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Home My WebLink AboutSAM-08-2022-177251.TIF .,,, AN Case# SAM-08-2022-177251 (.q 1Ink H CATAWBA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT rQe,+t.-;a I Environmental Health Section 0 t) 'ti' A f in:L .. 1$4 sM ? e-1-rolet,.rx 08/08/2022 WATER SAMPLE FIELD REPORT Owner DARDA DIBBLE,PO BOX 1720,CONOVER NC 28613 H:82846573I7C:8282282258 Ana-fidr2ACe 1 A Pf e t4'eV"? Site Address: 2528 MT OLIVE CHURCH RD,NEWTON NC 28658 Parcel Number: 375018404800 Driving Directions E NC 10 Hwy,bear right onto Mount Olive Ch Rd,home is on the left Sample Collected by: g(akkQ- I i,.... -?rt) Date/Time Sampled: 'fq(,fr li :10 Ail Sampling Point: Y`0 Se J/I. 0-i- 1Auvise Is well head accessible? Yes No 1% Reason for inaccessibility 4Qawy well G)fC Well New or Existing? New Existing V Type of Well: Drilled Bored > Hand Dug Punch Does well meet adequate construction standards from what can be observed: Yes No - 1Arp-t Kaii Items of non-compliance: Evidence of improper grouting or no grouting Well does not meet a required setback(comment) Improperly constructed sanitary well seal Well head not term at>= 12"above finished grade 1 Well head missing vent Well head does not have a threadless tap Well missing identification plate or pump tag Wire conduit opening not sealed Other(comment) Comment: rsamfieldreport 08/08/2022 10:06 Page 1 of2 �$A Case# SAM-08-2022-177251 g `�' la e* CATAWBA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT V ,,�, Environmental Health Section 18 4 2 sM 08/08/2022 WATER SAMPLE TEST RESULTS Owner DARDA DIBBLE,PO BOX 1720,CONOVER NC 28613 H:8284657317C:8282282258 Site Address: 2528 MT OLIVE CHURCH RD,NEWTON NC 28658 Parcel Number: 375018404800 Lab Coliform Analysis Results: Total Coliforms: Pfea.1* Fecal/E.Coli: PlW14.- No Collection Date Over 30 hours old invalid Results: Excessive turbidity Excessive Chlorine Lab Accident Lab Tech Initials N Date/Time Received`1'"'O '3M 14"" Date/Time Completed D V'Q . t '6 I Io1 Y) 336 N�5 �; �1e RECEIVED Sp A U G 1 0 2022 Environmental Health rsarnfieldreport 08/08/2022 10:06 Page 2 of 2 `a'`� Q '�� 4312 District Drive 5-• North Carolina State Laboratoryof Public Health MSC 1918 I ' ~�', Raleigh,NC 27611$047 1 .,,, +,�',�l� '__I -1�� / Environmental Sciences http://slph.ncpubiichealth.com Mw,,, Phone: 919-733-7308 •`••__ ._ - Organic Chemistry ry Fax: 919-715-8611 Certificate of Analysis FINAL REPORT Report to: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Name of System: CATAWBA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Darda Dibble P 0 BOX 389 2528 Mount Olive Church Rd NEWTON, NC 28658 Newton, NC 28613 EIN: 566001814EH Delivery: Catawba County StarLiMS ID: ES220810-0101-001 Date Collected: 08/08/2022 Time Collected: 11:10 By: Blake Perkins Sample ID: 220373 Date Received: 08/10/2022 Time Received: 09:34 By: Rachel Odom Sample Type: Sampling Point: Well Permit# Sample Source: Well water Temp. at Receipt: 4.0°C GPS# Comment: Peak pattern in GC-FID chromatogram indicates possible contamination by heavier petroleum compounds. PETROLEUM Profile Method:Default Analyte Test Result Reporting Limit Unit Qualifier(s) Petroleum Presence of Petroleum N/A Hydrocarbons indicated by GC/FID analysis Dichlorodifluoromethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Chloromethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Vinyl chloride Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Bromomethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Chloroethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Trichlorotluoromethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Acetone Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,1-Dichloroethene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L lodomethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Methylene chloride Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Acrylonitrile Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Carbon Disulfide Not Detected 0.5 ug/L trans-1,2-Dichloroethene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L MTBE _ Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,1-Dichloroethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L cis-1.2-Dichloroethene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Isopropyl Ether Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 2-Butanone(MEK) Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Bromochloromethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 2,2-Dichloropropane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Chloroform Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Tetrahydrofuran Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Page 1 of 6 ,, ,STATE q'^L 4312 District Drive ' ':i North Carolina State Laboratoryof Public Health MSC 19,8 y{�, •, Raleigh,NC 27611-8047 .1 ii. H ,di-- Environmental Sciences http://slph.ncpublichealth.com ::,= Phone: 919-733-7308 ---- ' Organic Chemistry ry Fax: 919-715-8611 Certificate of Analysis FINAL REPORT Report to: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Name of System: CATAWBA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Darda Dibble P 0 BOX 389 2528 Mount Olive Church Rd NEWTON, NC 28658 Newton, NC 28613 EIN: 566001814EH Delivery: Catawba County StarLiMS ID: ES220810-0101-001 Date Collected: 08/08/2022 Time Collected: 11:10 By: Blake Perkins Sample ID: 220373 Date Received: 08/10/2022 Time Received: 09:34 By: Rachel Odom Sample Type: Sampling Point: Well Permit# Sample Source: Well water Temp. at Receipt: 4.0°C GPS # Comment: Peak pattern in GC-FID chromatogram indicates possible contamination by heavier petroleum compounds. 1,1,1-Trichloroethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,1-Dichloropropene Not Detected 0.5 _ ug/L Carbon Tetrachloride Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Benzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,2-Dichloroethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Trichloroethene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,2-Dichloropropane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Dibromomethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 4-Methy1-2-pentanone Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Bromodichloromethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L cis-1,3-Dichloropropene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Toluene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L trans-1,3-Dichloropropene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,3-Dichloropropane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Tetrachloroethene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Dibromochloromethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 2-Hexanone Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,2-Dibromoethane(EDB) Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Chlorobenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane Not Detected 0.50 ug/L Ethylbenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L m&p-xylene Not Detected 1 ug/L o-Xylene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Styrene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Bromoform Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Isopropylbenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,1,2,2-Tetrachioroethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Page 2 of 6 STAri °�e°;,, 4 4312 District Drive (44I +, MSC1918 ,ice.� . North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health Raleigh,NC27611-8047 ' 11 M_ ` Environmental Sciences http://slph.ncpublichealth.com Phone: 919-733-7308 `. ° "" '' Organic Chemistry Fax: 919-715-8611 Certificate of Analysis FINAL REPORT Report to: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Name of System: CATAWBA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Darda Dibble P 0 BOX 389 2528 Mount Olive Church Rd NEWTON, NC 28658 Newton, NC 28613 EIN: 566001814EH Delivery: Catawba County StarLiMS ID: ES220810-0101-001 Date Collected: 08/08/2022 Time Collected: 11:10 By: Blake Perkins Sample ID: 220373 Date Received: 08/10/2022 Time Received: 09:34 By: Rachel Odom Sample Type: Sampling Point: Well Permit# Sample Source: Well water Temp. at Receipt: 4.0°C GPS# Comment: Peak pattern in GC-FID chromatogram indicates possible contamination by heavier petroleum compounds. 1,2,3-Trichloropropane _ Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Bromobenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L n-Propylbenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 2-Chlorotoluene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 4-Chlorotoluene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L tert-Butylbenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L sec-Butylbenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,4-Dichlorobenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,3-Dichlorobenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 4-Isopropyitoluene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,2-Dichlorobenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L n-Butylbenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane(DBCP) Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Naphthalene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Hexachlorobutadiene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Total Xylenes Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Page 3 of 6 ATi e°°�� O 4312 District Drive MSC.- i4 : 1 North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health Raleigh,1NC27611 8047 '.,%!�I' ra.c.„. i Environmental Sciences http://slph.ncpublichealth.com ""''>'- •. Phone: 919-733-7308 •�`°... -. Organic Chemistry ry Fax: 919-715-8611 Certificate of Analysis FINAL REPORT Report to: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Name of System: CATAWBA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Darda Dibble P 0 BOX 389 2528 Mount Olive Church Rd NEWTON, NC 28658 Newton, NC 28613 EIN: 566001814EH Delivery: Catawba County StarLiMS ID: ES220810-0101-002 Date Collected: 02/23/2021 Time Collected: 00:01 By: RO Sample ID: 220374 Date Received: 08/10/2022 Time Received: 09:34 By: Rachel Odom Sample Type: Sampling Point: Well Permit# Sample Source: Trip Blank Temp. at Receipt: 4.0°C GPS# Comment: VOCs Profile Method: EPA 524.2 Analyte Test Result Reporting Limit Unit Qualifier(s) Dichlorodifluoromethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Chloromethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L _ Vinyl chloride Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Bromomethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Chloroethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Trichlorofluoromethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Acetone Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,1-Dichloroethene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L lodomethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Methylene chloride Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Acrylonitrile Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Carbon Disulfide Not Detected 0.5 ug/L trans-1,2-Dichloroethene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L MTBE Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,1-Dichloroethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L cis-1.2-Dichloroethene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Isopropyl Ether Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 2-Butanone(MEK) Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Bromochloromethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 2,2-Dichloropropane Not Detected . 0.5 ug/L Chloroform Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Tetrahydrofuran Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,1,1-Trichloroethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,1-Dichloropropene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Carbon Tetrachloride Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Page 4 of 6 e 4312 District Drive i, ` North Carolina State Laboratory ea of Public Health MSC 1918 Raleigh,NC 27611-8047 '.., 1"_::�:... Environmental Sciences http://slph.ncpublichealth.com t•!• .«, may/ Phone: 919-733-7308 Organic Chemistry Fax: 919-715-8611 Certificate of Analysis FINAL REPORT Report to: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Name of System: CATAWBA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Darda Dibble P 0 BOX 389 2528 Mount Olive Church Rd NEWTON, NC 28658 Newton, NC 28613 EIN: 566001814EH Delivery: Catawba County StarLiMS ID: ES220810-0101-002 Date Collected: 02/23/2021 Time Collected: 00:01 By: RO Sample ID: 220374 Date Received: 08/10/2022 Time Received: 09:34 By: Rachel Odom Sample Type: Sampling Point: Well Permit# Sample Source: Trip Blank Temp. at Receipt: 4.0°C GPS# Comment: Benzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,2-Dichloroethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Trichloroethene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,2-Dichloropropane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Dibromomethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 4-Methyl-2-pentanone Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Bromodichloromethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L cis-1,3-Dichloropropene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Toluene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L trans-1,3-Dichloropropene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,3-Dichloropropane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Tetrachloroethene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Dibromochloromethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 2-Hexanone Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,2-Dibromoethane(EDB) Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Chlorobenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane Not Detected 0.50 ug/L Ethylbenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L m&p-xylene Not Detected 1 ug/L o-Xylene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Styrene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Bromoform Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Isopropylbenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,2,3-Trichloropropane Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Bromobenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L n-Propylbenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Page 5 of 6 • .---cot„,,, ,,„,,,,, , 4312 District Drive 47�` North Carolina State Laboratoryof Public Health Msc,9,8 Raleigh,NC 27611-8047 %,,.4 Environmental Sciences http://slph.ncpublichealth.com Phone: 919-733-7308 a `�"� Organic Chemistry Fax: 919-715-8611 Certificate of Analysis FINAL REPORT Report to: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Name of System: CATAWBA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Darda Dibble P 0 BOX 389 2528 Mount Olive Church Rd NEWTON, NC 28658 Newton, NC 28613 EIN: 566001814EH Delivery: Catawba County StarLiMS ID: ES220810-0101-002 Date Collected: 02/23/2021 Time Collected: 00:01 By: RO Sample ID: 220374 Date Received: 08/10/2022 Time Received: 09:34 By: Rachel Odom Sample Type: Sampling Point: Well Permit# Sample Source: Trip Blank Temp. at Receipt: 4.0°C GPS# Comment: 2-Chlorotoluene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 4-Chlorotoluene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L tert-Butylbenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L sec-Butylbenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,4-Dichlorobenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,3-Dichlorobenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 4-lsopropyltoluene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,2-Dichlorobenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L n-Butylbenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane(DBCP) Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Naphthalene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Hexachlorobutadiene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L 1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene Not Detected 0.5 ug/L Total Xylenes Not Detected 0.5 ug/L RECEIVED AUG 2 '',-2 Environmental Health Report Date: 08/22/2022 Reported By: James Parrish Page 6 of 6 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: Darda Dibble Sample ID Number: 177251 Location: 2528 Mt Olive Church Rd,Newton NC 28658 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.) 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. X 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 colilbrm 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 i' SATE;No4�y Private Well Information ‘, and Use Recommendations NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Division of Public Health For Inorganic Chemical Contaminants County: Catawba Name: Darda Dibble—2528 Mt Olive Church Rd,Newton NC 28658 Sample ID#: 177251 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 resultson(v. ❑ Arsenic ❑ Barium ❑ Cadmium n Chromium ❑ Copper ❑ Fluoride ❑ Iron ❑ Lead [' Manganese. ❑ Mercury ❑Nickel ❑Nitratc/Nitritc ❑ Selenium ❑ Silver ❑ Zinc 3. [' 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. ❑ Chloride ❑ Copper ❑ Fluoride ❑ Iron ❑ Manganese ❑ pH ❑ Silver ❑ Sulfate ❑ Zinc 6. ❑ a. Sodium levels exceed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's(USEPA) Health 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. ❑ 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 months, to reinvestigate For more information regarding Four well water results,please call the North Carolina Division of Public Health al 919-707-5900. N 0 R T H C A R 0 L I N A Nc 101Well Water Information and Use Recommendations North Carolina Public Health For Organics Contaminants County: Catawba Name&Address: Darda Dibble Sample ID#: Es220810-0101 001 2528 Mount Olive Church Rd. Newton. NC 28613 Sample Date: 8/8/22 TEST RESULTS ✓❑Your well water meets North Carolina Division of Public Health Recommendation Levels for private well water for organics results only. You may have other water sampling results that are not taken into account in this report. ❑The following substance(s) exceeded North Carolina Division of Public Health Recommendation Levels and may result in an increased health risk. Exceedance(s): The North Carolina Division of Public Health Recommendation Levels are selected based on the currently available science. For more information contact the Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch at 919-707-5900. USE RECOMMENDATIONS BASE OF NC DPI RECOMMENDATION LEVELS Drinking and Cooking Guidance ❑✓ Your water is suitable for drinking and cooking based on the organic results only. ❑ Based on the test results, your well water is not suitable for drinking and cooking. Washing, Cleaning, Bathing, and Showering Guidance ❑✓ Your water is suitable for washing, cleaning, bathing, and showering based on the organic results only. El Showering and bathing time should be limited because of the potential exposure to organics via absorption through the skin and inhalation of water vapor. ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS 0Re-sampling is recommended in 5 years. n Immediate re-sampling is recommended to confirm results prior to installing a treatment system. ❑ You may want to install a treatment system or consider other options like bottled water or connecting to a public water supply, if possible. Treatment system options for organic contaminants are: Granular Activated Carbon(GAC) filters and Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems. Consult with your local well water contractor to determine the best option for your residence. If you purchase a water treatment system,resampling is recommended after installing the system to ensure that the treatment system is working as intended. Note that systems will require ongoing maintenance to ensure proper operation. For further information,please contact the Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch at 919-707-5900 , a E Total Coliform : , Bacteria, 1,34-1-m-,,,;,,,r„„1„.:011,- 's E. coli & „: , m, PRIVATE WELLS :,,Ti, , ..tio,At, , „ It ,, _ _ .. ct p :a1 X. ,. 4. , What are total coliform bacteria and E. coli? Total coliform bacteria are a group of microorganisms found 00 `A in soil and surface water.Total coliform bacteria water tests V look at all coliform bacteria in water.This includes fecal 1 coliform bacteria,which are a group of bacteria found in the intestines and feces of animals and humans. E.coli or Escherichia coil is a type of fecal coliform bacteria. There are many strains of E.coil. When should I be concerned about coliform bacteria or E. coli? How does coliform bacteria and You should be concerned if coliform bacteria or E.coil are E. coli get in my private well water? present in your well water. Rain may wash coliform bacteria or E.coli from soil on The NC Department of Environmental Quality the surface to groundwater.Coliform bacteria or E.coli developed a groundwater standard of 1 colony of can also enter your water if your private well is poorly coliform bacteria In 100 milliliters of water(colonies/ constructed,cracked or unsealed. mL).Ground water standards are developed to protect public health.This standard was developed in 2013. How can coliform bacteria The US Environmental Protection Agency requires follow up testing and treatment when coliform bacteria or E. coli affect my health? or E.coli is found in any public water supply system across Most coliform bacteria and E.coil strains will not make you the country.Public drinking water guidance are based on sick.The presence of some types of coliform bacteria in the public health protection and cost of treatment/testing at water signal the presence of feces or sewage waste. Feces large utilities.These rules were established in 1989 and and sewage wastes are usually the source of the disease- updated in 2014. causing organisms. Total coliform bacteria and E.coil water tests are used as How do I test for total coliform indicators for the presence of disease-causing organisms. bacteria or E. coli in my The following are some disease-causing organisms or private well? pathogens that could be present in your water: • Bacteria that cause diarrhea and vomiting, Use a certified lab to test your well water for coliform • Protozoa that cause dysentery, bacteria and E.coli every year.Contact the private well • Viruses that cause polio and hepatitis,and program at your county health department to assist you • Helminths,such as roundworms and tapeworms, with getting your water tested.Pricing of testing varies that cause chronic diarrhea. from county to county. Percent of Private Wells Tested �A� tid, � '" = � iW With Detection of E. coli, 2011-2013 4 P� VIIVI 'EC#�� 110 . - ...wituvitidavoivan-55-rwif.A. 16-3-401104eNtair 60,0 ' ,,q'r Percent of Private Wells Tested With Aril 1711 11.1.r el. !� r lieDetection of Total Coliform, 2011-2013 �,' � '" iii�r Iir d�4,i ais ' ' `kv. ! .1i >50%with detection ` gem O 1 �*�� um25.1-50%with detection — �' ffl r 514E2 <25%with detection 0'with detection 7111 Insufficient data(<10 wells tested) What if total coliform bacteria Where can I find more or E. coli levels are present? information about total coliform Shock chlorination is a method to remove bacteria bacteria, E. coli and my well? contamination in private wells.If contamination persist Visit the NC Division of Public Health's Private Well and you can install a treatment system to reduce the levels Health Program website:http://epi,publichealth,nc.gov/ of bacteria in your private well.Treatment systems that oee/programs/wellwater.html. reduce the level of bacteria in your well water include: • Ultraviolet(UV)filtration treatment system There you can find: • Contacts for your county private well program You can also reduce your exposure by using bottled water • Total coliform bacteria or E.coli in well water maps or connecting to public water supply,if possible. • A guide for selecting a treatment system • Other private well resources Where are total coliform bacteria You can also call the Private Well and Health Program and E. coli found in NC? at 919-707-5900. Coliform bacteria are detected throughout NC.About 26% of wells sampled for microbial contamination in NC from Where did this information come 2011 to 2013 tested positive for coliform bacteria.Yet, from? there are several areas in NC with at least 50%of wells with coliform bacteria present.See map for areas with high Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:www.cdc.aov/ coliform bacteria detections. healthywater/drinking/private/wells/disease/e coli.html E.coli is detected throughout NC.About 2%of wells Environmental Protection Agency:https//safewater, sampled for microbial contamination in NC from 2011 to zendesk.com/hc/en us/sections/203309158 E coli 0157 H7 2013 tested positive for E.coli.Yet,there are several areas National Sanitation Foundation:www.nsf.org/consumer- in NC with at least 25%of wells with E.coli present.See resources/water-quality/water-filters-testing-treatment/ map for areas with high E.coli detections. contaminant-reduction-claims-guide f i1+ NC Department of Health and Human Services•Division of Public Health•Epidemiology Section•Occupational and Environmental V('14H Epidemiology Branch•Private Welland Health Program•httos://eol.publichealth.nc.gov/oee/programs/wellwater.htmt•NCDHHS is an : N••,hc•.•h.., equal opportunity employer and provider.•09/2019 wblic�iml,h