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2019 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Drinking Water Report for the
Town of Burlington Water System
We're pleased to present to you this year's Annual Quality Water Report. This report is designed to provide you with information about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. The Town of Burlington is committed to supplying you with a safe and dependable source of drinking water.
Our water system supplies approximately 146 households, businesses, churches, and schools with drinking water that is safe and meets federal and state requirements. Our water source consists of two alluvial wells located approximately 1.5 miles southwest of the center of the Town of Burlington. Previously the Town also purchased land adjacent to the well sites and adopted a wellhead protection plan to ensure our wells keep pumping clean drinking water.
We want our customers to be informed about their water utility. If you have any questions about this report or your water utility, please give us a call. The town office is open weekly from 8:00-12:00. You may also contact Lee Allen, Water Superintendent, at City Hall 762-3502. If you need further information, you are welcome to attend regularly scheduled town meetings. They are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Burlington Town Hall.
As water travels over the land or underground, it can pick up substances or contaminants such as microbes, inorganic and organic chemicals, and radioactive substances. All drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of some constituents. It’s important to remember that the presence of these constituents does not necessarily pose a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.
The Town of Burlington routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to federal and state law. The following table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1, to December 31, 2019. In this table you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms we've provided the following definitions:
Non-Detects (ND): Laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l): One part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter: One part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
Parts per trillion (ppt) or Nanograms per liter (nanograms/l): One part per trillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000,000.
Parts per quadrillion (ppq) or Picograms per liter (picograms/l): One part per quadrillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000,000 years or one penny in $10,000,000,000,000.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L): Picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Million Fibers per Liter (MFL): Million fibers per liter is a measure of the presence of asbestos fibers that are longer than 10 micrometers.
Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU: Nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.
Variances & Exemptions (V&E): State or EPA permission not to meet an MCL or a treatment technique under certain conditions.
Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
Treatment Technique (TT): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): 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.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): 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.
TEST RESULTS
Contaminant Violation
Y/N Level
Detected Unit
Measurement MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination
Microbiological Contaminants
1. Total Coliform Bacteria N Negative N/A 0 Presence of coliform bacteria in 5% of monthly samples Naturally present in the environment
2. Fecal Coliform and E.coli N ND CFU/100 ml 0 a routine sample and repeat sample are total coliform positive, and one is also fecal coliform or E. coli positive Human and animal fecal waste
3. Turbidity N/A N/A NTU N/A TT Soil runoff
4. Chlorine N 1 ppm MRDLG = 4 MRDL = 4 Water additive used to control microbes
Radioactive Contaminants
4. Beta/photon emitters N/A 3.7±1.0 PCi/l 0 50 Decay of natural and man-made deposits
5. Alpha emitters N 2.6 pCi/1 0 15 Erosion of natural deposits
6. Combined radium
N/A ND pCi/1 0 5 Erosion of natural deposits
7.Uranium N 2.1 ug/l 0 30 Erosion of natural deposits
Inorganic Contaminants
7. Antimony N ND ppb 6 6 Discharge from petroleum refineries; fire retardants; ceramics; electronics; solder
8. Arsenic N ND ppb N/A 50 Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes
9. Asbestos N/A N/A MFL 7 7 Decay of asbestos cement water mains; erosion of natural deposits
10. Barium N ND ppm 2 2 Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits
11. Beryllium N ND ppb 4 4 Discharge from metal refineries and coal-burning factories; discharge from electrical, aerospace, and defense industries
12. Cadmium N ND ppb 5 5 Corrosion of galvanized pipes; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from metal refineries; runoff from waste batteries and paints
13. Chromium N ND ppb 100 100 Discharge from steel and pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits
14. Copper (Source) N 2.36 ppm 1.3 AL=1.3 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives
14A. Copper
(Pb&Cu Rule) Y 2.36
ppm 1.3 AL=1.3 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives
15. Cyanide N ND ppb 200 200 Discharge from steel/metal factories; discharge from plastic and fertilizer factories
16. Fluoride N 0.5
ppm 4.0 4.0 Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
17. Lead (Source) N 0.024 ppm 0 AL=0.015 Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural deposits
17. Lead (Pb&Cu Rule) N 0.024 Ppm 0 AL=0.015 Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural deposits
18. Mercury (inorganic) N ND ppb 2 2 Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from refineries and factories; runoff from landfills; runoff from cropland
19. Nitrate (as Nitrogen) N 3
ppm 10.0 10.0 Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits
20. Nitrite (as Nitrogen) N ND ppm 1 1 Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits
21. Selenium N ND ppb 50 50 Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from mines
22. Thallium N ND ppb 0.5 2 Leaching from ore-processing sites; discharge from electronics, glass, and drug factories
Synthetic Organic Contaminants including Pesticides and Herbicides
23. 2,4-D N ND ppb 70 70 Runoff from herbicide used on row crops
24. 2,4,5-TP (Silvex) N ND ppb 50 50 Residue of banned herbicide
25. Acrylamide N ND ppb 0 TT Added to water during sewage/wastewater treatment
26. Alachlor N ND ppb 0 2 Runoff from herbicide used on row crops
27. Atrazine N ND ppb 3 3 Runoff from herbicide used on row crops
28. Benzo(a)pyrene (PAH) N ND Nanograms/l 0 200 Leaching from linings of water storage tanks and distribution lines
29. Carbofuran N ND ppb 40 40 Leaching of soil fumigant used on rice and alfalfa
30. Chlordane N ND ppb 0 2 Residue of banned termiticide
31. Dalapon N ND ppb 200 200 Runoff from herbicide used on rights of way
32. Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate N ND ppb 400 400 Discharge from chemical factories
33. Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate N ND ppb 0 6 Discharge from rubber and chemical factories
34. Dibromochloropropane N ND Nanograms/1 0 200 Runoff/leaching from soil fumigant used on soybeans, cotton, pineapples, and orchards
35. Dinoseb N ND ppb 7 7 Runoff from herbicide used on soybeans and vegetables
36. Diquat N ND ppb 20 20 Runoff from herbicide use
37. Dioxin
[2,3,7,8-TCDD] N/A N/A Picograms/l 0 30 Emissions from waste incineration and other combustion; discharge from chemical factories
38. Endothall N ND ppb 100 100 Runoff from herbicide use
39. Endrin N ND ppb 2 2 Residue of banned insecticide
40. Epichlorohydrin N ND ppb 0 TT Discharge from industrial chemical factories; an impurity of some water treatment chemicals
41. Ethylene dibromide N ND Nanograms/1 0 50 Discharge from petroleum refineries
42. Glyphosate N ND ppb 700 700 Runoff from herbicide use
43. Heptachlor N ND Nanograms/1 0 400 Residue of banned termiticide
44. Heptachlor epoxide N ND Nanograms/1 0 200 Breakdown of heptachlor
45. Hexachlorobenzene N ND ppb 0 1 Discharge from metal refineries and agricultural chemical factories
46. Hexachlorocyclo- pentadiene N ND ppb 50 50 Discharge from chemical factories
47. Lindane N ND Nanograms/l 200 200 Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on cattle, lumber, gardens
48. Methoxychlor N ND ppb 40 40 Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on fruits, vegetables, alfalfa, livestock
49. Oxamyl [Vydate] N ND ppb 200 200 Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on apples, potatoes and tomatoes
50. PCBs [Polychlorinated biphenyls] N ND Nanograms/1 0 500 Runoff from landfills; discharge of waste chemicals
51. Pentachlorophenol N ND ppb 0 1 Discharge from wood preserving factories
52. Picloram N ND ppb 500 500 Herbicide runoff
53. Simazine N ND ppb 4 4 Herbicide runoff
54. Toxaphene N ND ppb 0 3 Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on cotton and cattle
Volatile Organic Contaminants
55. Benzene N ND ppb 0 5 Discharge from factories; leaching from gas storage tanks and landfills
56. Carbon tetrachloride N ND ppb 0 5 Discharge from chemical plants and other industrial activities
57. Chlorobenzene N ND ppb 100 100 Discharge from chemical and agricultural chemical factories
58. o-Dichlorobenzene N ND ppb 600 600 Discharge from industrial chemical factories
59. p-Dichlorobenzene N ND ppb 75 75 Discharge from industrial chemical factories
60. 1,2 - Dichloroethane N ND ppb 0 5 Discharge from industrial chemical factories
61. 1,1 – Dichloroethylene N ND ppb 7 7 Discharge from industrial chemical factories
62. cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene N ND ppb 70 70 Discharge from industrial chemical factories
63. trans - 1,2 –Dichloroethylene N ND ppb 100 100 Discharge from industrial chemical factories
64. Dichloromethane N ND ppb 0 5 Discharge from pharmaceutical and chemical factories
65. 1,2-Dichloropropane N ND ppb 0 5 Discharge from industrial chemical factories
66. Ethylbenzene N ND ppb 700 700 Discharge from petroleum refineries
67. Styrene N ND ppb 100 100 Discharge from rubber and plastic factories; leaching from landfills
68. Tetrachloroethylene N ND ppb 0 5 Leaching from PVC pipes; discharge from factories and dry cleaners
69. 1,2,4 –Trichlorobenzene N ND ppb 70 70 Discharge from textile-finishing factories
70. 1,1,1 - Trichloroethane N ND ppb 200 200 Discharge from metal degreasing sites and other factories
71. 1,1,2 –Trichloroethane N ND ppb 3 5 Discharge from industrial chemical factories
72. Trichloroethylene N ND ppb 0 5 Discharge from metal degreasing sites and other factories
73. TTHM
[Total trihalomethanes] N 19 ppb 0 80 By-product of drinking water chlorination
74. Toluene N ND ppm 1 1 Discharge from petroleum factories
75. Vinyl Chloride N ND ppb 0 2 Leaching from PVC piping; discharge from plastics factories
76. Xylenes N ND ppm
10 10 Discharge from petroleum factories; discharge from chemical factories
Parameters
78. Sulfate N 89 ppm NA NA
79. Sodium N 58 ppm None None Natural occurring
80.Bromodicholoromethane N 10 ppb NA NA By-product of drinking water chlorination
81.Chloroform N 14 ppb NA NA By-product of drinking water chlorination
82.Dibromochloromethane N 4.1 ppb NA NA By-product of drinking water chlorination
83.Dichloroacetic acid N 6.6 ppb NA NA By-product of drinking water chlorination
84.Trichloroacetic acid N 6.1 ppb NA NA By-product of drinking water chlorination
85.Dibromoacetic acid N ND ppb NA NA By-product of drinking water chlorination
86. Monobromoacetic acid N ND ppb NA NA By-product of drinking water chlorination
87. Monochloroacetic acid N ND ppb NA NA By-product of drinking water chlorination
88. Total Haloacetic Acids N 12 ppb NA 60 By-product of drinking water chlorination
Some of our data in the tables are more than one year old, since certain chemical contaminants are monitored less than once a year. Our sampling frequency complies with EPA drinking water regulations.
The sources of drinking water include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it can dissolve naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive materials. The water can also pick up substances such as:
1) Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural operations and wildlife.
2) Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic waste water discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.
3) Pesticides and Herbicides, which may come from agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses.
4) Organic chemical contaminants, which can come from industrial processes, gas stations, urban storm water runoff and septic systems.
5) Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
In order to insure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA establishes regulations, which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration establishes limits for contaminants in bottled water.
MCL’s are set at very stringent levels. To understand the possible health effects described for many regulated constituents, a person would have to drink a half gallon of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have a one-in-a-million chance of having the described health effect.
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/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791) or EPA (800-227-8917)
The 2018 Consumer Confidence Report was posted in public on June 18, 2019, on the internet on June 24,2019 and the June water bills mailed on June 27, 2019 also contained a web address to access the CCR online.
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. [Name of PWS] 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 the 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.
Violations table
Consumer Confidence Rule
The Consumer Confidence Rule requires community water systems to prepare and provide to their customers annual consumer confidence reports on the quality of the water delivered by the systems.
Violation Type Violation Begin Violation End
CCR REPORT 07/01/2018 06/30/2019
Violation Explanation
We failed to provide to you, our drinking water customers, an annual report that informs you about the quality of our drinking water and characterizes the risks from exposure to contaminants detected in our water.
Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. We are excited about the improvement to our system and are confident they will benefit all our customers. Please help us to maintain and protect our water supply. Water is at the heart of our community, our way of life and our children’s future.
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Phone:307-762-3502
Fax: 307-762-3600
Email: burlington@tctwest.net
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If you have received a letter from the town, that means your dog(s) need rabies vaccinations. If you have a new dog or your dog has never had a license then you will need to come get one, and if your dog is current on shots please bring proof.
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BURLINGTON/OTTO RECREATION DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS:
Jessie Hamilton
Cathy Brunko
Holly Michaels
Robin Allen
Board Members meet at the Town Hall on the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm.
Senior Lunch Days will be held the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12:00 pm.
We are excited to offer the activities which are scheduled as outlined. Our hope is that you enjoy and take advantage of these program offerings. We welcome input, advice and creativity in order to make the Burlington/Otto Recreation District stronger. Please contact a board member if you would like to volunteer or have any suggestions.
The Otto-Burlington Recreation Committee rents out various items to the community. All equipment checked out requires a $5.00 deposit per item. Checks need to be made to the Otto-Burlington Recreation. All funds are fully refundable when items are returned complete and in good working order.
BIG HORN FIRE DISTRICT #4
Board Members:
Amanda Neves
Susan Davidson
Cliff Alexander
Fire Chief:
Mike Aagard
Meeting Times:
Firemen: 4th Tuesday of Month at 7:00 p.m.
Board: 2nd Tuesday of Month
EMT: 3rd Tuesday of Month
Call in all controlled burns to the Sheriff's Dept at 307-568-2324
