Current Drinking Water Advisories
in Pickaway County, Ohio
Site updated 1/6/2009 6:35:45 AM

Facility NameSunset Mobile Home Park
PWSID6502412
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 Address15625 State Route 56 W, Mount Sterling, OH 43143
DistrictCDO
Facility TypeCommunity
Population CategoryLess than 250
Service AreaMobile Home Park
Facility ContactClifford Hill
Facility Phone740-869-2833
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 Date8/16/2007
Details and Recent ResultsThe current running annual average arsenic concentration for 3rd quarter 2008 is .012 mg/L ( 12 ug/L). Proof of public notice was received on 11/26/08.
HistoryThe running annual average arsenic concentration exceeded the drinking water standard beginning in the second quarter 2007.
StatusThe water system is consulting with engineers and Ohio EPA to choose an appropriate treatment system.
Ohio EPA ContactKathy Pinto
Ohio EPA Phone(614) 644-2752
Ohio EPA E-mailkathy.pinto@epa.state.oh.us
Information Last Modified12/12/2008 1:43:42 PM

 
Facility NameODNR Deer Creek State Park Lodge
PWSID6536712
Reason for AdvisoryContamination
AdvisoryCHILDREN UNDER NINE SHOULD BE PROVIDED WITH ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF DRINKING WATER OR WATER THAT HAS BEEN TREATED TO REMOVE FLUORIDE
Facility Address2045 Morse Road
DistrictCDO
Facility TypeNontransient Noncommunity
Population CategoryLess than 250
Service AreaRecreation Area
Facility ContactMike Emmos
ContaminantFluoride
Contaminant GroupInorganic Chemicals (IOCs)
Public Notice TemplateTier3_fluorideSMCL.pdf
Fact SheetFluoride Fact Sheet
StandardMCL = 4 mg/l and Secondary MCL = 2 mg/l
Major SourcesErosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
Health EffectsSome 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 Date8/24/2007
Details and Recent ResultsSample collected on May 24, 2007 had 2.1 mg/L of fluoride. Public notice sent to system on April 11, 2008.
StatusSystem has naturally occurring fluoride levels ablove the SMCL of 2.0 mg/L.
Ohio EPA ContactEmily Cushman
Ohio EPA Phone(614) 644-2752
Ohio EPA E-mailemily.cushman@epa.state.oh.us
Information Last Modified4/24/2008 11:26:54 AM

 
Facility NameFoxfire Golf Club
PWSID6537612
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 Address10799 State Route 104, Lockbourne, Ohio 43137
DistrictCDO
Facility TypeNontransient Noncommunity
Population CategoryLess than 250
Service AreaFactory/Industrial Park/Office Building
Facility ContactPaula Kidder
Facility Phone614-271-9315
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 Date11/1/2008
Details and Recent ResultsThe current running annual average arsenic concentration for 3rd quarter 2008 is .011 mg/L ( 11 ug/L).
StatusIn the process of taking the necessary steps to address arsenic in the drinking water.
Ohio EPA ContactEmily Cushman
Ohio EPA Phone(614) 644-2752
Ohio EPA E-mailemily.cushman@epa.state.oh.us
Information Last Modified12/22/2008 10:30:15 AM

 


           
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