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Choctaw Lake Lodge located at 2875
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requesting it. Only one (1) Guest Pass will be Lake Rules & Regulations, or otherwise
issued per each assessed lot. Guest Passes
creating a nuisance or disturbance, they
will be available from the Lake Office at the will be required to surrender the Guest Pass
same time that boat stickers are issued in
to the Choctaw Lake Patrol upon request.
the spring, and through-out the remaining
Upon surrendering the Guest Pass, the guest
year upon request. Guest
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Preparing for a 4th of July barbeque
Food
The 4th of July is fast approaching and revelers across the nation are preparing to toast
their independence with family and friends.
For many Americans, backyard barbecues are
synonymous with the Fourth of July, a day
that, in the United States of America, commemorates the adoption of the Declaration
of Independence by the Second Continental
Congress on July 4, 1776.
No Fourth of July barbecue is complete
without food, so hosts should be sure to stock
up on popular barbecue fare like hot dogs
and hamburgers. Though such foods likely
won’t be mistaken for gourmet fare anytime
soon, Fourth of July revelers often embrace
the tradition of grilling up some hot dogs and
hamburgers even if they tend to avoid such
foods throughout the rest of the year. Hosts
Precious few Americans can say they have should not feel pressured to provide gourmet
not been present at a 4th of July barbecue
fare on July 4th, but it is a thoughtful gesture
or witnessed a fireworks display honoring
to ask guests in advance if they have any food
America’s official declaration of independence allergies or need to avoid certain foods for
from Great Britain. Hosting a July 4th barother reasons.
becue for the first time may have some hosts
anxious about throwing a summer soirée to
Beverages
remember, but fun is sure to be had if hosts
It goes without saying that guests will need
remember to include the following backyard
refreshing beverages at parties held in early
barbecue essentials this Independence Day.
July, but be sure to stock up on a variety of
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CHOCTAW LAKE PATROL
y s”
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Monthly Report - May 2015
Specific Activity:
Calls for Service
Alarm Drops
House Checks
Building Checks
Unsecured Doors
56
1
331
262
3
Squad Runs
Fire Runs
911 Hang Ups
Backup Deputy
Resident Assists
7
0
0
5
30
Residential Burglaries
Thefts from Residences
Criminal Damaging
Other Property Crimes
1
0
2
1
Domestic or Neighbor Disputes
Juvenile Complaints
Animal Complaints
Vehicle Crashes
Suspicious Persons
Suspicious Vehicles
2
4
2
0
46
45
Citations:
State
Lake
Documented Warnings
Total Citations
3
15
24
42
Boat Patrol:
Citations
Warnings
Boater Assists / Tows
0
0
0
Arrests:
Felony
Misdemeanors
Juvenile Complaints Filed
Total Arrests
0
0
0
0
Other Activity:
Reports Written
Subpoenas or Civil Papers Served
2
4
Total Mileage: 2211
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Sunday
July 2015 Monthly Planner
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1
2
Saturday
3
Seniors (A)
12pm
5
6
July 4th
Fireworkd
7
8
Choctaw Utilities
Board Mtg (CR) 7pm
13
Zumba (L) 6pm
19
20
9
10
11
16
17
18
24
25
Booster Club
Mtg (CR)7pm
Zumba (L) 6pm
12
14
CLPOA Board
Mtg (CR) 7pm
21
15
Garden Club (A)
7pm
22
Quilt Club (A)
10am
23
Zumba (L) 6pm
26
27
Zumba (L) 6pm
4
Summer Concert
28
29
30
31
Preparing for a 4th of July barbeque
continured from page 4
beverages so guests are not forced to consume
drinks they don’t want. Be sure to have plenty
of water available to guests, and provide
sodas, iced tea and lemonade as well. Offer
alcoholic beverages to adult guests, but don’t
go overboard stocking up on alcohol, as that
might encourage guests to overindulge.
Games
The Peace Pipe, Choctaw Lake, July 2015 7
in some friendly competition as well.
Safety
Though no one wants to think of a 4th of
July celebration taking a turn for the worst,
hosts must prepare for emergencies. Restock
the first-aid kit if necessary and keep a constant eye on guests, especially children, to
ensure everyone is having a safe and happy
time. Program a list of local taxi companies
into your phone so you can easily call for
transportation should any guests have too
much to drink during the festivities. Hosts
should abstain from alcohol so they can serve
as designated driver should the need arise at
the end of the night.
Backyard barbecues are most fun when
guests are entertained, so plan to have some
games available for guests of all ages. Encourage guests to bring a change of clothes
or swimsuits if games will involve water or
something that might soil their clothing. If
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CLPOA Board of Trustees Meeting – May 12, 2015
Board of Trustees Meeting
Substantive Motions Approved
in this Meeting –
Motion 15-004: Sener Calis
made a motion to authorize Barb
Niemeyer to submit the grant request to the Ohio Farm Bureau
for wetlands/watershed monies.
Dar Jones seconded. Motion
passed.
Motion 15-005: Dar Jones made
a motion to grant the variance request for the front setback on the
Fraysier property. Sener Calis
seconded. Motion passed.
Call to Order:
The Board of Trustees meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the
CLPOA conference room.
Gene Brundige: present, Dan
Blazer: telecom, Bob McKinley:
present, Dar Jones: present, Brian Welch: telecom, Tom Boyd:
present, Barb Niemeyer: present,
Vince Cyran: present, Sener Calis: present.
Mike Hexamer (CLPOA Lake
Manager), Ken Petry, Chuck and
Joan Plantz were also present.
Property Owner’s Time:
Steve and Christy Fraysier (lot
0779) was present to request a
variance for a garage addition.
They are planning to convert the
existing garage to living area and
construct a new garage. They
have obtained approval from
their next door neighbors. The
variance is needed for six feet
from the 30 feet road setback.
To be discussed in new business.
Katherine Bushey with Kaman
& Cusimano, LLC addressed the
Board regarding the collection
and other services her company
offers. She discussed various
fees for their collection services.
She presented ways that her firm
can get collection results. To be
discussed in new business.
Minutes:
The April minutes were approved as submitted.
Patrol Report:
(Presented by Mike Hexamer)
The Patrol report was accepted
as submitted.
Maintenance Report:
(Presented by Mike Hexamer)
The Maintenance report was accepted as submitted.
Office Report:
(Presented by Mike Hexamer)
The Office report was accepted
as submitted.
Treasurer’s Report
(Presented by Dar Jones)
The Treasurer’s report was accepted as submitted.
Manager’s Report:
(Presented by Mike Hexamer)
The Activity report was not ready
for this meeting, Mike will have
it prepared and distributed. Mike
reported on the OLCA meeting at
Choctaw Lake. There are several
lakes in the same situation with
collections. The meeting went
very well. Mike recognized the
efforts of the garden club serving food for the meeting. Sener
Calis and Barb Niemeyer recognized Mike for an excellent job.
Mike discussed the savings the
new electronic sign will provide
to the lake. Mike reported that
the marina is preparing to sell
gasoline.
Committees of Trustees:
• Lake Drainage & Roads – nothing to report.
• Public Relations & Publications – nothing to report.
• Constitution, Rules & Regulations – nothing to report.
• Land, Facilities & Long Range
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CLPOA Board of Trustees Meeting – May 12, 2015
continured from page 8
Planning – nothing to report.
• Patrol Security – nothing to report.
• Personnel – nothing to report.
Other Committees:
• Lake Water Quality – Barb
Niemeyer reported that she attended the Farm Bureau lunch
and met several individuals familiar with wetlands. The group
decided to hold a water quality
workshop to discuss what can be
done. The committee would like
to have free use of the lodge for
this event. The Board concurred.
Barb has written a grant request
for a feasibility study for a wetlands and supporting equipment
for water shed improvements.
The grant has a matching portion
from the Ohio Farm Bureau. She
explained that the grant would
support watershed land owners for items such as seed, providing a grain drill (planter) for
cover crops and technical support to reduce soil runoff. The
Board discussed making plans
to prioritize resources from the
grant. Sener Calis made a motion to authorize Barb Niemeyer
to submit the grant request to the
Ohio Farm Bureau for wetlands
monies. Dar Jones seconded.
Motion passed (Motion 15004). Barb reported that the lake
sample results came in high for
this time of year. She will provide the numbers to the Board so
they can be posted for the residents. Sener Calis will be asking waterfront property owners
to place a goose deterrent light
in their yard. Mike reported that
concrete is being poured for the
container ramp. He has ordered
biodegradable hydraulic fluid for
the silt removal equipment.
• Beautification – nothing to report.
• Recreation – Dan Blazer reported that all of the bands have been
lined up for the summer concert
series. The information will be
published in The Peace Pipe.
• Long-Range Planning – nothing to report.
• Choctaw Utilities –nothing to
report.
• Lot Sales – nothing to report.
• Sewer – Dan Blazer reported
that the Sewer Board passed
two motions. One motion to the
Commissioners was to revise
the late fees from 20 days to 30
RUMPKE - COMINGLED
RECYCLING ALLOWABLE MATERIALS
Paper
Newpaper, newpaper inserts, magazines,
catalogs, junk mail, envelopes (with and
without windows), computer paper,
brown paper bags, paperboard (i.e.
cereal boxes), and telephone books.
Plastic Bottles #1-2
All plastic bottles #1-2, such as milk
jugs, soft drinks, laundry detergent and
shampoo bottles. Please remove caps
and rinse bottles. Plastics other than
bottles are not acceptable. No wide
mouth containers or buckets.
Glass
Clear, brown-green and blue glass food
and drink containers, bottles and jars.
days. The other motion to the
Commissioners was to decide
about a shut-off policy. They are
still studying copper in the system and the effects due to water
softeners.
Old Business:
There was no old business to discuss.
New Business:
The Board discussed the variance request from the Fraysier’s
to build a new garage. Chuck
Plantz and Mike shared some
background on this issue. Dar
Jones made a motion to grant
the variance request for the front
setback on the Fraysier property.
Sener Calis seconded. Motion
passed (Motion 15-005).
The Board discussed the upcoming Spring Property Owners’
meeting.
Barb Niemeyer made a motion to
adjourn. Bob McKinley seconded. Motion passed. The meeting
adjourned at 9:57 pm.
Minutes recorded by Craig Smith
Goodyear
Tree Service, LTd.
Professional Tree Triming & Removal • Stump Removal
Bucket Truck & Dump Truck Service
Aluminum & Steel Cans
Aluminum and steel beverage, clean and
rinsed soup and food cans, empty aerosol
cans and aluminum siding and gutters.
Non-allowable Materials
Oil jugs, plastic bags, plastics other than
bottles, wide mouth containers and
buckets, window and drinking glass,
pots, pans, coat hangers, tissues, paint
cans, food contaminated materials
The Board discussed the presentation by Katherine Bushey with
Kaman & Cusimano, LLC. The
Board decided to form a committee and meet with Katherine to
answer some questions that came
up in the discussion. Gene Brundige, Sener Calis, Tom Boyd and
Dar Jones volunteered to serve
on this committee.
Ben Goodyear
Owner/Operator
1769 State Route 56 NW
London, OH 43140
Phone: (740) 852-9929
Cell: (614) 206-2600
10 The Peace Pipe, Choctaw Lake, July 2015
Yard Of The Month – June 2015
Finally, Spring has arrived! You can tell
by driving around on the east and west
side of the lake, that people are so happy
to get out and work in their yards. Once
again, the Choctaw Garden Club will
recognize a garden on the east and west
side, for each month of the summer.
Congratulations to Karen Taylor at
1935 Suqulak Trail on the East Side, and
John and Donna Killian at 1280 Chickasaw on the West Side.
Driving around, there are so many
lovely yards. It is so nice to see color and
hard work after a very cold, white, gray,
and frozen
winter.
Congratulations to both and Happy
Spring to all! Summer is right around the
corner….see you all on the lake
Pictured above is Karen Taylor’s home at
1935 Suqulak Trail on the East Side.
And the June 2015 yard of the month
on the West Side (pictured right), belongs
to John and Donna Killian at 1280
Chickasaw Drive.
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For everyone’s safety
Saturday – July 11,2015
Safe boating rules are being enforced!
1. Maintain a counter-clockwise flow around the lake
a. This includes wave runners
2. Maximum speed limit for all watercraft is a maximum of
35 MPH, conditions permitting!
3. No Wake means idle speed only per Ohio Boating Laws
4. From sundown to sunrise (red lights blinking):
a. No skiing and no wave runners on the lake
b. Lights and No Wake applies to all boats
5. Life jackets must be available on all kayaks, canoes, paddle
boats, paddleboards, etc. One for each rider. Life jackets must
be worn by all operators and riders on wave runners.
6. An Observer, at least 10 Yrs of age, is required at all times when
towing a skier, tuber, wakeboarder, etc.
7. Only boats with 2015 Choctaw stickers on them are permitted
on the lake.
Read the entire list of safe boating rules in Choctaw’s Rules and
Regulations, available on our website www.lakechoctaw.com
40758172
3 PM to 11 PM – At the Choctaw Lake Lodge & Arrowhead
Please Join Us at - 7th Annual
“Save the Ta Ta’s Beach Party and Festival”
A family event with live music, games, food and good times
This is a rain or shine event
as we have rented the lodge
in case of bad weather
All net
proceeds go
to the
Madison
County
Hospital’s
Breast Cancer
Endowment
“The Emeralds”
6:30 PM to 11 PM
“The Strays”
4 PM to 5:30 PM
Many thanks to our sponsors
If you would like to be a sponsor, call Patti at 740-490-7008
The Marina is Open!
Join us for the annual
July 4
Fishing Tournamnet
Launch at 6am
Weigh-in at 10am
Shop with us this summer!
Snacks
Ice Cream
Bagged Ice
Live Bait
Visit us for all of your boating needs!
Marine grade fuel • Batteries • Oil • Parts
12 The Peace Pipe, Choctaw Lake, July 2015
A snap shot of last year’s water quality
2014 Consumer Confidence
Is my water safe?
Choctaw Utilities, INC, has a current,
unconditioned license to operate our
water system. We are pleased to present this year’s Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) as required by the Safe Drinking
Water Act (SDWA). This report is designed to provide details
about where your water comes from,
what it contains, and how it compares
to standards set by regulatory agencies. This report is a snapshot of last
year’s water quality. We are committed to providing you with information
because informed customers are our
best allies.
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 (800-4264791).
Where does my water come from?
Choctaw Utilities, INC. receives its
drinking water from three water wells
that are each 250 feet deep. This
is considered to be a ground water
source. These wells are located at the
north-east end of Choctaw Lake, at the
water plant. These wells are protected
by green space and easements which
ensure a 300ft radius around all wells.
Possible contamination sources are
limited to surface water infiltration
Source water assessment and its
availability
Ohio EPA has completed a study of
Choctaw Utilities, INC, source of
drinking water to identify potential
contaminant sources and provide
guidance on protecting the drinking
water source.
According to this study, the aquifer
(water-rich zone) that supplies water
to Choctaw Utilities, INC has a low
susceptibility to contamination. This
determination is based on the following • Presence of thick protective layer
of clay overlying the aquifer • Significant depth (over 100 feet below ground
surface) of the aquifer • No evidence
to suggest that ground water has been
impacted by any significant levels of
chemical contaminants from human
activities • Presence of significant potential contaminant sources in the protection area This susceptibility means
that under currently existing conditions, the likelihood of the aquifer becoming contaminated is relatively low.
Any likelihood of contamination can
be minimized by implementing appropriate protective measures. More
information about the source water
assessment and what consumers can
do to help protect the aquifer is available by calling Choctaw Utilities, INC
office, 2875 Oneida Dr. London, OH
(740) 852-2593, Jim Moran.
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;
and 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?
Choctaw Utilities INC. have quarterly
water meetings which are held the first
Monday of January, April, July and
October, unless those dates fall on a
holiday in which case the meeting is
postponed to the following Monday.
Times and dates are posted on reader
boards located at the front of each lake
entrance.
Description of Water Treatment
Process
Your water is treated by disinfection.
Disinfection involves the addition of
chlorine or other disinfectant to kill
dangerous bacteria and microorganisms that may be in the water.
Disinfection is considered to be one
of the major public health advances of
the 20th century.
Water Conservation Tips
Did you know that the average U.S.
household uses approximately 400
gallons of water per day or 100 gallons per person per day? Luc ily, there
are many low-cost and no-cost ways
to conserve water. Small changes can
make a big difference – try one today
and soon it will become second nature.
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A snap shot of last year’s water quality
continured from page 12
• Take short showers - a 5 minute
shower uses 4 to 5 gallons of water
compared to up to 50 gallons for a
bath.
• Shut off water while brushing your
teeth, washing your hair and shaving
and save up to 500 gallons a month.
• Use a water-efficient showerhead.
They’re inexpensive, easy to install,
and can save you up to 750 gallons a
month.
• Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You
can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.
• Water plants only when necessary.
• Fix leaky toilets and faucets. Faucet
washers are inexpensive and take only
a few minutes to replace. To check
your toilet for a leak, place a few drops
of food coloring in the tank and wait.
If it seeps into the toilet bowl without
flushing, you have a leak.
Fixing it or replacing it with a new,
more efficient model can save up to
1,000 gallons a month.
• Adjust sprinklers so only your lawn
is watered. Apply water only as fast as
the soil can absorb it and during the
cooler parts of the day to reduce evaporation.
• Teach your kids about water conservation to ensure a future generation
that uses water wisely. Make it a family effort to reduce next month’s water
bill!
• Visit www.epa.gov/watersense for
more information.
Source Water Protection Tips
Protection of drinking water is everyone’s responsibility. You can help protect your community’s drinking water
source in several ways:
• Eliminate excess use of lawn and
garden fertilizers and pesticides – they
contain hazardous chemicals that can
reach your drinking water source.
• Pick up after your pets.
• If you have your own septic system, properly maintain your system
to reduce leaching to water sources or
consider connecting to a public water
system.
• Dispose of chemicals properly; take
used motor oil to a recycling center.
• Volunteer in your community. Find
a watershed or wellhead protection
organization in your community and
volunteer to help. If there are no active groups, consider starting one. Use
EPA’s Adopt Your Watershed to locate
groups in your community, or visit
the Watershed Information Network’s
How to Start a Watershed Team.
• Organize a storm drain stenciling
project with your local government or
water supplier. Stencil a message next
to the street drain reminding people
“Dump No Waste - Drains to River”
or “Protect Your Water.” Produce and
distribute a flyer for households to remind residents that storm drains dump
directly into your local water body.
Special monitoring requirements
violations
Choctaw Utilities, INC had a lead and
copper treatment technique violation
(type 59) for failure to maintain the
specified range of orthophosphate in
the distribution system. The violation
was attended to and resolved.
Additional Information for Lead
If present, elevated levels of lead can
cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young
children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components
associated with service lines and home
plumbing. Choctaw Utilities, INC is
responsible for
providing high quality drinking water,
but 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.
Water Quality Data Table
In order to ensure that tap water is safe
to drink, EPA prescribes regulations
which limit the amount of contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The table below lists all of
the drinking water contaminants that
we detected during the calendar year
of this report. Although many more
contaminants were tested, only those
substances listed below were found
in your water. All sources of drinking
water contain some naturally occur-
ring contaminants. At low levels, these
substances are generally not harmful in our drinking water. Removing
all contaminants would be extremely
expensive, and in most cases, would
not provide increased protection of
public health. A few naturally occurring minerals may actually improve
the taste of drinking water and have
nutritional value at low levels. 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 vary significantly from year to year, or the system
is not considered vulnerable to this
type of contamination. As such, some
of our data, though representative,
may be more than one year old. In this
table you will find terms and abbreviations that might not be familiar to you.
To help you better understand these
terms, we have provided the definitions below the table.
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keep it legal, keep it safe
The only type of fireworks that can be legally purchased and discharged
in Ohio is trick and novelty fireworks. These include items that smoke,
sparkle, snap and snake. All other fireworks are illegal in Ohio. Under
Ohio’s fireworks law, penalties can be applied for the illegal possession or
discharge of fireworks. First-time offenders are subject to up to a $1,000
fine and six months imprisonment.
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TTHMs [Total
Trihalomethanes]
(ppb)
NA
80
3.5
2.1
3.8
2014
No
By-product of drinking water
disinfection
Inorganic Contaminants
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Nitrate [measured as
Nitrogen] (ppm)
10
10
0.62
0.3
0.62
2014
No
Nitrite [measured as
Nitrogen] (ppm)
1
1
0.43
0.1
0.43
2014
No
Runoff from fertilizer use;
Leaching from septic tanks,
sewage; Erosion of natural
deposits
Runoff from fertilizer use;
Leaching from septic tanks,
sewage; Erosion of natural
deposits
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continured from page 13
MCLG MCL,
or
TT, or Your
Range
Sample
MRDLG MRDL Water Low High Date Violation
Contaminants
Unit Descriptions
Typical Source
Term
ppm
Definition
ppm: parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/L)
ppb
ppb: parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (µg/L)
NA
NA: not applicable
Disinfectants & Disinfectant By-Products
(There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants)
TTHMs [Total
By-product of drinking water
NA
80
3.5
2.1
3.8
2014
No
Trihalomethanes]
disinfection
(ppb)
Inorganic Contaminants
Nitrate [measured as
Nitrogen] (ppm)
10
Nitrite [measured as
Nitrogen] (ppm)
1
10
1
0.62
0.43
0.3
0.1
0.62
0.43
2014
2014
No
No
Runoff from fertilizer use;
Leaching from septic tanks,
sewage; Erosion of natural
deposits
Runoff from fertilizer use;
Leaching from septic tanks,
sewage; Erosion of natural
deposits
ND
ND: Not detected
NR
NR: Monitoring not required, but recommended.
Important Drinking Water Definitions
Term
MCLG
MCL
TT
Unit Descriptions
Term
ppm
Definition
ppm: parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/L)
AL
Variances and Exemptions
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MRDLG
Definition
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.
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15
TT: Treatment Technique: A required process
intended toon
reduce
the level
of a contaminant in drinking water.
AL: Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded,
triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must
follow.
Variances and Exemptions: State or EPA permission not to meet an MCL
or a treatment technique under certain conditions.
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. 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.
MNR: Monitored Not Regulated
MPL: State Assigned Maximum Permissible Level
Deluxe ContraCting
MRDL
roofing, gutters anD siDing
MNR
MPL
TT Violation
Length
Choctaw Utilities, INC
had a lead and copper
treatment technique
violation (type 59) for
failure to maintain the
specified range of
orthophosphate in the
distribution system.
The violation was
attended to and
resolved.
Januray through
June 2014
monitoring
period
Dean Snyder
Lead and copper rule
violations
Project Manager
THRIFTY PLUMBING
Steps Taken to
Correct the
Violation
(614) 348-7584
fax (740) 426-6471
Explanation
Increased amount
of orthophosphate
being delivered to
the system
Thrifty Plumbing would like to make our customers and
neighbors aware of the 4/16/2015 NECA act.
The changes will affect the new appliances you buy.
Water Heaters may not fit into the present space they
now occupy.
The changes may affect the cost for replacement.
If we can help answer your concerns
call 740-852-4343.
Jim
PL#11111
Health Effects Language
Copper is an essential
nutrient, but some people
who drink water containing
copper in excess of the
action level over a
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relatively short amount of
time could experience
gastrointestinal distress.
Some people who drink
water containing copper in
excess of the action level
over many years could
suffer liver or kidney
damage. People with
Wilson's Disease should
consult their personal
doctor.
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Variances and Exemptions
or a treatment technique under certain conditions.
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
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disinfectants
controlChoctaw
microbial contaminants.
MRDL: Maximum residual disinfectant level. 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.
MNR: Monitored Not Regulated
MPL: State Assigned Maximum Permissible Level
MRDLG
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ppb
ppb: parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (µg/L)
NA
NA: not applicable
ND
NR
from
ND: Not detected
page 14
NR: Monitoring not required, but recommended.
MRDL
MNR
MPL
Important Drinking Water Definitions
Term
MCLG
MCL
TT
AL
Variances and Exemptions
MRDLG
MRDL
MNR
MPL
TT Violation
Lead and copper rule
violations
Definition
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.
TT: Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level
of a contaminant in drinking water.
AL: Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded,
triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must
follow.
Variances and Exemptions: State or EPA permission not to meet an MCL
or a treatment technique under certain conditions.
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. 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.
MNR: Monitored Not Regulated
MPL: State Assigned Maximum Permissible Level
Explanation
Length
Choctaw Utilities, INC
had a lead and copper
treatment technique
violation (type 59) for
failure to maintain the
specified range of
orthophosphate in the
distribution system.
The violation was
attended to and
resolved.
Januray through
June 2014
monitoring
period
Steps Taken to
Correct the
Violation
Increased amount
of orthophosphate
being delivered to
the system
TT Violation
Lead and copper rule
violations
Explanation
Length
Choctaw Utilities, INC
had a lead and copper
treatment technique
violation (type 59) for
failure to maintain the
specified range of
orthophosphate in the
distribution system.
The violation was
attended to and
resolved.
Januray through
June 2014
monitoring
period
Steps Taken to
Correct the
Violation
Health Effects Language
Increased amount
of orthophosphate
being delivered to
the system
Copper is an essential
nutrient, but some people
who drink water containing
copper in excess of the
action level over a
relatively short amount of
time could experience
gastrointestinal distress.
Some people who drink
water containing copper in
excess of the action level
over many years could
suffer liver or kidney
damage. People with
Wilson's Disease should
consult their personal
doctor.
For more information please contact:
Contact Name: James Moran
Address:
2875 Oneida Dr
London, OH 43140
Phone: 740-852-2593
Website: www.lakechoctaw.com
Health Effects Language
Copper is an essential
nutrient, but some people
who drink water containing
copper in excess of the
action level over a
relatively short amount of
time could experience
gastrointestinal distress.
Some people who drink
water containing copper in
excess of the action level
over many years could
suffer liver or kidney
damage. People with
Wilson's Disease should
consult their personal
doctor.
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Lake Water Quality Update
As of June 15th, the writing of this update,
the lake water temperature has been on a roller
coaster. It was at a 5 year record high for samedate reading in early May, then was at a 5 year
record low by early June. The water temperature plays an important role with respect to the
growth rate of the blue-green algae in the lake.
The algae jumped off to a quick start in May,
then was set-back by the lake water treatment
mid-May. The treatment was very successful and
testing results showed a significant drop in the
hazardous algae cell density in our water after
the treatment. The treatment was administered
using the Maintenance pontoon boat, making use
of our permit to do our own treatments and at a
significant cost savings. A treatment manual has
been written to ensure consistent and accurate
treatments are made each and every time. However, with the warmer temperatures of mid-June
the algae was once again on the increase. It is
expected that a total of 3 or 4 treatments will be
required this summer to help reduce the algae
content in the water. Lab results from early June
show that Planktothrix is still the dominant
species of cyanobacteria in our water, although
there are two other species of cyanobacteria of
sufficient quantity to also keep an eye on. Microcystin analysis results from a sample pulled
and sent to the lab on June 9th found the toxin
level to be at 3.499 ppb, well below the 6.0 ppb
level where an advisory would be posted. The Ph
of the lake water has improved this year so far,
partially due to the effectiveness of the treatment.
The dissolved oxygen measurements have been
better as well, with levels running in a good range
to support our fish without showing ‘supersaturation’ due to excessive algae. On the average, year
to date, clarity measurements have been running
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Lake Water Quality Update
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slightly better than the prior 3 years. The nearly 4 inch rainfall on June 13th
that resulted in flooding and tons of floating debris washing into the lake
Insurance
has
always
definitely impacted our water
quality. The volume
of water
was sufficient
to change our lake water conditions significantly,
lot of existing
beenwashing
our athing.
algae over the dam while bringing in a lot of nutrients to fuel future algae
growth and also raising the average lake temperature quite a bit, aiding
algae reproduction rates. As of this writing, the lake has not settled enough
to retest. It would not be unusual with the warmer temperatures and high
nutrient loading for the blue-green algae content to increase rapidly, resulting in the need for the second lake water treatment to be applied.
The sediment removal project is underway in the south end of the lake.
Equipment is up and running well. Please steer well clear of the barge and
track hoe as well as the sediment containers as they are transported to and
from the lift station in the Marina Bay.
An expanded aeration trial is underway in one of the isolated coves to
determine if circulating the water through aeration will yield any benefits
for our lake water quality. The hoses and diffusers are on the bottom, so
you do not have to be concerned about boating over them.
We expect to publish in the next Peace Pipe, the August issue, summaries of the two projects completed by the OSU Honors Students that we
hosted last Summer.
As always, please do your part to help improve our lake water quality.
Ensure any lawn fertilizer used on your lawn is phosphorus free. Actively
harass the geese so that they seek other environments. Lasers and yellow blinking goose deterrent lights are two means of accomplishing this.
Do not feed the geese. Keep lawn clippings out of the lake and drainage
ditches to prevent additional nutrients making their way into our water.
Abide by both the no wake/idle speed only and ‘no plow’ rules to minimize
stirring of bottom sediments rich in phosphorus. If lake front, make sure
your shoreline is adequately protected to prevent erosion. All construction
projects involving bare earth require erosion control as well. And finally,
please keep all soaps and other potential phosphorus containing materials
out of the water. Together, we can make a difference!
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