_________Baymeadows Estates________

2006 Water Quality Report

System ID # 0690031
Is my water Safe?
Last year as in years past, you tap water met all U.S. Environmental Agency (EPD) and
state drinking water health standards. Local water vigilantly safeguards its water supplies
and once again we are proud to report that our system has not violated maximum
contaminant level or any other water quality standards.

Do I need to take special precautions?

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking Water than the general
population. Immunocompromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing
Chemotherapy, persons who 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?

Your water comes from four groundwater well approximately 500 feet deep. This water
source is commonly called the Upper Floridian Aquifer and provides ample volumes of
water for your family. The wells are located on a site owed by The Baymeadows Estates.
This property is protected from activities that could potentially cause contamination of
this water source. We perform treatment at the wells to include removal of contaminants
and chlorine disinfection.

Source water assessment and its availability

Our Source Water Assessment has been completed. You can obtain a copy of the Source
Water Assessment by call (912) 384-6090 or it will be posted at 240 Alan Street, Douglas
Ga, 31535.

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 pock 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 salt and metals, which can be occurring or result from urban storm water 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 storm runoff, 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, EPD prescribes regulation 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 bottles water,
which must provide the same protection for public health.

How can I get involved?

If you see any suspicious activity, Please report it to our office at (912) 384-6090

Water Quality Data Table

The table below lists all of the drinking water contaminants we detected that are
applicable for the calendar year of the 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 the table is from test done in the calendar year of the report. The
EPD or the State requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year
because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change.

Your Sample Exceeds Typical

Contaminants Al Water Date AL Source
Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Decafluorobiphenyl 8.0 to 12.0 10.5 September/2006 NO By product of
SS (ug/L) drinking water
chlorination.
SS-2-BPA 3.5 to 6.5 4.65 September/2006 NO By product of
(ug/L) drinking water
chlorination

Well# 7
Your Sample Exceeds Typical
Contaminants MCL Water Date AL Source
VOC
Bromofluorobenzene 3.5 to 6.5 4.9 April/2006 NO Discharge from industrial
(ug/L) chemical factories
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 3.5 to 6.5 3.7 April/2006 NO Discharge from industrial
(ug/L) chemical factories
 # Samples
Your Sample Exceeding Exceeds Typical
Contaminants MCLG AL Water Date AL AL Source

Inorganic Contaminants
Copper – 1. 3 1. 3 .115 February 0 NO Corrosion of
household
action level at /2006 plumbing
consumer system;
taps (ppm) Erosion of
natural
deposits.
Lead – Action 0 15 .125 February 0 NO Corrosion of
household
Level at /2006 plumbing
consumer tap system;
(ppb) Erosion of
natural
deposits.

Well # 7
Your Sample Range of Violation Typical
Contaminants MCLG MCL Water Date Detections No/Yes Source
Inorganic Contaminants
Nitrate 10.0 10.0 ND March/2006 ND-10.0 NO Runoff from
fertilizer use

Well # 6
Your Sample Range of Violation Typical
Contaminants MCLG MCL Water Date Detections No/Yes Source
Inorganic Contaminants
Nitrate 10.0 10.0 ND March/2006 ND-10.0 NO Runoff from
fertilizer use

Range of
Your Sample detections Violation Typical
Contaminants MCLG AL Water Date No/Yes Source
Radioactive Contaminants Sample # 17170
Alpha 0 15 <3 February/2005 ND-15 NO Decay of
natural
emitters pCi/1 and
(pCi/1) manmade
deposits
Combined 0 5 <2 February/2005 ND-5 NO Erosion of
natural
radium pCi/1 deposits

Chlorine
Annual Average .76
Range Low .5 High 2.0
 Unit Descriptions
Term Definition

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

NA NA: Not applicable

ND ND: Not detected

NR NR: Monitoring not required, but recommended.

Import Drinking Water Definitions

Terms Definition

MCLG 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 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 TT: Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the

level of a contaminant in drinking water.

AL AL: Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if

exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system
must follow.

Variances and Variances and Exemptions: Sate or EPA permission not to meet an Exemptions MCL or
Exemptions a treatment techique under certain conditions.

MRDLG 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 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 MNR: Monitored Not Regulated

MPL MPL: State Assigned Maximum Permissible Level

For more information please contact:

Alan Paulk
240 Alan Drive
Douglas, Ga 31535
Phone: (912) 384-6090