Current Drinking Water Advisories
in Knox County, Ohio
Site updated 1/6/2009 6:34:25 AM

Facility NameCochrans Lit-le Lambs Learning Ctr
PWSID4243112
Reason for AdvisoryContamination
AdvisoryYou do not need to use an alternative (e.g. bottled) water supply. However, if you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor.
Facility AddressP.O. Box 377, 5090 Columbus Rd, Centerburg, OH 43011
DistrictCDO
Facility TypeNontransient Noncommunity
Population CategoryLess than 250
Service AreaDay Care Center
Facility ContactPhil Haberman
Facility Phone614-554-5690
ContaminantArsenic
Contaminant GroupInorganic Chemicals (IOCs)
Public Notice TemplateTier2_arsenicMCL.pdf
Fact SheetArsenic Fact Sheet
StandardMCL = 10 µg/l
Major SourcesErosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes
Health EffectsSome 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 Date12/4/2006
Details and Recent ResultsThe current running annual average concentration of arsenic as of May 2007 is .019 mg/L (19 ug/L). Most recent proof of public notification was received at OEPA on 12/22/06.
HistorySigned a Bilateral Compliance Agreement (BCA) on 11/25/05. As of December 2006 have not submitted plans for arsenic treatment.
StatusEnforcement: Director's Final Findings and Orders including a penalty issued 5/8/08 requiring system to install treatment or connect to an alternative source of water. System has not complied.
Enforcement Action See Enforcement Action
Ohio EPA ContactEmily Cushman
Ohio EPA Phone(614) 644-2752
Ohio EPA E-mailemily.cushman@epa.state.oh.us
Information Last Modified11/21/2008 5:23:44 PM

 
Facility NameHerris Mobile Home Park
PWSID4201412
Reason for AdvisoryOther
AdvisoryYou do not need to use an alternative (e.g. bottled) water supply. However, if you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor.
Facility Address300 Columbus Road
DistrictCDO
Facility TypeCommunity
Population CategoryLess than 250
Service AreaMobile Home Park
Facility ContactThomas Woosley
Facility Phone740/392-4001
ContaminantTotal Coliform Bacteria
Contaminant GroupMicrobiological
Public Notice TemplateNot currently available
Fact SheetTotal Coliform Bacteria Fact Sheet
StandardMCL = confirmed presence of total coliform bacteria or failure to collect required repeat samples
Major SourcesNaturally present in the environment
Health EffectsColiforms are bacteria which are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially-harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and this was a warning of potential problems.
Advisory Begin Date1/1/2009
Details and Recent ResultsHerris MHP failed to collect a bacteria sample for the month of December. System must resume sampling in January 2009.
HistoryOEPA collected a negative (safe) sample in November 2008.
Statuscurrent
Ohio EPA ContactCarolyn O'Neal
Ohio EPA Phone(614) 728-3778
Ohio EPA E-mailcarolyn.o'neal@epa.state.oh.us
Information Last Modified1/5/2009 12:36:16 PM

 


           
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