Annual Drinking Water Quality Report 2021

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The Hoopa Valley Public Utilities District (HVPUD) presents this Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) to all customers in accordance with 40 CFR 141. HVPUD is committed to providing safe drinking water to this community by having qualified personnel who are certified by the California State Water Resources Control Board to operate, maintain, repair and manage our water treatment plants and the distribution system within the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation. This report is a snapshot of your water quality, including details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies.

Hoopa Valley Public Utilities District (HVPUD) P.O. Box 656, Hoopa, California 95546-0656 (530) 625-4543 | FAX: (530) 625-4112

Updates from HVPUD

• Infrastructure Grants: HVPUD is implementing multiple grants to upgrade water meters, water storage tanks, identify waterlines, pump houses, and emergency generators for three pumping facilities.
  
• Security: As funding is available, the district has been fencing tank sites to help prevent vandalism and damage to our water infrastructure.
  
• Treatment Plant Upgrade: HVPUD is currently upgrading the Campbell Creek Water Treatment Plant, scheduled to be completed by September 2022. This upgrade was funded by the Indian Health Service and U.S.D.A Rural Development.
  

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. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and 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 2 surface water sources: The Trinity River and Campbell Creek. The water from these surface sources is processed through a microfiltration and disinfection system.

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 EPA's 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 including:

• Microbial contaminants: Such as viruses and bacteria from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
  
• Inorganic contaminants: Such as salts and metals, naturally occurring or resulting from runoff, wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
  
• Pesticides and herbicides: From agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
  
• Organic chemical contaminants: Synthetic and volatile organic chemicals from industrial processes, petroleum production, gas stations, runoff, and septic systems.
  
• Radioactive contaminants: Naturally occurring or resulting from oil and gas production and mining.
  

Water Quality Table

The table below lists all of the drinking water contaminants 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.

Disinfectants

Disinfection By-Products

Inorganic Contaminants

Lead and Copper Rule

Surface Water Treatment (Turbidity)

Special Education Statements

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. PWS system 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 at 1-800-426-4791 or at http://www.epa.gov/your-drinking-water/basic-information-about-lead-drinking-water.

Additional Information for Turbidity Turbidity is a measure of the clarity of water. We monitor this as an indicator of the effectiveness of our filtration system.

Microbiological Testing

We are required to test your water regularly for signs of microbial contamination.

Public Notice for Monitoring/Reporting Violations

During the period covered by this report, we did not complete all monitoring or testing for the contaminants listed below, and therefore cannot be sure of the quality of your drinking water during that time. Violations which have not been returned to compliance will be repeated annually.

What should I do? There is nothing you need to do at this time. We will work with our regulatory official to conduct all required contaminant monitoring as directed.

Significant Deficiencies

Sanitary deficiencies are defects in a water system's infrastructure or management that may cause interruptions to the protection system. The following is a listing of significant deficiencies that have yet to be corrected.

• Deficiency Title: Cable Opening in Roof
  • Due Date: 7/31/2022
  • Description: Redwood tanks have openings in the roof for target cables that can allow contaminants to enter.
  • Corrective Action: NSF-certified gasket material should be used to seal around the cable and opening. If not functional, the opening should be sealed.
  • Progress: Geotech work done (10/6/2020). Tanks should be replaced by summer 2022.
    
• Deficiency Title: Substandard Hatch
  • Due Date: 7/31/2022
  • Description: Manhole access openings on Redwood and HDPE tanks are poorly designed, allowing pests and dust to enter.
  • Corrective Action: Redwood tanks should have new gasketed/locked covers. HDPE tank hatches need better sealing.
  • Progress: Redwood tank replacement due summer 2022.
    
• Deficiency Title: Telescope Tank (25,000-gallons), Upper Community Rd (Shop Ctr) Tank, and N Agency Tank
  • Due Date: 10/7/2022
  • Description: Several potential openings for contaminants (holes, lack of seal, unsealed covers, unscreened vents).
  • Corrective Action: Inspect tanks and plug/screen any openings. Repairs can be temporary pending tank replacement.
  • Progress: Screening is placed over holes of the 3 redwood tanks (5/28/2021).
    
• Deficiency Title: No Backup power for the Pumping Facilities
  • Due Date: 12/1/2022
  • Description: None of the pumping facilities have backup power supplies.
  • Corrective Action: Grant received from USEPA to purchase generators. We plan to have generators operatable by September 30, 2022.
    

Unit Descriptions

How can I get involved?

Please contact the number provided below for more information or for a translated copy. Please share this information with others who drink this water (e.g., apartments, nursing homes, schools).

Contact: Linnea Jackson, General Manager Phone: (530) 625-4543 x 12 PO Box 656, Hoopa, California 95546