2020 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

Overview

The Williamsburg Municipal Authority (WMA) has released its 2020 Consumer Confidence Report. This document details the quality of drinking water provided to customers in Williamsburg Borough and portions of Catherine and Woodbury Townships. The report covers the operating year from January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020.

Water Source and Supply

• Source: The water supply is groundwater drawn from the Gatesburg Aquifer.
• Location: Three production wells are located along Briarwood Lane in Woodbury Township.
• Capacity: The system is permitted to supply up to 1,440,000 gallons per day.
• Usage: In 2020, the system provided an average of 131,899 gallons per day (48,143,135 total gallons) to 703 customers.
• Treatment: The only required treatment is disinfection via the addition of chlorine.

Contaminant Monitoring Results

The WMA monitored for various contaminants in accordance with Federal and State laws. No violations were recorded during the reporting period.

Disinfectants and By-Products

• Chlorine: Detected at levels ranging from 1. 30 to 1. 77 ppm.
• TTHMs (Total Trihalomethanes): Detected at 11. 6 ppb.
• HAA (Haloacetic Acids): Detected at 4. 24 ppb.

Inorganic Contaminants

• Nitrate: Detected at 1. 36 ppm (Limit: 10 ppm).
• Barium: Detected at 0. 0278 ppm (Limit: 2 ppm).
• Arsenic: Detected at 1. 03 ppb (Limit: 10 ppb).
• Selenium: Detected at 4. 26 ppb (Limit: 50 ppb).

Lead and Copper

• Lead: The 90th percentile value was 0. 84 ppb (Action Level: 15 ppb). Lead was present in detectable levels in two samples collected from the distribution system.
• Copper: The 90th percentile value was 0. 097 ppm (Action Level: 1. 3 ppm).

Health and Safety Information

• Vulnerable Populations: Individuals with compromised immune systems (e. g. , cancer patients, organ transplant recipients, HIV/AIDS patients), the elderly, and infants are at higher risk from microbial contaminants.
• Lead Exposure: To minimize lead exposure, residents are advised to flush their tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking, especially if the water has been sitting for several hours.
• Source Water Assessment: A formal Source Water Assessment by the PA Department of Environmental Protection has not yet been completed.

Contact Information

For questions regarding this report or the water utility, residents may contact:

• Name: Mr. Joesepph L. Lansberry, Borough Manager
• Phone: (814) 832-2051
• Fax: 814-832-9626
• Email: authority16693@gmail. com
• Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (9 am–3 pm); Wednesday (8 am–4:30 pm).
• Authority Meetings: Held at 6 PM on the first Tuesday of each month at the Williamsburg Municipal Building (305 E. 2nd Street).