The Crested Butte News Serving the Gunnison Valley since 1999
—Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District Requests Proposals for Taylor River Dam Hydropower Project—
The Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District (UGRWCD) is requesting proposals from qualified engineering firms to conduct a feasibility study for producing hydropower at the Taylor Park Reservoir dam in Gunnison County, Colorado. Proposal guidelines are available at http://www.ugrwcd.org or by calling UGRWCD at 970-641-6065. Proposals are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 31, 2009.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issues of June 19 and 26, 2009. #061901
—Meridian Lake Park—
2009 Drinking Water
Consumer Confidence Report
For Calendar Year 2008
Public Water System ID # CO0126505
Esta es información importante. Si no la pueden leer, necesitan que alguien se la traduzca.
We are pleased to present to you this year’s water quality report. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water.
General Information About Drinking Water
All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV-AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk of infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, or to receive a copy of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and microbiological contaminants call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.
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, and can pick up substances resulting 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 that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, 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 and herbicides that may come from a variety of sources, such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
• Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and also may come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.
• Radioactive contaminants, that can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment prescribes regulations limiting the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide the same protection for public health.
Our Water Source(s)
Source Water Type
Inf Gal No 1 From Springs Ground Water Under The Influence Of Surface Water
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has provided us with a Source Water Assessment Report for our water supply. You may obtain a copy of the report by visiting www.cdphe.state.co.us/wq/sw/swaphom.html or by contacting Frank Glick at 970-349-7575.
Potential sources of contamination in our source water area come from: Mixed Forest (moderate,1) Deciduous Forest (Moderate High, 1) Evergreen Forest (Moderate High, 1)
The Source Water Assessment Report provides a screening-level evaluation of potential contamination that could occur. It does not mean that the contamination has or will occur. We can use this information to evaluate the need to improve our current water treatment capabilities and prepare for future contamination threats. This can help us ensure that quality finished water is delivered to your homes. In addition, the source water assessment results provide a starting point for developing a source water protection plan.
Please contact Frank Glick at 970-349-7575 to learn more about what you can do to help protect your drinking water sources, any questions about the Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report, to learn more about our system, or to attend scheduled public meetings. We want you, our valued customers, to be informed about the services we provide and the quality water we deliver to you every day.
Terms and Abbreviations
The following definitions will help you understand the terms and abbreviations used in this report:
• Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.
• Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
• Parts per trillion (ppt) or Nanograms per liter (nanograms/L) – one part per trillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000,000.
• Parts per quadrillion (ppq) or Picograms per liter (picograms/L) – one part per quadrillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000,000 years or one penny in $10,000,000,000,000.
• Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
• Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) – nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.
• Action Level (AL) – the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
• Treatment Technique (TT) – A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
• Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) – The “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
• Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) – The “Maximum Allowed” is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
• Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) – The level of a drinking water disinfectant, below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
• Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) – The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
• Running Annual Average (RAA) – An average of monitoring results for the previous 12 calendar months.
• Gross Alpha, Including RA, Excluding RN & U – This is the gross alpha particle activity compliance value. It includes radium-226, but excludes radon 222 and uranium.
• Microscopic Particulate Analysis (MPA) – An analysis of surface water organisms and indicators in water. This analysis can be used to determine performance of a surface water treatment plant or to determine the existence of surface water influence on a ground water well.
Detected Contaminants
Meridian Lake Park routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The following table(s) show all detections found in the period of January 1 to December 31, 2008 unless otherwise noted. The State of Colorado requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year, or the system is not considered vulnerable to this type of contamination. Therefore, some of our data, though representative, may be more than one year old. The “Range” column in the table(s) below will show a single value for those contaminants that were sampled only once. Violations, if any, are reported in the next section of this report.
Note: Only detected contaminants appear in this report. If no tables appear in this section, that means that Meridian Lake Park did not detect any contaminants in the last round of monitoring.
Secondary standards are non-enforceable guidelines for contaminants that may cause cosmetic effects (such as skin or tooth discoloration) or aesthetic effects (such as taste, odor or color) in drinking water. EPA recommends these standards but does not require water systems to comply.
Health Information About Water Quality
Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home’s plumbing. If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home’s water, you may wish to have your water tested and flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water. Additional information is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800)426-4791.
Radon is a radioactive gas that you cannot see, taste, or smell. It is found in the soil throughout the United States. Radon can move up through the ground and into a home through cracks and holes in the foundation. Radon can reach high levels in all types of homes. Radon can also be released from tap water from showering, washing dishes, and other household activities. Compared to radon entering the home through the soil, radon entering the home through tap water will be, in most cases, a small source of radon in indoor air. Radon is a known human carcinogen. Breathing air that contains radon can lead to lung cancer. Drinking water that contains radon may also cause increased risk of stomach cancer. If you are concerned about radon in your home, test the air in your home. Testing is inexpensive and easy. Fix your home if the level of radon in your air is four (4) picocuries per liter of air (pCi/L) or higher. There are simple ways to fix a radon problem that are relatively inexpensive. For additional information, call the state radon program at 303-692-3030 or call the EPA Radon Hotline 1-800-SOS-RADON.
Violations: None
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of June 26, 2009. #062603
—COMMISSIONERS’ PROCEEDINGS—
At the regular meeting of the County Commissioners of Gunnison County, held in the Commissioners’ Room in the Gunnison County Courthouse, the County Seat, on the 19th of May, 2009, vouchers were approved and warrants ordered drawn on the accounts as follows:
01-General Fund 204,504.10
02-Road & Bridge 32,049.79
03-Social Services 17,846.15
10-Airport Operations 19,904.52
12-Sales Tax 153,245.87
25-Library 120,582.78
30-Mosquito District 21,795.90
32-Sage Grouse Trust 0.63
34-Risk Management 6,496.14
41-Airport Construction 432,599.84
43-Capital Expenditures 56,416.55
50-Sewer Districts 22,764.88
51-Water District 4,608.15
52-Landfill 29,636.44
70-Housing Authority 1,708.65
72-Assisted Living 3,040.65
80-Internal Service-I 54,190.99
82-Internal Service-II 21,355.70
90-Internal Service-III 33,013.95
91-Local Marketing Dist 72,922.56
92-Transportation Dist 39,565.01
Total $1,348,249.25
**-MULTIPLE FUNDS
70-LaQuinta-Lodging 79.00
03-Human Services Expense 8,317.31
01-Sugah’s Café-Co Tr Imm 375.00
10-GJ Reg Airport-Mtgs 35.00
82-W States Manifold-Trng 50.00
01-B Shipman-Land Use Fees 200.00
02-D Perkins-Safety Recog 50.00
01-A Starr-Early Childhd Exp 500.00
90-Petty Cash Fin-Wellness 250.00
01-Petty Cash P H – Postage 41.44
01-U S Postoffice-Postage 436.80
**-W Lbr Supply-Bldg Mtce 406.95
**-City of Gunn -Utilities 14,227.40
**-Paper Clip-Office Supplies 5,441.34
**-Xerox-Rental Eq 987.92
**-Sweitzer Oil-Fuel 16,316.08
**-Qwest-Telephone 2,119.59
01-Co Pub Health-Vital Stats 235.75
**-Gunn Vly Hosp-H S Exp 1,470.12
**-Co Counties-Dues & Mtgs 670.00
01-Safeway-Prisoner Meals 461.48
01-B&B Printers-Printing 308.00
**-TDS Telecom-Long Dist 239.49
**-Gunn Ctry Pub-Adver 630.93
**-Gunn Cty Elect-Utilities 1,429.32
**-Monty’s – Parts 2,766.80
80-MHC Kenworth-Parts 414.36
**-Hartman Bros-Shop Supp 110.65
80-Drive Train-Parts 295.08
01-West Pmt Ctr-Law Lib 1,562.83
**-Fullmers-Bldg Mtce 1,253.93
**-Gunn Vly Fam Phy-Fam Plan 2,550.00
01-J Reinman-SB 94 199.50
01-Co Assessors Assn-Trng 82.00
**-Honnen Eq-Parts 10,639.51
**-W Slope Conn-Bldg Mtce 72.18
80-Holy Cross Energy-Util 79.58
80-Power Eq-Parts 103.12
**-Wagner Eq-Compactor 23,830.79
**-Delta Montrose Elect-Util 544.88
01-Co County Attys-Trng 125.00
**-Gunn Fam Med-Light Prog 1,662.50
01-Entenmann Rovin-Op Supp 306.36
**-Std Tire-H S Expense 141.08
**-Mario’s-Safety Recog 338.30
**-Alsco-Laundry 323.99
**-Blue Mesa Lbr-Op Supp 611.68
80-Safety Kleen-Rental Eq 1,665.29
43-Jerry Greene-Engineering 3,255.00
10-Henry’s Radio-Runway Mtce 4.50
10-Sherwin-Williams-Bldg Mtce 734.32
**-Tomichi Tire-Tires 652.00
41-CDOT-Pr & Int Pmts 426,999.84
02-Gunn Ctry Shopper-Adv 20.00
51-Schmalz Const-Mtce 3,148.43
**-W Slope Fire-Shop supplies 631.10
**-Newman Traffic-Sign Matls 1,697.53
80-L Partch-Cell Phone 45.00
43-J Stone-Travel 1,173.30
03-Hinsdale Cty-Admin 402.56
52-Hanson Eq-Rental Eq 200.00
10-Gene Taylors-Op Supp 201.07
01-Mtn Surfaces-Bldg Imp 2,080.39
01-Gunn Cty Ext-Books 238.37
80-Interstate Batteries-Parts 180.90
80-Napa Auto Crbndale-Tools 6.29
**-Federal Express-Parts 229.69
02-M Crosby-Cell Phone 45.00
80-Roaring Fork Vly Coop-Fuel 982.34
92-Alpine Express-Grnd Trans 24,736.65
02-Rolland Eng-Engineering 6,875.00
80-GMCO Corp-Inv Oth Matls 5,220.00
80-John Roberts Mtr Wks-Pts 625.76
02-The Trough-Safety Recog 275.00
01-Petty Cash Sheriff-Postage 7.25
92-Co Airport Op-Dues&Mtgs 500.00
10-Swire – Vending Machines 633.96
10-D Fry – Cell Phone 35.00
80-Respond Sys-Shop Supp 28.85
02-Arnie Butler-ROW Purch 5,500.00
01-CSC-Pr Svcs 11,357.70
**-UPS – Postage 206.97
43-N Star Surveying-Pr Svcs 4,748.00
01-MidAm Res Chem-Op Supp 97.45
80-Sunsource-Parts 1,305.38
80-Kois Bros Eq-Parts 184.20
01-D Baumgarten-Travel 312.40
80-CB True Value-Shop Supp 33.76
52-KRW Consult-Pr Svcs 3,695.38
01-C Dawson-Health Init Imp 59.74
01-Galls-Op Supp 788.05
43-Motorola – Gunnison 25,000.00
01-Lasting Impress-Op Supp 53.98
01-Woodsmith-Subscript 24.00
01-CSU – Pr Svcs 2,950.00
52-ACZ Laboratories-Pr Svcs 2,753.00
80-Delta Rigging-Shop Supp 372.60
80-B&R Septic-Bldg Mtce 410.00
01-Tyler Tech-Software Subsc 10,991.00
82-Hewlett Packard-Eq Repl 10,924.00
02-S McConnell-Safety Recog 100.00
01-Delta Cty Independent-Adv 85.00
**-GJ Pipe & Supp-Ind Park 2,013.10
**-United Co-Gravel 62.00
02-Gunn Const-Rental Eq 196.00
10-H & H Towing-Op Supp 40.00
51-Op Cert Prog-Training 90.00
**-Sam’s Club-Op Supp 54.23
01-Sysco Fd Svc-Pris Meals 4,786.37
80-Waste Mgt-Trash Removal 52.12
01-M Roper-Landscaping 111.48
01-Verizon Wireless-Internet 98.42
**-Boss-Equip Mtce 359.64
01-Ctr for the Arts – CB 1,831.53
**-Consol Elect-Eq Mtce 18.74
01-F Vader-Cell Phone 35.00
51-USA Blue Book-Tools 40.46
01-Sign Guys & Gal!-Off Supp 211.00
10-Std Signs-Runway Mtce 432.53
**-Amerigas – Utilities 2,671.00
01-Fam Supp Reg-Garnishee 215.00
01-Firebrand – Meals 98.46
82-Ikon-Rental Eq 664.87
80-Tires Dist Sys-Tires 6,645.50
02-M Steen-Safety Recog 100.00
02-S McCormick-Cell Phone 35.00
01-Superior Alarm-Pr Svcs 127.00
10-J Devore-Cell Phone 45.00
82-Dell Mkting-Sys Eq Imp 4,335.00
01-Gunn Muffler-Grounds Mtce 6.43
10-Central Dist-Eq Mtce 1,253.20
01-Dove Graphics-Op Supp 356.00
82-Insight Pub Sector-Sys Eq 3,992.18
51-UNCC-Subscriptions 61.60
80-Duckworks – Parts 3.81
10-Pat’s Screen Print-Op Supp 600.65
80-Kwiki Tire II-Repairs 10.00
01-N Starkebaum-Travel 315.00
01-J Kelley-Nurse Fam Ptnrship 325.57
01-Microflexp Supp 193.00
01-R Reed-PC Mtgs 250.00
50-Schmueser Gordon-Eng 17,545.35
03-State Forms-Off Supp 46.38
01-Long Bldg Tech-Eq Mtce 91.19
01-Henry Schein-Prev Grnt 2` 443.89
01-S Morrill-Cell Phone 75.00
**-Am Red Cross-Training 306.00
80-Co Labor & Emp-Pr Svcs 250.00
01-WSC Search & Rescue 56.00
01-C Worrall-Cell Phone 35.00
01-r Morgan-Vital Stats 245.30
01-C Smith-Cell Phone 45.00
01-Co Fitness-Health Club Mem 1,398.00
01-Sprint-Long Dist 22.56
**-CB News-Advertising 748.76
**-J Morrell-Teambuilding 150.00
02-N Brady-Meals 108.00
01-M Burt-Co Tr Immig Grnt 130.20
02-A Moores-Cell Phone 45.00
**-Walmart-Shop Supplies 327.64
**-Sullivan Green-Pr Svcs 21,023.69
01-Comfort Inn-Lodging 159.38
01-Ferguson Ent-Eq Mtce 136.31
**-Lexis Nexis-e-file & serve 87.00
02-J Morris – Meals 108.00
51-Evergreen Analyt – Lab Svc 224.00
**-David Neff Design-Bldg Mtce 1,472.57
82-WSC Computer-Sys S/W 425.00
01-AFLAC-Supp Policies 1,609.85
80-Bobcat-Parts 467.85
01-B Cowan-Meals 15.00
03-R Brown-Cell Phone 70.00
01-United Repro-Plat Supp 378.93
02-Garlic Mike’s-Safety Recog 275.00
**-Atmos Energy-Utilities 7,056.11
70-CHFA-Int Pmt 210.58
**-Kroger-Prisoner Medical 3,692.06
02-J Brekke-Cell Phone 45.00
01-GMPCS-Sat Phone 58.92
80-Delta Imp-Parts 1,350.00
41-Graham, Dietz-Pr Svcs 1,600.00
01-M Marks – Travel 104.50
92-CB Weekly – Advertising 89.00
01-N Am Weather – Pr Svcs 12,048.25
92-Airplanners-Contr Help 5,928.14
**-NGS American-Admin Fees 4,061.01
91-Gunn/CB Tourism-Cont Svc 72,916.67
01-Labels Direct-Off Supp 143.80
01-J Stevenson-Landscaping 430.00
70-Pitchfork – Pr Svcs 32.40
**-Wells Fargo Cr-Mls&Lodging 10,342.34
01-Crystal Vly Echo-Adv 45.00
01-Write On-Prev Grant 2 90.00
03-M Semlow-Title II Trning 309.93
01-Stepping Stones Children 2,500.00
01-Globalstar-Sat Phone 83.16
70-Williams Eng-Pr Svcs 130.20
80-Denver Ind Sales-Parts 159.56
02-Palisade’s-Safety Recog 275.00
01-A&B Mech Svcs-Eq Mtce 852.40
02-Stripe a Lot-Paint 7,907.63
01-Emblem Ent-Op Supp 466.16
43-Hinsdale Cty Sheriff-Equip 3,439.05
01-Co Dept Reg Agencies-Dues 250.00
**-Drug Testing-H S Exp 1,680.00
01-Chg Fd-Imm-Co Tr Immig 75.00
72-Wells Fargo – Mortgage 3,040.65
01-Dr T Bonney-Prenatal 1,500.00
92-S Truex-Postage 26.55
01-R&S Northeast-Pharm Supp 41.78
01-I Billick-PC Mtgs 250.00
80-Norstar Industries-Parts 572.84
**-AT&T Mobility-Cell Phone 347.20
01-Montrose Cty-Health Init 1,215.55
03-L Rascon-Cell Phone 90.00
**-Qwest Bus Svc-Long Dist 397.90
82-M Pelletier-Meals 19.57
01-Cochran Fish&Wldlife-Pr Svc 6,666.67
01-Co Cty Clerks Assn-Mtgs 470.00
**-Laudick Auto-Parts 1,268.26
92-Truex Mgt Svc-Pr Svcs 5,600.00
01-H Channell-Meals & Lodging 74.87
01-M Wacker-Tobacco Control 170.50
01-Emp Sec Dept-Garnishees 170.00
01-R Karas-PC Mtgs 250.00
03-M Cheever-travel 540.73
80-Boom a Rang-Shop Supp 60.00
01-Co Tax Appraisers-Dues 175.00
01-Apex Nutrition-WIC Program 1,070.00
01-Bank of America-Garnishee 618.65
01-Hinsdale PH-Healthy Aging 6,042.18
01-T&A Ent-Janitorial Svcs 4,104.72
01-Alpine Cleaning-Janitor Svcs 4,900.00
01-Montrose Mem Hosp-Autop 250.00
**-Prof Elevator Insp-Mtce Con 1,100.00
**-Fastenal Ind-Parts 769.09
03-Viles Electronics-Pr Svcs 462.63
01-D Owen-PC Mtgs 250.00
10-Gunn Motorsports-Eq Mtce 139.64
01-Interstate Batteries-Op Sup 161.96
01-J Messner-PC Mtgs 250.00
01-Krames-Prev Grant 2 389.37
82-Mitchell & Co-Pr Svcs 281.25
**-W Slope Mtce-Pr Svcs 730.00
01-J Wyman-Travel 120.27
01-Camfil Farr – Op Supp 640.57
01-Duft Elect-Equipment 11,942.20
**-K Bemis-WIC Program 353.14
**-New Lifestyles-Prev Grnt 2 1,710.60
01-Workplace Resource-Eq 322.35
01-S Lumb-PC Mtgs 125.00
01-Griffith Ctr- SB 94 945.60
01-Roshambo-Early Chldhd 627.25
01-Accurint-S/W Subscript 50.00
01-CCI User Group-Dues 885.00
**-Elk Ave Med Ctr-H S Exp 50.00
03-A Harris-Travel 167.27
01-FNC – Inv Fees 3,254.78
82-M Lee-Travel 457.75
90-Lincoln Nat’l-Life Ins 2,070.36
01-Security Transport-Pr Svcs 1,045.20
01-Main St Clinic-Light Prog 50.00
02-R Pettijohn-Safety Recog 50.00
80-Gunn Auto Glass-Parts 368.61
03-Gunn Vly Naturopath-HS 10.00
90-ACE-USA-Life Ins Prem 264.80
10-C Cadwell-Cell Phone 35.00
01-Facility Solutions-Bldg Mtce 179.20
12-RPI Consulting-Pr Svcs 5,970.00
10-ADB Airfield Sol-R/W Mtce 504.90
01-Co Labor&Emp-Mtce Contr 150.00
80-GJ Peterbilt-Parts 2,477.21
01-Fox Lawson-Pr Svcs 300.00
03-C Gonzalez-Travel 15.46
01-J Grant-Early Chldhd Exp 39.51
80-Montrose Ford-Parts 48.97
34-Senter, Goldfarb-Pr Svcs 2,341.15
01-Park Cty Sheriff-Pris Hous 1,350.00
01-J Osborne, DMD-Pris Med 287.00
70-K Gazunis-Cell Phone 45.00
01-Elk Ave Fitness-Prev Grnt 2 120.00
01-Smith Medical-Pharm Supp 5,233.14
01-Paqragard-Co FP Init 1,952.16
90-Sun Life Fin-Stop Loss Prem 26,131.24
01-Main St Gym-Health Club 240.00
25-Gunn Cty Lib Dist-A/P 120,582.78
01-Literacy Action-Co Tr Immig 1,237.05
01-S Eastman-PC Mtg 125.00
03-So Peaks Reg-Foster Care 180.75
70-M Vader-Travel 94.00
01-Agren Blando-Pr Svcs 1,734.73
12-Gunn Vly Landscapes-Ind Prk 66,044.88
80-Colton Truck Supp-Parts 65.85
02-Ol’ Miner – Safety Recog 275.00
02-Gunnisack-Safety Recog 275.00
10-Accent Curbing-Ranch R&M 3,776.00
02-Alpine Pots-Rental Eq 48.00
41-Jviation-Pr Svcs 4,000.00
01-B Harless-Pr Svcs 4,245.42
01-Curascript-Co FP Initiative 1,117.20
80-Roberts Corp-Trash Rem 43.00
80-Rky Mtn Fleet Mgt-Dues 210.00
02-Quill-Off Supp 215.92
**-Javelina Trading-Oth Matls 229.91
02-Rick Huffington-Safety Recog 114.62
**-City of Gunn Oth-Sales Tax 45,016.97
52-CB Printing-Op Supp 473.25
01-A Mora-Co Tr Imm 45.00
02-K Cook-Meals 40.00
01-K Daily-Landscaping 175.50
01-Co Coroners Assn-Dues 200.00
01-Gunn Conserv Dist-Cont Help 4,000.00
02-Simple Threads-Safety Rec 66.85
02-SC Warren Const-Rd Prm 500.00
01-Gunn City Parks-Implementation 207.00
01-A Fairless-Implementation 87.50
01-M Mugglestone-Pr Svcs 4,726.91
03-Co Public Safety-Pr Svcs 43.50
43-Co Wildfire Acad-Training 130.00
01-Plumbmaster-Bldg Mtce 124.83
01-Office of the DA-Pr Svcs 1,600.00
30-Co Mosquito Control-Pr Svc 21,795.90
01-Hometown Happenings-Adv 345.00
12-Town of CB-Sales Tax 21,198.98
12-Town of Mt CB-Sales Tax 18,222.49
12-Town of Marble-Sales Tax 99.56
12-Town of Pitkin-Sales Tax 230.00
43-City of GJ – Training 18,500.00
Total $1,348,249.25
The above and foregoing is a condensed statement of the Commissioners’ Proceedings at the regular meeting held in the Commissioners’ Room in the County Courthouse in Gunnison, Colorado on the 19th of May, 2009 A.D.
NOTE: The Commissioners’ Proceedings will no longer be published in both newspapers each month, but will be published alternate months in the Crested Butte News and the Gunnison Country Times. They are available as well at http://www.gunnisoncounty.org/finance_expenses_paid.html
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of June 26, 2009. #062608
—RIVERLAND LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATION—
2009 Drinking Water
Consumer Confidence Report
For Calendar Year 2008
Public Water System ID # CO0126677
Esta es información importante. Si no la pueden leer, necesitan que alguien se la traduzca.
We are pleased to present to you this year’s water quality report. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water.
General Information About Drinking Water
All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV-AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk of infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, or to receive a copy of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and microbiological contaminants call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.
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, and can pick up substances resulting 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 that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, 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 and herbicides that may come from a variety of sources, such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
• Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and also may come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.
• Radioactive contaminants, that can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment prescribes regulations limiting the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide the same protection for public health.
Our Water Source(s)
Source Water Type
Well No 1 Ground Water
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has provided us with a Source Water Assessment Report for our water supply. You may obtain a copy of the report by visiting www.cdphe.state.co.us/wq/sw/swaphom.html or by contacting JOHN DETHLOFF at 970-275-1452
Potential sources of contamination in our source water area come from: Commercial/Industrial/Transportation,(mod. Low 1) Pasture/Hay (Moderate 1), Deciduous Forest (Mod. Low 1), Evergreen Forest ( Moderate 1) Road Miles ( Mod. High 1)
The Source Water Assessment Report provides a screening-level evaluation of potential contamination that could occur. It does not mean that the contamination has or will occur. We can use this information to evaluate the need to improve our current water treatment capabilities and prepare for future contamination threats. This can help us ensure that quality finished water is delivered to your homes. In addition, the source water assessment results provide a starting point for developing a source water protection plan.
Please contact JOHN DETHLOFF at 970-275-1452 to learn more about what you can do to help protect your drinking water sources, any questions about the Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report, to learn more about our system, or to attend scheduled public meetings. We want you, our valued customers, to be informed about the services we provide and the quality water we deliver to you every day.
Terms and Abbreviations
The following definitions will help you understand the terms and abbreviations used in this report:
• Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.
• Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (µg/L)- one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
• Parts per trillion (ppt) or Nanograms per liter (nanograms/L) – one part per trillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000,000.
• Parts per quadrillion (ppq) or Picograms per liter (picograms/L) – one part per quadrillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000,000 years or one penny in $10,000,000,000,000.
• Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
• Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) – nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.
• Action Level (AL) – the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
• Treatment Technique (TT) – A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
• Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) – The “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
• Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL)- The “Maximum Allowed” is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
• Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG): The level of a drinking water disinfectant, below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
• Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
• Running Annual Average (RAA): An average of monitoring results for the previous 12 calendar months.
• Gross Alpha, Including RA, Excluding RN & U: This is the gross alpha particle activity compliance value. It includes radium-226, but excludes radon 222 and uranium.
• Microscopic Particulate Analysis (MPA): An analysis of surface water organisms and indicators in water. This analysis can be used to determine performance of a surface water treatment plant or to determine the existence of surface water influence on a ground water well.
Detected Contaminants
RIVERLAND LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATION routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The following table(s) show all detections found in the period of January 1 to December 31, 2007 unless otherwise noted. The State of Colorado requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year, or the system is not considered vulnerable to this type of contamination. Therefore, some of our data, though representative, may be more than one year old. The “Range” column in the table(s) below will show a single value for those contaminants that were sampled only once. Violations, if any, are reported in the next section of this report.
Note: Only detected contaminants appear in this report. If no tables appear in this section, that means that RIVERLAND LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATION did not detect any contaminants in the last round of monitoring.
Health Information About Water Quality
Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home’s plumbing. If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home’s water, you may wish to have your water tested and flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water. Additional information is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800)426-4791.
There are no additional required health effects notices.
Violations:
Violation Type Category Analyte Compliance Period
Monitoring Routine Major Failure To Monitor Nitrate 04/01/2008 0/30/2008
Information About the Above Violation(s)
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
RIVERLAND LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATION is required to include an explanation of the violation(s) in the above table and the steps taken to resolve the violation(s): The sample was retested out of the time frame and did not exceed the mcl standards.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of June 26, 2009. #062604