Current Drinking Water Advisories
	in Seneca County, Ohio
	Site updated 1/6/2009 6:36:19 AM

Facility Name	Village of Attica
PWSID	7400011
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	4901 SR 4, Attica, OH 44807
District	NWDO
Facility Type	Community
Population Category	1,001 to 3,300
Service Area	Incorporated City or Village
Contaminant	Lead
Contaminant Group	Inorganic Chemicals (IOCs)
Public Notice Template	public_ed_lead_comm.pdf
Fact Sheet	Lead Fact Sheet
Standard	Action Level = 15 µg/l
Major Sources	Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
Health Effects	Infants 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 Date	10/22/1998
Details and Recent Results	Lead Action Level 35.0 ug/L (1998) and 35 ug/l (2007);
History	New water plant (with phosphate feed to control lead) on-line in July, 2007.
Status	Public Education being distributed annually as required. Lead/Copper 6-month monitoring+ Water Quality Parameters required Jan-Jun 2008; Corrosion Control Recommendation due 6-30-08.
Ohio EPA Contact	Justin Bowerman
Ohio EPA Phone	(419) 352-8461
Ohio EPA E-mail	justin.bowerman@epa.state.oh.us
Information Last Modified	11/4/2008 10:24:56 AM

 

Facility Name	Fostoria Mobile Estates
PWSID	7400712
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	5473 N Twp Rd 63
District	NWDO
Facility Type	Community
Population Category	Less than 250
Service Area	Mobile Home Park
Facility Contact	Lucas Stahl
Facility Phone	419-435-8873
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	5/24/2007
Details and Recent Results	The current running annual average arsenic concentration for 3rd quarter 2008 is .012 mg/L ( 12 ug/L). Last proof of public notice received at OEPA on 9/16/08.
History	The running annual average arsenic concentration exceeded the drinking water standard beginning in the first quarter 2007.
Status	It is unknown if treatment for this contaminant is being pursued at this time. Enforcement action pending.
Ohio EPA Contact	Kathy Pinto
Ohio EPA Phone	(614) 644-2752
Ohio EPA E-mail	kathy.pinto@epa.state.oh.us
Information Last Modified	11/19/2008 1:38:56 PM

 

Facility Name	Clinton Lake Campging #1
PWSID	7432212
Reason for Advisory	Contamination
Advisory	BOIL THE WATER BEFORE USING OR USE BOTTLED WATER
Facility Address	4490 East Twp Rd 122, Republic, Ohio 44867
District	NWDO
Facility Type	Transient Noncommunity
Population Category	Less than 250
Service Area	Campground
Facility Contact	Dennis Miller
Facility Phone	419-585-3331
Contaminant	Total Coliform Bacteria
Contaminant Group	Microbiological
Public Notice Template	Tier1_TCR_norepeats.pdf
Fact Sheet	Total Coliform Bacteria Fact Sheet
Standard	MCL = confirmed presence of total coliform bacteria or failure to collect required repeat samples
Major Sources	Naturally present in the environment
Health Effects	Coliforms 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 Date	10/22/2008
Details and Recent Results	A sample collected 10-6-08 ws found to be positive for total coliform. The four repeat samples were not collected as required.
History	The system had failure to monitor for total coliform samples during April-June '05, July-Sept '05, Apr-June '07, and Apr-June '08.
Status	The system has closed for the season. A set of four repeat total coliform negative samples and five routine samples will be required prior to opening for the 2009 season.
Ohio EPA Contact	Bob Plotts
Ohio EPA Phone	(419) 352-8461
Ohio EPA E-mail	bob.plotts@epa.state.oh.us
Information Last Modified	10/30/2008 10:31:22 AM

 

Facility Name	Leafy Oaks Campground
PWSID	7430012
Reason for Advisory	Contamination
Advisory	BOIL THE WATER BEFORE USING OR USE BOTTLED WATER
Facility Address	6955 State Route 101, Clyde, Ohio 43410
District	NWDO
Facility Type	Transient Noncommunity
Population Category	Less than 250
Service Area	Campground
Facility Contact	Randy Faneuff
Facility Phone	419-639-2887
Contaminant	Total Coliform Bacteria
Contaminant Group	Microbiological
Public Notice Template	Tier1_TCR_norepeats.pdf
Fact Sheet	Total Coliform Bacteria Fact Sheet
Standard	MCL = confirmed presence of total coliform bacteria or failure to collect required repeat samples
Major Sources	Naturally present in the environment
Health Effects	Coliforms 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 Date	11/6/2008
Details and Recent Results	A total coliform sample collected 10-21-08 was found to be positive for total coliform. The repeat samples were not collected as required.
History	The system had a total coliform positive sample on 4-20-07 and a failure to monitor for total coliform violation during the Jan-Mar '06 calendar quarter.
Status	Five routine samples will be required during November 2008. The advisory will remain until four repeat samples are found to be negative for total coliform.
Ohio EPA Contact	Bob Plotts
Ohio EPA Phone	(419) 352-8461
Ohio EPA E-mail	bob.plotts@epa.state.oh.us
Information Last Modified	11/6/2008 8:49:43 AM

 

Facility Name	Fostoria Mobile Estates
PWSID	7400712
Reason for Advisory	Contamination
Advisory	BOIL THE WATER BEFORE USING OR USE BOTTLED WATER
Facility Address	5473 N Township Rd 63, Fostoria, Ohio 44830
District	NWDO
Facility Type	Community
Population Category	Less than 250
Service Area	Mobile Home Park
Facility Contact	Lucas Stahl
Facility Phone	419-435-8873
Contaminant	Total Coliform Bacteria
Contaminant Group	Microbiological
Public Notice Template	Tier1_TCR_norepeats.pdf
Fact Sheet	Total Coliform Bacteria Fact Sheet
Standard	MCL = confirmed presence of total coliform bacteria or failure to collect required repeat samples
Major Sources	Naturally present in the environment
Health Effects	Coliforms 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 Date	10/15/2008
Details and Recent Results	A sample collected September 29, 2008 was found to be positive for total coliform. The repeat samples were not collected as required.
History	The system also had total coliform positive samples during July '07,and June, July, and Sept'08. The system has arsenic MCL violations, also.
Status	Five routine samples will be required during November 2008. The advisory will remain until a set of four repeat samples are found to be negative for total coliform.
Ohio EPA Contact	Ben R. Smith
Ohio EPA Phone	(419) 352-8461
Ohio EPA E-mail	ben.smith@epa.state.oh.us
Information Last Modified	11/20/2008 2:55:29 PM

           

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