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2008 Consumer Confidence Report & Annual Water Supply Statement
East Side Springs
Consumer Confidence Report For
Customers of East Side Spring
Public Water System ID# NY 3304340
The Onondaga County Water Authority (by contract) is responsible for maintaining the water system for customers receiving water originating
from East Side spring. East Side spring is located in Tully, NY on the east side of Route 11A approximately ½ mile south of the intersection of
Solvay Rd. A Source Water Assessment for East Side spring has recently been completed by the New York State Department of Health.
East Side spring is a ground water source. Water fills the covered springhouse and flows by gravity into a chlorination building located off
Route 11A approximately 1/4 mile north of the spring. The water then continues on feeding approximately 10,179 gallons a day to 12 customers.
These customers are located on Route 11A from a point starting just north of the spring and ending about 2 miles away. There are 2 customers
between the spring and the chlorination building that receive unchlorinated water that is not suitable for drinking. OCWA customers in this area
are intermingled with houses having their own wells.
The only treatment this water receives is disinfection by the addition of chlorine. The chlorine level in the system is checked daily by a resident
and the chlorination building is visited by an OCWA employee at least every other day. Testing for bacteria is performed weekly and additional
monitoring for chemical contaminants is done on a schedule which meets or exceeds requirements set by the New York State Sanitary Code.
Below is a list of contaminants found in your water in 2008. In cases where a contaminant is tested for less than once per year, the most
recent results (prior to 2008) are included. Please refer to the main part of OCWA’s Consumer Confidence Report for more information and for
a listing of abbreviations used. Entry point samples are taken at the effluent of the chlorination building. Distribution system samples are taken>
at customers taps.
Detected contaminants sampled at the entry point
Likely source: Discharge of drilling wastes, discharge from metal refineries, erosion of natural deposits
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Violation yes/no
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Sampling date(s)
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Level found
(range)
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Units
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MCLG
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Regulatory limit (MCL, TT, or AL)
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| Barium |
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No
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Jul 08 |
0.23
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mg/L
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2
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2
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Likely source: Naturally occurring
| Calcium |
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No
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Jul 08 |
86
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mg/L
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NA
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NA
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Likely source: Naturally occurring, road salts
| Chloride |
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No
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Jul 08 |
45
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mg/L
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NA
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250
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Likely source: Added to water to kill harmful bacteria and to prevent the regrowth of bacteria
| Chlorine, free, no residual |
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No
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Every other day in 2008 |
1.19
(0.94-1.68) |
mg/L
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NA
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4 (MRDL)
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Likely source: Indicates the presence of metals such as iron
| Color |
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No
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Jul 08 |
2
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units
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15
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NA
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Erosion of naturl deposits
| Chromium |
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No
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Jul 08 |
1.4
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µg/L |
100
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100
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Likely source: Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits, leaching from wood preservatives
| Copper |
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No
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Jul 08
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0.0025 |
mg/L
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1.3
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AL = 1.3
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Likely source: Erosion of natural deposits, discharge from fertilizer. OCWA does not add fluoride to the water here.
| Fluoride |
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No
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Jul 08
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0.16 |
mg/L
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NA
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2.2
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Likely source: Erosion of natural deposits, discharge from fertilizer. OCWA does not add fluoride to the water here.
| Fluoride |
| No |
Jul 08 |
0.16 |
mg/L |
NA |
2.2 |
Likely source: Naturally occurring
| Magnesium |
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No
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Jul 08
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32
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mg/L
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NA
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NA
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Likely source: Erosion of natural deposits
| Nickel |
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No
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Jul 08
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6.1 |
µg/L
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NA
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NA
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Likely source: Runoff from fertilizer use, leaching from septic tanks, sewage, erosion of natural deposits
| Nitrate |
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No
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Jul 08
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5.5
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mg/L
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10
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10
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Health effect of nitrate:
Although nitrate was detected below the MCL, it was detected at 5.5 mg/L, which
is greater than one-half of the MCL. Therefore, we are required to present the
following information on nitrate in drinking water.
Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 mg/L is a health risk for infants
of less than 6 months of age. High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause
blue-baby syndrome. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods of time
because of rainfall or agricultural activity. If you are caring for an infant,
you should ask for advice from your health care provider.
Likely source: Naturally occurring, road salts, water softeners,
animal wastes
| Sodium |
| No |
Jul 08 |
26 |
mg/L |
NA |
See health effects. |
Health Effect of Sodium: There is no MCL for Sodium. However, water containing more than 20 mg/L of sodium should not be used for
drinking by people on severely restricted sodium diets. Water containing more than 270 mg/L of sodium should not be used for drinking by
people on moderately restricted diets.
Likely source: Naturally occurring
| Sulfate |
| No |
Jul 08 |
26 |
mg/L |
NA |
250 |
About radon
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas found
in soil and outdoor air that may also be found in
drinking water and indoor air. Some people exposed to
elevated radon levels over many years in drinking
water may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
The main risk is lung cancer from radon entering
indoor air from soil under homes. For additional
information call your state radon program
(800-458-1158) or call EPA’s Radon Hotline
(800-SOS-RADON).
In anticipation of the EPA adopting regulations for radon in ground water systems OCWA tested for it in February and August 2008.
The effluent of the Chlorination Building was used as the sampling point. The average amount of Radon detected was 479 pCi/L.
This ranged from 431 pCi/L in February to 537 pCi/L in August.
Detected contaminants sampled in the distribution system
Likely source: Added to water to kill harmful bacteria and to prevent the regrowth of bacteria.
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Violation yes/no
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Sampling date(s)
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Average level found
(range)
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Units
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MCLG
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Regulatory limit (MCL, TT, or AL)
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| Chlorine (free, residual) |
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No
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Weekly in 2008
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0.94
(0.70-1.26)
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mg/L
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NA
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4 (MRDL)
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About chlorine: Chlorine is added to your water to kill bacteria. In 2008, OCWA
took weekly bacteriological samples along with the weekly chlorine samples. All
fifty-three samples were negative for coliform bacteria. No violations occurred.
Likely source: Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives.
| Copper |
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No
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Sep 08
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1.21
(0.049-1.6) |
mg/L
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1.3
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AL = 1.3
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OCWA must test five houses in this district every 3 years
for lead and copper. The highest and second highest
concentrations of lead/copper of these five hoses are
then averaged together. This result must be at or
below the Action Levels, or corrosion control treatment
techniques must be started. In 2008, none of the houses tested were above the Action Level for lead. Only one home exceeded the Action Level for copper.
OCWA will test for lead and copper again in 2011.
Likely source: Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural deposits
| Lead |
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No
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Sep 08 |
3.1
(ND-3.2)
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µg/L
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0
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AL = 15
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Likely source: By-product of drinking water chlorination. TTHMs form when source water contains large amounts of organic matter.
| Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) |
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No
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Aug 08
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5.8
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µg/L
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NA
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80
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Disinfection by-products:
During disinfection, certain by-products form as a
result of chlorine reacting with naturally occurring
organic matter. The disinfection process is carefully
monitored so that disinfection is effective, while
levels of disinfection by-products are kept low.
Trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs) are
classes of chemicals that OCWA is required to monitor
in its distribution system.
SWAP summary for East Side Spring
The NYS DOH has evaluated the East Side Spring's susceptibility to contamination under the Source Water Assessment Program
(SWAP), and their findings are summarized in the paragraph below. It is important to stress that these assessments were created using
available information and only estimate the potential for source water contamination. Elevated susceptibility ratings do not mean that source
water contamination has or will occur for East Side Spring. The East Side Spring water supply provides treatment and regular monitoring to
ensure the water delivered to consumers meets all applicable standards.
Based on the analysis of available information, this spring source is rated as having a medium susceptibility to protozoa and pesticide
contamination. This rating is due primarily to the high percentage of pasture and row crop land covers (respectively) in the assessment area.
No permitted discharges or other regulated facilities have been identified in the assessment area using GIS.
Other useful information
Your water's pH is about 7.5.
Your water's hardness is about 22 grains per gallon (about 376 ppm CaCO3).
Phone numbers
Questions about water quality: Bob Rusyn, 315-673-4304 x11
Onondaga County Health Dept, questions about Source Water Assessment
Program: 315-435-6600
EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline: 800-426-4791.
More information:  or 315-455-7061
After hours & weekend emergency answering service 315-475-7601
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