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Home My WebLink AboutWELL-09-2022-181169.TIF catawba county public health Memorandum November 25, 2024 To: Joel Little 6730 Hawksnest Ln. Stanley, NC 28164 From: Megen McBride, Environmental Health Administrator Re: Well Samples Required. Permit: WELL-09-2022-181169 Site Address: 3891 WR Ln, Claremont NC 28610 Since July 15t, 2008,the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services requires all private drinking water wells be sampled for bacteria, nitrate, nitrite, pH, and a number of naturally occurring inorganic minerals. Our office has made several attempts to contact you to schedule the water sample collection and have been unable to reach you. Please contact our office so that we can schedule a time, at your convenience,to collect the required samples. The fees normally charged for these samples were included in the cost of your well permit, so there is no additional charge for this service. The samples will be taken from an outside source.The sample test results will be sent to you when they are received by our office. Typical process time is 6-8 weeks. You may reach our office at (828) 465-8270, or by e-mail at: EHAdmin@CatawbaCountyNC.Rov catawbacountync.gov Environmental Health Catawba County Government Center 25 Government Drive PO Box 389 Newton NC 28658 828.465.8270 MAKING. LIVING. BETTER. Analytical Results STATESVILLE ANALYTICAL Catawba County Public Health PO Box 389 Newton, NC 28658 Receive Date: 12/19/2024 Reported: 12/20/2024 For: Joel Little 3891 WR Ln. Claremont NC 28610 Comments: Sample Number Parameter Sample ID Result Unit Method Analyzed Analyst 241219-56-01 Nitrate 181169 <1 mg/L 353.2 12/19/2024 CL 241219-56-01 Nitrite 181169 <0.1 mg/L 353.2 12/19/2024 CL Respectfully submitted, t�i�eG�GO�Q��•i� %`� Melissa Myers NC Cert#440, NCDW Cert#37755, EPA#NC00909 PO Box 228 • Statesville, NC 28687 • 704/872/4697 Page 1 of 2 • AP1AL?i 1CAL 122 Court Street Statesville,NC 28677 704-872-4697 www.sa-nc.com • NITRATE/NITRITE ANALYSIS xe=A8,11 bureataa mutbeate tocmaooamce crate. • WATER SYSTEM ID if tkItl1 -01 l I$I I Ii County: ,Catawba Name of Water System: l'A Q 1 ��./�� Sample Type: El Entry Point Snpecial/Non-compliance Location Where Collected: �I� I We,- I_1 I 0 A( }l)n i- NC 28(0 I t7 Facility ID No.I S i l V i Sample Point: 02_ it Collection Date 11Collection Time Collected By: �, (U inn Mo r�i 1 Z�1SL C{ • t l D ti M coMena Priat) , J „nnm)- tsp�If AM Lunt) Mail Results to(water system representative): CATAWBA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH Phone :!(828)465-8270 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Fax#: I (828)465-8276 - ,PO BOX 389 Responsible Person'semail: EHAdmin@catawbacountync.gov NEWTON,NC 28658 • LABORATORY ID#: 37755 Cl SAMPLE UNSATISFACTORY El RESAMPLE REQUIRED METHOD REQUIRED NOT DETECTED QUANTIFIED • ALLOWABLE CONTAM CONTAMINANT REPORTING LIMIT (i.e.<R.R.L) LIMIT CODE - CODE (R.RL.) 00 353.2 1.00 mg/L mg/L. 10.00 mg/L 1040 Nitrate -- -- - . 1041 Nitrite 353.2 0.10 mg2 mg/L 1.00 mg/L 'a *Note:If result exceeds allowable limit,the,laboratory must fax analytical results td the State on day test completed. DATE: TIME: i ANALYSES BEGUN: _i z,j� I ' --3 a q, em t _ IL., . •Lsp4A?agr?V.. ANALYSES COMPLETED: I?f t i / _.__ :2 3 PM I � ) Cerlifie C T,aboratoryLog;r:�Y/"rla Iq'cLL//,0�.,1 dB y' COMMENTS: 200E Laboratory shouldlvlO Results to: • Public Water Supply Section,AttarDa to tatty,1634 Mail Service Canter ReleigNNC27699-1634 PO Box 228 • Statesville,NC 28687 • 704/872/4697 Page 2 of 2 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: �°L L i l� Sample ID Number: I' I (69 Location: 3T`t( l�1 �h �,�e r� "no^ NIL Reviewer: Jason Boyd Initial Sample )( Confirmation Sample: BIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USES OF YOUR PRIVATE WELL WA 1I,R(These recommendations are based on biological analysis only.) XNo 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. 147.4 �,�,si,rf1 PrivateWell Information �. ,.....47 C', -� and Use Recommendations NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Division of Public Health For Inorganic Chemical Contaminants County: Catawba Name: J- 1 1 -r,—r.�,.s o, -1.-;4-1-)e,..,45 1 1N&I,,, C IQ iv...won i Sample ID#: I I tb ct Reviewer: Jason Boyd TEST RESULTS AND USE RECOMMENDATIONS 1. xi 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. n 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 n Barium n Cadmium n Chromium n Copper ❑Fluoride ❑Iron ❑Lead n Manganese n Mercury n Nickel n Nitrate/Nitrite n Selenium n 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. n 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. n Chloride n Copper ❑Fluoride n Iron n Manganese P pII n Silver [ Sulfate n Zinc 6. ❑ a. Sodium levels exceed the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency's(USEPA)Health Advisory level for sodium of 20 mg/1. 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/1 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 your well water results,please call the North Carolina Division of Public Health at 919-707-5900.