Annual Drinking Water Quality Report 2022

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Hoopa Valley Public Utilities District (HVPUD) 296 Loop Road, P.O. Box 656, Hoopa, CA 95546 (530) 625-4543 | Fax: (530) 625-4112

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. We are committed to providing you with information because informed customers are our best allies.

Updates from HVPUD

HVPUD was awarded grants from the USDA Rural Development and the Indian Health Service in the combined amount of $3.2 Million Dollars for the funded for Campbell Creek Water Treatment Plant Modifications.

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.

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.

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 Notes (6/1/2023): Construction of one of the three redwood tanks has started and is expected to be completed by end of year 2023. The other 2 are being replaced in the next two years.
    
• Deficiency Title: Substandard Hatch
  • Due Date: 7/31/2022
  • Description: Manhole access openings on Redwood and HDPE tanks are poorly designed and difficult to maintain.
  • Corrective Action Notes (6/2023): ONE OF THE THREE Redwood Tank is being replaced summer of 2023 and the other 2 are being replaced by end of year 2025.
    
• Deficiency Title: Telescope Tank (25,000-gallons), Upper Community Rd (Shop Ctr) Tank, and N Agency Tank
  • Due Date: 3/31/2023
  • Description: Several potential openings for contaminants to enter the water supply: holes in the redwood; lack of seal between the roof and shell; unsealed covers; unscreened vents.
  • Corrective Action: Safely and thoroughly inspect the tanks. Any direct openings to the tank's interior need to be plugged or, at the very least, screened, and shrouded.
  • Corrective Action Notes (3/2023): Holes in tanks have been Plugged and or screened and are updated and improved every 6 months. Soffit Screens and Openings Between the Tank Shell (Wall) and Roof have been screened as instructed. And vent screens have been shrouded and screened and are inspected and improved every 6 months.
    

Unit Descriptions

How can I get involved?

Please feel free to 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 PO Box 656, Hoopa, California 95546 Phone: (530) 625-4543 Fax: (530) 625-4112