Current Drinking Water Advisories
in Sandusky County, Ohio
Site updated 1/6/2009 6:36:09 AM

Facility NameWooded Acres Campground
PWSID7244912
Reason for AdvisoryContamination
AdvisoryBOIL THE WATER BEFORE USING OR USE BOTTLED WATER
Facility Address2236 Co Rd 106, Lindsey, Ohio 43442
DistrictNWDO
Facility TypeTransient Noncommunity
Population CategoryLess than 250
Service AreaCampground
Facility ContactSteve Harvey
Facility Phone419-665-2414
ContaminantTotal Coliform Bacteria
Contaminant GroupMicrobiological
Public Notice TemplateTier1_TCR_norepeats.pdf
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 Date1/5/2009
Details and Recent ResultsA sample collected on 12-18-2008 was found to be positive for total coliform. The four repeat samples were not collected as required.
HistoryThe system has had no other total coliform violations in the past three years.
StatusFive routine samples will be required during January 2009. The advisory will remain until a set of four repeat samples are found to be negative for total coliform.
Ohio EPA ContactJoAnn Sabo
Ohio EPA Phone(419) 352-8461
Ohio EPA E-mailjoann.sabo@epa.state.oh.us
Information Last Modified1/5/2009 11:13:15 AM

 
Facility NameC M Schermerhorn, MD
PWSID7258812
Reason for AdvisoryContamination
AdvisoryBOIL THE WATER BEFORE USING OR USE BOTTLED WATER
Facility Address2539 Hayes Ave, Fremont, Ohio 43420
DistrictNWDO
Facility TypeTransient Noncommunity
Population CategoryLess than 250
Service AreaFactory/Industrial Park/Office Building
Facility ContactJennifer Hoellner, Office Manager
Facility Phone419-419-224-9716
ContaminantTotal Coliform Bacteria
Contaminant GroupMicrobiological
Public Notice TemplateTier1_TCR_norepeats.pdf
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 Date1/5/2009
Details and Recent ResultsFive routine samples collected 12-16-08 were all found to be positive for total coliform. The four repeat samples were not collected as required.
HistoryThe system has had several total coliform violations during the past three years.
StatusFive routine samples will be required during January 2009. The advisory will remain until a set of four repeat samples are found to be negative for total coliform.
Ohio EPA ContactJoAnn Sabo
Ohio EPA Phone(419) 352-8461
Ohio EPA E-mailjoann.sabo@epa.state.oh.us
Information Last Modified1/5/2009 11:20:47 AM

 
Facility NameToledo Edison - Lindsey Service Center
PWSID7243212
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 Address2600 U.S Route 20, Lindsey 43442
DistrictNWDO
Facility TypeNontransient Noncommunity
Population CategoryLess than 250
Service AreaFactory/Industrial Park/Office Building
ContaminantLead
Contaminant GroupInorganic Chemicals (IOCs)
Public Notice Templatepublic_ed_lead_noncomm.pdf
Fact SheetLead Fact Sheet
StandardAction Level = 15 µg/l
Major SourcesCorrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
Health EffectsInfants and children who drink water containing lead in excess of the action level could experience delays in their physical or mental development. Children could show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this water over many years could develop kidney problems or high blood pressure.
Advisory Begin Date6/17/2008
Details and Recent ResultsLead Action Level exceeded during Jan-Jun 2008; Lead concentration 23.8 ug/l
HistoryThis company did not meet the definition of a public water system during 1994-2007.
StatusPublic Education distributed 7-18-08; Water Quality Parameter received 8-5-08; letter addressing Corrosion Control Recommendation received 12-30-08.
Ohio EPA ContactLarry Moritz
Ohio EPA Phone(419) 352-8461
Ohio EPA E-maillarry.moritz@epa.state.oh.us
Information Last Modified12/30/2008 11:04:13 AM

 
Facility NameLutz Elementary School
PWSID7237112
Reason for AdvisoryContamination
AdvisoryYou do not need to use an alternative (e.g. bottled) water supply. Lead poses the greatest risk to young children and pregnant women. The public education outlines steps to reduce lead exposure.
Facility Address1929 Buckland Avenue, Fremont, Ohio 43420
DistrictNWDO
Facility TypeNontransient Noncommunity
Population Category251 to 1,000
Service AreaSchool
ContaminantLead
Contaminant GroupInorganic Chemicals (IOCs)
Public Notice Templatepublic_ed_lead_noncomm.pdf
Fact SheetLead Fact Sheet
StandardAction Level = 15 µg/l
Major SourcesCorrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
Health EffectsInfants and children who drink water containing lead in excess of the action level could experience delays in their physical or mental development. Children could show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this water over many years could develop kidney problems or high blood pressure.
Advisory Begin Date10/20/2008
Details and Recent ResultsLead 43.25 ug/l during 2008 annual monitoring;
HistoryNo prior Lead action level exceedances;
StatusDistributed Public Education 10-28-08; Water Quality Paramters submitted 12-10-08; Submit Corrosion Control Recommendation by 3-31-09;
Ohio EPA ContactLarry Moritz
Ohio EPA Phone(419) 352-8461
Ohio EPA E-maillarry.moritz@epa.state.oh.us
Information Last Modified12/11/2008 7:12:12 AM

 


The following advisories have been discontinued within the last 30 days:

Facility NameC M Schermerhorn, M.D.
PWSID7258812
Reason for AdvisoryContamination
ContaminantTotal Coliform Bacteria
Discontinued Date12/8/2008
Discontinued ReasonA set of four repeat samples collected December 3, 2008 were all found to be negative for total coliform.


           
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