| Current Drinking Water Advisories |
| in Franklin County, Ohio | |
| Site updated 1/6/2009 6:33:27 AM |
| Facility Name | Cordell Regional Utility |
| PWSID | 2501812 |
| Reason for Advisory | Other |
| Advisory | Public water system has issued water conservation requirements and/or mandatory watering ban. |
| Facility Address | 1667 Gateway Circle, Gove City, OH 43123 |
| District | CDO |
| Facility Type | Community |
| Population Category | 251 to 1,000 |
| Service Area | Residential |
| Facility Contact | Kevin Steward |
| Facility Phone | 614-871-3660 |
| Contaminant | Other |
| Public Notice Template | Not currently available |
| Advisory Begin Date | 6/20/2005 |
| Details and Recent Results | One of the water systems two wells has failed and is being repaired. Watering restrictions will be in place until repairs are completed. |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Ohio EPA Contact | Carolyn O'Neal |
| Ohio EPA Phone | (614) 728-3778 |
| Ohio EPA E-mail | carolyn.o'neal@epa.state.oh.us |
| Facility Name | Oakhurst Country Club |
| PWSID | 2548912 |
| Reason for Advisory | Contamination |
| Advisory | CHILDREN UNDER NINE SHOULD BE PROVIDED WITH ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF DRINKING WATER OR WATER THAT HAS BEEN TREATED TO REMOVE FLUORIDE |
| Facility Address | 3223 Norton Rd, Grove City, OH 43123 |
| District | CDO |
| Facility Type | Nontransient Noncommunity |
| Population Category | Less than 250 |
| Service Area | Golf Course |
| Contaminant | Fluoride |
| Contaminant Group | Inorganic Chemicals (IOCs) |
| Public Notice Template | Tier3_fluorideSMCL.pdf |
| Fact Sheet | Fluoride Fact Sheet |
| Standard | MCL = 4 mg/l and Secondary MCL = 2 mg/l |
| Major Sources | Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories |
| Health Effects | Some people who drink water containing fluoride in excess of the MCL over many years could get bone disease, including pain and tenderness of the bones. Fluoride in drinking water at half the MCL or more may cause mottling of children’s teeth, usually in children less than nine years old. Mottling, also known as dental fluorosis, may include brown staining and/or pitting of the teeth, and occurs only in developing teeth before they erupt from the gums. |
| Advisory Begin Date | 3/30/2006 |
| Details and Recent Results | Sample collected on July 20, 2005 had 2.1 mg/L fluoride. Posted public notice on 4/6/06. Most recent public notice sent to system on April 11, 2008. |
| Status | Natural fluoride level above 2.0 mg/L. Required to issue a public notice. |
| Ohio EPA Contact | Emily Cushman |
| Ohio EPA Phone | (614) 644-2752 |
| Ohio EPA E-mail | emily.cushman@epa.state.oh.us |
| Information Last Modified | 4/24/2008 11:17:00 AM |
| Facility Name | Darbydale Elementary School |
| PWSID | 2530812 |
| Reason for Advisory | Contamination |
| Advisory | You do not need to use an alternative (e.g. bottled) water supply. However, if you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor. |
| Facility Address | 7000 Rte 665, Grove City, OH, 43123 |
| District | CDO |
| Facility Type | Nontransient Noncommunity |
| Population Category | Less than 250 |
| Service Area | School |
| Contaminant | Arsenic |
| Contaminant Group | Inorganic Chemicals (IOCs) |
| Public Notice Template | Tier2_arsenicMCL.pdf |
| Fact Sheet | Arsenic Fact Sheet |
| Standard | MCL = 10 µg/l |
| Major Sources | Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes |
| Health Effects | Some people who drink water containing arsenic in excess of the MCL over many years could experience skin damage or problems with their circulatory system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
| Advisory Begin Date | 2/16/2007 |
| Details and Recent Results | The current running annual average arsenic concentration for 3rd quarter 2008 is .014 mg/L ( 14 ug/L). Most recent proof of public notice was received by OEPA on 12/18/08. |
| Status | Has signed an agreement with OEPA to address arsenic in the drinking water. System is currently working on pre-treatment oxidants for the removal system. |
| Enforcement Action | See Enforcement Action |
| Ohio EPA Contact | Emily Cushman |
| Ohio EPA Phone | (614) 644-2752 |
| Ohio EPA E-mail | emily.cushman@epa.state.oh.us |
| Information Last Modified | 12/18/2008 2:17:33 PM |
| Facility Name | Canal Winchester |
| PWSID | 2500312 |
| Reason for Advisory | Other |
| Advisory | Public water system has issued water conservation requirements and/or mandatory watering ban. |
| Facility Address | 36 South High St. |
| District | CDO |
| Facility Type | Community |
| Population Category | 10,001 to 50,000 |
| Service Area | Incorporated City or Village |
| Facility Contact | Joseph Taylor |
| Facility Phone | 614-837-5623 |
| Public Notice Template | Not currently available |
| Advisory Begin Date | 6/1/2005 |
| Status | Contact the Village for the most up to date information on watering restrictions. |
| Ohio EPA Contact | Carolyn O'Neal |
| Ohio EPA Phone | (614) 728-3778 |
| Ohio EPA E-mail | carolyn.o'neal@epa.state.oh.us |
| Information Last Modified | 11/6/2007 8:55:43 AM |
| Facility Name | The Golf Club |
| PWSID | 2565912 |
| Reason for Advisory | Contamination |
| Advisory | You do not need to use an alternative (e.g. bottled) water supply. However, if you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor. |
| Facility Address | PO Box 369, New Albany, 43054 |
| District | CDO |
| Facility Type | Nontransient Noncommunity |
| Population Category | Less than 250 |
| Service Area | Golf Course |
| Facility Contact | John Osman |
| Contaminant | Arsenic |
| Contaminant Group | Inorganic Chemicals (IOCs) |
| Public Notice Template | Tier2_arsenicMCL.pdf |
| Fact Sheet | Arsenic Fact Sheet |
| Standard | MCL = 10 µg/l |
| Major Sources | Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes |
| Health Effects | Some people who drink water containing arsenic in excess of the MCL over many years could experience skin damage or problems with their circulatory system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
| Advisory Begin Date | 3/10/2008 |
| Details and Recent Results | The current running annual average (RAA) arsenic concentration as of 3rd quarter 2008 is .015mg/L (15 ug/L). |
| Status | Proposed Findings and Orders were sent in September 2008 and currently in negotiations with the Orders. |
| Ohio EPA Contact | Emily Cushman |
| Ohio EPA Phone | (614) 644-2752 |
| Ohio EPA E-mail | emily.cushman@epa.state.oh.us |
| Information Last Modified | 11/24/2008 1:08:58 PM |
The following advisories have been discontinued within the last 30 days:
| Facility Name | Cypress Wesleyan Church |
| PWSID | 2555312 |
| Reason for Advisory | Contamination |
| Contaminant | Fluoride |
| Discontinued Date | 12/24/2008 |
| Discontinued Reason | Sample collected on 6/5/08 was 2 mg/L- no longer exceed the SMCL |
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