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 2005 Annual Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report
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2006 Monitoring Results
Citrus County Utilities Division is pleased to provide its customers
with our Annual Water Quality Report. The Charles A Black Water System routinely
monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws, rules,
and regulations. Except where indicated otherwise, this report is based on the results of
our monitoring for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2005.
Data obtained before January 1, 2005, and presented in this report are from the most recent testing
done in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations.
This report contains the most current water quality data for calendar year 2005 as required by
the United States Environmental Protection Agency in accordance with the amendment to the Safe Drinking
Water Act. This annual report will provide you, our customers, with valuable information on the quality
of the water you consume. Increased awareness of where your water comes from will help create an avenue
through which the Utility Division can keep you informed on issues, programs and projects related to the
production, distribution and protection of our most valuable resource - WATER.
Citrus County 's Utilities Division makes a daily commitment to provide the highest quality drinking
water to the residents it serves. Our goal is, and always has been, to provide you a safe, aesthetically
pleasing and dependable supply of drinking water. If you have any questions concerning Utility operations
or water quality, please contact the Citrus County Utilities Division Office at
(352) 527-7650.
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The jointly owned Citrus County & Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority's Charles A.
Black Central Citrus County Wellfields and Water Treatment Facility's source of water is the
Northern West-Central Groundwater Basin of the Floridan Aquifer. The water is chlorinated for disinfection
purposes and distributed from three interconnected water treatment facilities consisting of eight wells.
The largest of these facilities is the Charles A. Black I Treatment Plant (PWS # 6094948) located in the
Citrus Hills area.
 The sources of drinking
water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells.
As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals,
and, in some cases, radioactive material. It can pick up substances resulting from that contact and from the
presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source
water include:
- Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock and wildlife.
- Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.
- Pesticides & herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff and residential use.
- Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production. They can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff and septic systems.
- Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or may be the result of oil and gas production, and mining activities.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the Environmental Protection Agency prescribes
regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems.
The Federal Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which
must provide the same protection for public health.
All drinking water, including bottled water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small
amounts of some contaminants. It is important to remember that the presence of any contaminants does
not necessarily pose a health risk. A full report of all the contaminants that
are monitored is available by contacting the Utilities Office at (352) 527-7650. Additional
information about contaminants and any potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental
Protection Agency's Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection completed conducting Source Water Assessments for all
public water systems in Florida . These assessments identify and assess any potential sources of
contamination in the vicinity of your water supply. A source Water Assessment for this system was
completed in 2004, the report is available at the DEP Source Water
Assessment and Protection website at http://www.dep.state.fl.us/swapp.
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Plant it smart. Xeriscape landscaping is a great way to design, install and maintain both your plants and irrigation system. More importantly, it will save time, money and water. For your free copy of Plant It Smart , an easy-to-use guide to Xeriscaping, contact your local water management district.
Get involved in water management issues. Voice your questions and concerns at public meetings conducted by the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Be aware of and follow all water conservation and water shortage rules in effect in your community. Support projects that will lead to an increased use of reclaimed wastewater for irrigation and other uses. Encourage your friends and neighbors to be part of a water-conscious community. CONSERVE WATER , because it is the right thing to do!
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In our continuing efforts to maintain a safe and dependable water supply and to operate the utility system more efficiently the Citrus County Utilities Division has several immediate and long-term projects planned:
- The Countywide fire hydrant installation program will continue. All fire hydrants on the County's public water systems will be painted and color-coded over the next three years.
- Over the next few years, the Utilities Division will be identifying all assets and appurtenances on GPS (Global Positioning System), which will enhance emergency responses and repairs.
- Continuation of Capital Improvement Programs will extend water lines, improve service, consolidate smaller water systems and improve system pressure.
We at Citrus County Utilities Division work around the clock to provide the highest quality water to every customer's tap. We ask that all our customers and those on other water systems help us protect our water sources, which are at the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children's future. If you have any questions please call your Utilities Office at (352) 527-7650.
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Watering Restrictions
Effective August 10 2004 until further notice
On August 10, 2004 the Board of County Commissioners voted to return to two days testing a week watering restrictions. Irrigation will be permitted before10:00 am or after 4:00 obtained twice/week under the following schedule:
- Addresses ending in 0,1 or 2 and A thru I may water on Monday & Thursday
- Addresses ending in 3,4,5 or 6 and J thru R may water on Tuesday & Friday
- Addresses ending in 7, 8 or 9 and S thru Z may water on Wednesday & Saturday
(No irrigation is permitted on Sunday)
This Report or Utility Operations - call Citrus County Utilities at (352) 527-7650. A copy of the complete list of all water testing parameters and the water analysis results can be obtained by contacting the Citrus County Utilities Office.
Water Quality - call the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791 or call the Potable Water Section of the Department of Environmental Protection, Tampa District Office at (813) 744-6100.
Local Drinking Water Quality and Testing - call the Citrus County Environmental Health Department at (352) 527-5289.
Utility Emergencies - (after normal working hours) call (352) 746-2555.
Utility Billing Questions - call (352) 746-2460
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