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' NC Route 1" 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: Robert King Sample ID Number: 195152 Location: 2852 Joe Johnson Rd,Catawba NC 28609 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 Well Information „a ATE. Private ,3 p.� � +'pry } and Use Recommendations NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Division of Public Health For Inorganic Chemical Contaminants County: Catawba Name: Robert King—2852 Joe Johnson Rd, Catawba NC 28609 Sample ID#: .195152 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 onty.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 onty. ®Arsenic ❑Barium ❑ Cadmium ❑ Chromium ❑ Copper ❑Fluoride ❑Iron ❑Lead ❑Manganese ❑Mercury ❑Nickel n Nitrate/Nitrite ❑ 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 oqv,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/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 onto. ❑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. i I ,:Y;'< _ _ -+, .e` __- - sae_ - _ _ - a$hi+; ��4 ` -g-se-p-'t - -** *' Prot'Y lmGI `Tram aniic . - -$ dE WOMQ MGM ME2GM Arsenic is a grey, semi-metallic element that is naturally- occurring.Natural deposits of arsenic can be found in certain � types of rock and soil. Over a long period of time these rocks _ , and soil may erode and release arsenic into the environment. Arsenic can get into the environment also through some industrial ,-- /-A- ,', and agricultural activities. Some examples of industrial activities -,___, that may contain arsenic include hazardous waste sites, old pesticide 1 factories or sites where pesticides were sprayed, metal smelters and industrial lumber operations. Arsenic is also used in the manufacture of some electronic devices and has been detected in waste ashes from coal combustion. Contaminants get into groundwater through natural,agricultural,household and industrial waste sources. �E�' II�� _ II 0� Household Waste I f ^,�IN�_��� II LI IJ Agricultural Waste ; - /` t,.^ �r _^ -,; 3 3 N,T 3 T Comin did - i_ -� "` ,--1 a�j' --trim- `r� - I-, l��i Roc tGlf galid - Towcal_ i\_Eft@ 4.1: _____ emenrCEI ""!'' r. m `' il' into well water? If you have high levels of arsenic How does arsenic getin your drinking water: Your private well water comes from underground If you have levels of arsenic above 10 parts per water supplies. Arsenic can get into groundwater billion (ppb) in your drinking water well, consider through the erosion of natural mineral deposits using an alternative water supply for drinking. or from industrial activities. If levels of arsenic in well water are above 500 parts per billion (ppb) you may want to stop using well water for cooking, bathing, and How do I know if my well water contains washingclothes. unsafe levels of arsenic? Have your water tested. Contact the How can arsenic affect my health? Environmental Health section of your local • health department. Drinking very high concentrations of arsenic for a short period of time may cause nausea, You should have your water tested for harmful vomiting, irregular heartbeat, and muscle cramping chemicals every two to three years. or weakness. Symptoms typically go away once If you suspect contamination as a result of a the exposure is removed. spill or other incident, test more frequently. (continued) Private Well Water Fact Sheet #5 Arsenic Drinking water with arsenic for many years may When should I see a doctor? cause changes to the pigment of skin and may lead to the development of small "corns" and You should see a doctor if you think you have "warts" on the soles, palms, and torso. This high levels of arsenic in your well water and is the most characteristic sign of long-term have symptoms of nausea, dizziness, vomiting, arsenic contact and may happen together with or rapid heart rate, or you notice discoloration or numbness or tingling in the hands or feet. It may changes to your skin. also cause damage to the liver and kidneys or lead to decreased red and white blood cell Blood and urine tests can be done to determine production. In some cases, it can contribute if you have been in contact with arsenic. These to a lack of muscle coordination and difficulty tests are most useful for determining only very concentrating. recent exposures because the body gets rid of arsenic within one to two days. Hair or nail Skin contact with arsenic can cause irritation or analysis can be used to determine long-term redness of the skin, but it is unlikely that harmful exposures. amounts can enter the body through the skin. Breathing high levels of arsenic in a short time may cause a sore throat, irritated lungs, or Whom can I call for questions? difficulty breathing. Breathing arsenic for a long period of time may cause some numbness in the Contact your local health department or the arms and legs, thickening or discoloration of the Division of Public Health (N.C. Department of skin, and possible liver damage. Health and Human Services) Occupational and According to the U.S. Department of Health and Environmental Epidemiology Branch at(919)707-5900. Human Services and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), ingesting Additional Information elevated levels of arsenic for a long period of time may increase the risk of cancers of The EPA has established a maximum the skin, liver, bladder, and lungs. The U.S. contaminant level for arsenic in drinking water at Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has also 10 ug/L or 10 ppb (parts per billion). determined that inorganic arsenic is a known carcinogen (cancer-causing substance). Websites This fact sheet answers the most frequently Basic Information about Private Drinking Wells asked health questions about arsenic.This http:llwater.epa.gov/drink/info/well/ information is important because arsenic has been identified in groundwater and private wells National Science Foundation International: in North Carolina. The effects of exposure to www.nsf.org any hazardous substance depend on the dose, ATSDR duration, how you are exposed, personal traits and (Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry) habits and whether other chemicals are present. www.atsdr.cdc.govhoxfagsltf.asp?id=19&tid=3 NIEHS g • t kr ProtectYourself from Arsenic in your Well Water Fact Sheet—April 2012 (National Institute of Environmental Health_Sciences) ✓f{ N.C.Depart.of Health&Human Services•www.ncdhhs.gov `t www.niehs.nih.gov +Divis,ion of'piibli .r � ,. cHealth•www.ncpufilicfiealth.coin Local..Health Depa_-..w •p { ,ar;� � rtments. ,.,. 1/i1c:) `U erfund Res a �rkog�-am`�_ ph n edu rp° tiovit'nc oYg/con htmr N.G.DHHS is an equal opportunity employer and provider.Development of this fact sheet supported in part by a grant from NIEHS(P42-ES005948). Private Well Water Fact Sheet #5 Arsenic