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching

Nitrogen] (ppm) from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of

natural deposits

Nitrite [measured as 1 1 0.53 0.53 0.53 12/29/2005 No Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching

Nitrogen] (ppm) from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of

natural deposits

Selenium (ppb) 50 50 0 NA 1/14/2005 No Discharge from petroleum and metal

refineries; Erosion of natural deposits;

Discharge from mines

Thallium (ppb) 0.5 2 0.04 0.04 0.04 4/17/2002 No Discharge from electronics, glass, and

Leaching from ore-processing sites;

drug factories

Microbiological Contaminants

Fecal coliform/E. Coli (# of 0 NA 0 NA ---- No Human and animal fecal waste

monthly positive samples)

Radioactive Contaminants

Alpha emitters (pCi/L) 0 15 0.7 0.6 0.7 4/17/2002 No Erosion of natural deposits

Unregulated Contaminants

Sulfate (ppm) NA NA 25 NA 4/9/2001 No

Volatile Organic Contaminants

1,1,1-Trichloroethane (ppb) 200 200 1.1 1.1 1.1 8/17/2004 No Discharge from metal degreasing sites

and other factories

Your # of Samples > Sample Exceeds

Contaminant(s) (units) MCLG AL Water AL Date AL Typical Source

Inorganic Contaminants

Copper (ppm) 1.3 1.3 0.87 0 ---- No Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching

from wood preservatives; Corrosion of

household plumbing systems

Lead (ppb) 0 15 13 0 ---- No Corrosion of household plumbing

systems; Erosion of natural deposits

Units Description:

NA: Not applicable

ND: Not detected

NR: Not reported

MNR: Monitoring not required, but recommended.

ppm: parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/L)

ppb: parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (µg/L)

pCi/L: picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity)

MFL: million fibers per liter, used to measure asbestos concentration

ug/L : Number of micrograms of substance in one litre of water

# of monthly positive samples: Number of samples taken monthly that were found to be positive

Important Drinking Water Definitions:

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. MCLs 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 requirements which a water

system must follow.

MRDLG: Maximum residual disinfection level goal. 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.

MRDL: Maximum residual disinfectant level. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control

of microbial contaminants.

Other Eductional Information

Lead

Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. It is possible

that lead levels at your home may be higher than at other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home's

plumbing. If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home's water, you may wish to have your water tested and

flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water. Additional information is available from the Safe Drinking

Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

For more information

Village of Taos Ski Valley Phone: 575-776-8220

Attn: Ray Keen Fax: 575-776-1145

P.O. Box 100 E-mail: vtsvoper@newmex.com

7 Firehouse Rd

Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525-