2019 Consumer Confidence Report

Overview

The Bellwood Borough Authority (BWA) released its 2019 Consumer Confidence Report on May 29, 2020. The report details the quality of drinking water provided to residents and outlines the authority's commitment to maintaining high standards.

Water Source

• Provider: The Bellwood Borough Authority purchases treated water from the Altoona Water Authority.
• Origin: The water is predominantly supplied from the Bellwood and Tipton Reservoirs.
• Location: The Bellwood Reservoir is located near SR 865 on Kelsey Road in Antis Township.

Water Quality & Contaminants

The report confirms that the water supply meets all safety standards. Key findings from the 2019 testing include:

• Microbiological Contaminants:
  • Total Coliform Bacteria: Detected in less than 5% of monthly samples (specifically <4% in August 2019).
  • E. Coli Bacteria: None detected.
• Inorganic Contaminants:
  • Barium: Detected at 0. 045 ppm (Limit: 2. 0 ppm).
  • Bromates: Detected at 2. 1 ppb (Limit: 10 ppb).
  • Copper: Detected at 0. 052 ppm (Limit: 1. 3 ppm).
  • Lead: Not detected (Limit: 15 ppb).
  • Chromium: Detected at 0. 559 ppb (Limit: 100 ppb).
  • Nickel: Detected at 1. 74 ppb (Limit: 100 ppb).
• Disinfection Byproducts:
  • Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM): Highest running annual average was 25. 07 ppb (Limit: 80 ppb).
  • Halogenated Acetic Acids (HAA5s): Highest running annual average was 11. 7 ppb (Limit: 60 ppb).
• Other Contaminants:
  • Chlorine: Used as a water additive to control microbes. Highest monthly average was 1. 05 ppm (Limit: 4 ppm).
  • Chlorodane: Not detected.

Health & Safety Information

• Vulnerable Populations: The report notes that some individuals, such as those with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, people with HIV/AIDS, the elderly, and infants, may be more vulnerable to contaminants.
• Cryptosporidium: The Altoona Water Authority began testing for E-Coli and Cryptosporidium in late 2015. All results have been within normal ranges, and treatment processes (ozone, flocculation, filtration, chlorine) effectively inactivate this pathogen.
• Action: Residents with specific health concerns are advised to consult their healthcare providers and can call the EPA/CDC Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 for guidance on lessening infection risks.

Contact & Meetings

• Office Phone: 814-742-8591
• Website: bellwoodborough. com
• Meetings: Regularly scheduled meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM in the Bellwood Borough Building.