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Home My WebLink AboutWELL-03-2021-146490.tif North Carolina Division of Public Health Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch, Epidemiology Section BIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS REPORT Private well water information and recommendations County: Catawba Name: Megan Sarmiento Sample ID Number: 146490 Location: 3414 Shepherd Rd, Maiden NC 28650 Reviewer: Megen McBride Initial Sample X Confirmation Sample: BIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USES OF YOUR PRIVATE WELL WATER(These recommendations are based on biological analysis only.) X No coliform bacteria were found in your well water. Your water can be used for all purposes including drinking,cooking, washing dishes, bathing and showering. Total coliform bacteria were detected in your water sample. Total Coliform are a group of related bacteria that are(with few exceptions) not harmful to humans. A variety of bacteria,parasites,and viruses, known as pathogens,can potentially cause health problems if humans ingest them. EPA considers total coliforms a useful indicator of other pathogens for drinking water.Total coliforms are used to determine the adequacy of water treatment and the integrity of the distribution system It is recommended that your well water be re-tested to verify that the result is accurate. Fecal coliform bacteria were detected in the sample. Do not use the water for drinking, cooking,washing dishes,bathing or showering. If the re-test shows contamination by bacteria contact your local health department for assistance. There may be a problem with the construction of the well,the groundwater source,or operation of the well.The well needs to be inspected by the local health department or a local well contractor to determine the problem with the well and to give guidance on how to correct the problem. Your well water was tested for biological contaminants(total coliform and fecal coliform bacteria).The results were evaluated using the federal drinking water standards. Drinking water may contain substances that can occur naturally in water or can be introduced into water from man-made sources.Total coliform bacteria are found in soil and fecal coliform bacteria are found in animal and human waste. Total coliform or fecal coliform bacteria in well water indicate that the well may have structural problems or that the well was not properly disinfected. If you have been drinking the well water and are pregnant, nursing, have a child in the household under 5 years of age, or immunocompromised (such as an individual with AIDS,cancer, hepatitis,dialysis or surgical procedures) inform your physician of these results at your next visit. If the contamination continues,you should investigate the possibility of drilling a new well or installing a point-of-entry disinfection unit which can use chlorine, ultraviolet light, or ozone. For further information please contact your county health department or the Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch at 919-707-5900. N 0 R T H C A R 0 L I N A ST�E4 Private Well Information ig iis,?P and Use Recommendations NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Division of Public Health For Inorganic Chemical Contaminants County: Catawba Name: Megan Sarmiento 3414 Shepherd Rd, Maiden NC 28650 Sample ID#: 146490 Reviewer: Megen McBride TEST RESULTS AND USE RECOMMENDATIONS 1. [' Your well water meets federal drinking water standards for inorganic chemicals. Your water can be used for drinking,cooking, washing, cleaning, bathing, and showering based on the inorganic chemical results only. You may have other water sampling results that are not taken into account in this report. 2. ® The following substance(s)exceeded federal drinking water standards or the North Carolina 2L calculated health levels.The North Carolina Division of Public Health recommends that your well water not be used for drinking and cooking, unless you install a water treatment system to remove the circled substance(s). However, it may be used for washing, cleaning, bathing and showering based on the inorganic chemical results only. ❑ Arsenic ❑ Barium El Cadmium El Chromium El Copper ❑ Fluoride ❑ Iron ❑ Lead ® Manganese El Mercury ❑ Nickel ®Nitrate/Nitrite ❑ Selenium ❑ Silver ❑Zinc 3. El While your lead levels do not exceed federal or state standards, the North Carolina Division of Public Health has concerns with any detection of lead. Should you have any questions please contact the NC Private Well and Health Program at(919) 707-5900. 4. ❑ Re-sample for lead and/or copper. Take a first draw and 30-second flush sample inside the house (preferably the kitchen sink)and a first draw and 4 minutes flush sample at the wellhead to determine the source of lead and/or copper. 5. ® The following substance(s)exceeded aesthetic drinking water standards. Your water can be used for drinking, cooking,washing,cleaning, bathing, and showering based on the inorganic chemical results only, but aesthetic problems such as bad taste,odor, staining of porcelain, etc. may occur. You may want to install a household water treatment system to address aesthetic problems. El Chloride El Copper ❑ Fluoride ❑ Iron El Manganese ® pH El Silver ❑ Sulfate ❑ Zinc 6. ❑ a. Sodium levels exceed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's(USEPA) I lealth Advisory level for sodium of 20 mg/I. The North Carolina Division of Public Health recommends that only individuals on no or low sodium-restricted diets not use this water for drinking or cooking. It may be used for washing, cleaning, bathing, and showering based on the inorganic chemical results only. El b. Your sodium level exceeds 30 mg/I and may pose aesthetic issues such as bad taste, odor, staining of porcelain,etc. 7. ® Re-sampling is recommended in 6 months,to reinvestigate Nitrate For more information regarding your well water results,please call the!\orth Carolina Division of Public Health at 919-707-5900. _ _ Nitrate, Nitrite & 440, IPRIVATE WELLS / r What is nitrate and nitrite? Nitrate and nitrite are nitrogen compounds,with nitrogen, a natural gas,bound to oxygen.Nitrate and nitrite are What level of nitrate and nitrite found in water,air,soil,and rocks deep underground. should I be concerned about? Nitrate and nitrite are used to preserve food,in medical The NC Department of Environmental Quality developed drugs and to produce ammunition and explosives.Nitrate a groundwater standard of 10 milligrams of nitrate per liter is used in most inorganic fertilizers. of water(mg/L)and 1.0 milligram of nitrite per liter of water(mg/L).Ground water standards are developed to protect public health.This standard was developed in 2013. How does nitrate and nitrite get in my private well water? The US Environmental Protection Agency used the same values for public drinking water standards.Public drinking Nitrate and nitrite can enter your private well water from water standards are based on public health protection and erosion of rocks underground and leaching from soil into cost of treatment/testing at large utilities.These standards groundwater.Rain may wash out nitrate and nitrite from were developed in 1992 and validated in 2017. animal waste and nitrogen containing fertilizers at the surface to groundwater. How do I test for nitrate and How can nitrate and nitrite nitrite in my private well? affect my health? Use a certified lab to test your well water for nitrate and nitrite every two years,as part of the inorganic panel Nitrate and nitrite are sources of nitrogen for your body. screen.Contact the private well program at your county Nitrogen is a major part of proteins and deoxyribonucleic health department to assist you with getting your water acid(DNA).However,drinking high levels of nitrate and tested.Pricing of testing varies from county to county. nitrite may cause adverse health effects.You can't smell, taste or see nitrate or nitrite. What if my nitrate and nitrite Drinking high levels of nitrate and nitrite can lead to levels are high? decreased oxygen transport throughout the body. This may cause: If there are infants or pregnant women at the residence,you • Decreased blood pressure can install a treatment system to reduce the levels of nitrate • Increased heart rate and nitrite in your private well.Treatment systems that reduce • Headaches the levels of nitrate and nitrite in your well water include: • Vomiting • Anion exchange • Stomach cramps • Distillation • Reverse osmosis Pregnant women and infants less than six months of age are very sensitive to nitrate and nitrite toxicity. You can also reduce your exposure by using bottled water or connecting to public water supply,if possible. Percent of Private Wells Tested Exceeding State and Federal Standards for Nitrate, 2011-2013 rl Percent of Private Wells Tested Exceeding State ‘Allit ��_ � and Federal Standards for Nitrite, 2011-2013 111 4101114"1111 AS%Fan rels 111. >25%exceeded health standards � � � 10-25%exceeded health standards <10%exceeded health standards 0%exceeded health standards Vr Insufficient data(<10 wells tested) Where are nitrate and nitrite There you can find: found in NC? • Contacts for your county private well program • Nitrate and nitrite in well water maps Nitrate is found at varying levels(1-97 mg/L)throughout • A guide for selecting a treatment system NC.Less than 1%of wells sampled for nitrate in NC from • Other private well resources 2011 to 2013 exceeded state and federal standards.Yet, there are several areas in NC with at least 10%of the wells You can also call the Private Well and Health Program exceeding state and federal standards.See map for areas at 919-707-5900. with elevated nitrate. Nitrite is found at varying levels(0.1-2.1 mg/L)throughout Where did this information NC.Less than 1%of wells sampled for nitrite in NC from come from? 2011 to 2013 exceeded state and federal standards.Yet, Agency for Toxic Substances&Disease Registry: there are several areas in NC with at least 10%of the wells www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfacts/tfacts204.pdf exceeding state and federal standards.See map for areas with elevated nitrite. World Health Organization:www.who.int/water sanitation health/dwq/chemicals/nitratenitrite2ndadd.pdf Where can I find more National Sanitation Foundation:www.nsf.org/consumer- resou rces/what-is-nsf-certification/water-filters-treatment- information about nitrate and certification/contaminant-reduction-claims-guide nitrite and my well? Water Quality Association:www.wga.org/Portals/0J Visit the NC Division of Public Health's Private Well and Technical/Technical%20Fact%205heets/2014 Health Program website:htto://epi.oublichealth.nc.gov/ NitrateNitrite.pdf oee/programs/wellwater.html. zsNa NC Department of Health and Human Services•Division of Public Health•Epidemiology Section•Occupational and Environmental P.45NL'I°it :.I: 4 Epidemiology Branch • Private Well and Health Program•httos://eai,oublichealth.nc.00v/oee/oroarams/wellwater.html.NCDHHS is an N t.,Cf dmx equal opportunity employer and provider.•09/2019 ._..... . ... ... ) a I anese Exposure to Manganese has the potential to harm your health. Contact with any hazardous substances can cause health effects and the occurrence and nature of the effects depend on how much,how long and how one comes into contact with the substance. What is Manganese is an essential nutrient that occurs naturally in the environment. It occurs in low levels in the air,water,soil, and food, Manganese can be found in Manganese? grains and cereals,and is found in high amounts in other foods, such as tea. People can be exposed to manganese by ingestion or inhalation. How could I be What are the sources?Some people are exposed to eating food or exposed to supplements containing manganese. The way manganese gets into your Manganese? body is by eating food,drinking, swimming or bathing in water or breathing in workplace air contaminated with manganese. Workers in the welding or factory industry may be exposed through air in the workplace. Manganese is used in a variety of products such as fireworks,dry-cell batteries, fertilizer,paints and cosmetics. Manganese is also found in the environment in soil and water after release from the manufacture,use and disposal of manganese based products. What are the health effects of Depending on the concentration, manganese exposure may cause neurological Manganese effects on the most vulnerable populations,which includes infants,children, and Exposure? pregnant women. • Avoid manganese exposure sources. How can I limit • Test your well water on a regular basis. or prevent my • Workers with potential for manganese exposure should remove exposure to contaminated clothing before getting in car or entering your house. • Weld objects in a well-ventilated area and use an appropriate respirator to Manganese? reduce inhalation of fumes. Is there a Manganese is an essential element in the body so there will always be medical test to some present. Levels can be measured in the blood, hair,feces, and show if I have urine. Increased levels in your in your body may not indicate the health effects experienced from the exposure. been exposed to manganese? Manganese Fact Sheet 1 February 2015 Additional Call the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health at(919) 707-5900 for additional information. Information Agency for Toxic Substances&Disease Registry(ATSDR). Manganese. March 2011. Available at: www.atsdr.cdc.gov/substances/toxsubstance.asp?toxid=23 References Agency for Toxic Substances& Disease Registry(ATSDR). Public Health Statement for Manganese. January 2015. Available at: www.atsdr.cdc.gov/phs/Dhs.asp?id=100&tid=23 Agency for Toxic Substances&Disease Registry(ATSDR). ToxFAQs for Manganese. March 2014. Available at: www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaqs/tfasp?id=101&tid=23 State of North Carolina•Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health www.ncdhhs.gov www.publichealth.nc.gov N.C.DHHS is an equal opportunity employer and provider 2/15. , , . t North Carolina of h.4thdfh arl human oarvtrw Public Health Manganese Fact Sheet February 2015