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Home My WebLink AboutSAM-10-2022-182600.TIF A Case14 SAM-10-2022-182600 CATAWBA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT f)aClefik on it/ Environmental Health Section /8 4 sm sM 10/19/2022 WATER SAMPLE FIELD REPORT Applicant HISPANIC WOMEN FARMERS INC,8389 COOKSVILLE RD,VALE NC 28168 C:28264416416 Site Address: 2869 9TH AVE SE,HICKORY NC 28602 Parcel Number: 372214433090 Driving Directions 21st St Dr SE right 9th ave SE,2nd from end of street on left Sample Collected by: 1LAU- riavki Date/Time Sampled: I01,21/1.7 Sc.-5" Aai Sampling Point: _I 1'1 r qe 4 Is well head accessible? Yes i/ No Reason for inaccessibility Well New or Existing? New Existing %7/ Type of Well: Drilled Bored _ ✓ Hand Dug Punch Does well meet adequate construction standards from what can be observed: Yes t/ No 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 ✓ 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: C-u^^MiAiNi t l ocij.c1 ' a rj evt'r ()t'fc y Yl Ct Are SG rsamfieldrepon I0/I9/2022 14:08 Page 1 of2 UCase# SAM-10-2022-182600 lli CATAWBA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT .i Environmental Health Section 18 47. 9.1 10/19/2022 WATER SAMPLE TEST RESULTS Applicant HISPANIC WOMEN FARMERS INC,8389 COOKSVILLE RD,VALE NC 28168 C:28264416416 Site Address: 2869 9TH AVE SE,HICKORY NC 28602 Parcel Number: 372214433090 Lab Coliform Analysis Results: Total Coliforms: Qitaau-Aor Fecal/E.Coll: p,m.,crc t No Collection Date Over 30 hours old Invalid Results: Excessive turbidity Excessive Chlorine Lab Accident Lab Tech Initials Datc/'Dime Received I`' it ' h ( ")0 Date/'Time Completed l o l 2�(42 /y e Lecc. rsamfieldreport 10/192022 14:08 Page 2 of 2 ;',',-: - Total Coliform Bacteria, E. coli & ,, ,. PRIVATE WELLS i. u What are total coliform bacteria and E. coli? , Total coliform bacteria are a group of microorganisms found «. *4' in soil and surface water.Total coliform bacteria water tests 111° look at all coliform bacteria in water.This includes fecal ! coliform bacteria,which are a group of bacteria found in the intestines and feces of animals and humans. E.coli or Escherichia coli is a type of fecal coliform bacteria. There are many strains of E.coli. 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.coli 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.coli 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 i 11i1p�� ► �� With Detection of E. coli, 2011-2013 �, I�'"�>�i� �� twatiorain - Apr talk, 111101111 VIP Percent of Private Wells Tested With y m' _ 1 ' - ` Detection of Total Coliform, 2011-2013 � tt m r; 1��__ _ ;- drdillir Irk ir- - >50%with detection �.��1--1� �r 25.1-50%with detection $ r <25%with detection 0%with detection AMr 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://eoi.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.gov/ 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 lir. NC Department of Health and Human Services•Division of Public Health•Epidemiology Section•Occupational and Environmental A 1(Igl Epidemiology Branch•Private Well and Health Program •httos://eoi.oublichealth.nc,gov/oee/°rograms/wellwater.html•NCDHHS is an r s' N P.Mie xeul.h t iza. equal opportunity employer and provider.•09/2019