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VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG

2006W A T E R Q U A L I T YR E P O R T

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I n summary, the Village of Schaumburg has never had a violation of Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) or any other waterquality regulation.

In their report, the IEPA states that for the City of Chicago and the Village of Schaumburg water supplies, “No violations were recordedfor your facility during the reporting period.”

Again, if you should have any questions regarding this report or Schaumburg’s water supply, please contact David Varner at 847.895.7100.

Unregulated ContaminantsA maximum contaminant level (MCL) for this contaminant has not been established by either state or federal regulations, nor has mandatoryhealth effects language. The purpose for monitoring this contaminant is to assist USEPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contami-nants in drinking water, and whether future regulation is warranted.

Violation DescriptionNo drinking water quality violations were recorded during 2005.

T his report is the Village of Schaumburg’s eighth annual water quality report and summarizes the quality of the water that thevillage provided last year (2005). It includes information about where the village’s water comes from, what it contains, how it

compares to the standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and where the public can obtain additionalinformation.

The Village of Schaumburg is pleased to report that again this year, your tap water met all EPA drinking waterhealth standards. The water is tested daily in accordance with strict EPA regulations. You can be assured that

your drinking water is safe.

You may notice that most of the wording in this year’s report is identical to last year’s report.That is because this wording is mandated by the EPA and must be put in the report

every year. If you have any questions about this mandatory language or thisreport, please contact David Varner, Deputy Director of Utility Operations,

at the Engineering and Public Works Department at 847.895.7100.

The Village of Schaumburg is committed to providing you with awater supply of the highest possible quality and the informa-

tion necessary to keep you an informed consumer. Ifyou would like to learn more, please feel wel-

come to attend any of the regularly scheduledmeetings of the Village Board or the

Engineering and Public WorksCommittee. Please call David Varner

at 847.895.7100 for informationon these meetings.

Disinfectants & Disinfection By-Products

CollectionDate

Highest LevelDetected

Range of LevelsDetected MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source Of

Contaminant

TTHMs [Total Trihalomethanes] 7/28/2005 44 17.2 - 44 N/A 80 ppb NoBy-product of drinking

water chlorination

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 7/28/2005 16.3 12.5 - 16.3 N/A 60 ppb NoBy-product of drinking

water chlorination

Regulated Contaminants

Note: The state requires monitoring of certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminantsdo not change frequently. Therefore, some of this data may be more than one year old.

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All of the water used by the Village of Schaumburg comesfrom Lake Michigan. The City of Chicago is the sole

provider of our water. The City of Chicago takes water directlyfrom Lake Michigan at the Jardine Water Filtration Plant locat-ed near Navy Pier. Water from Chicago is pumped toSchaumburg by the Joint Action Water Agency (JAWA). Wateris delivered to the Village’s water system at four locations. Wethen repump the water to our 25,000 customers through awater system that consists ofover 265 miles of water main,4,500 fire hydrants, 10 reser-voirs, and 7 pumping stations.

Drinking water, including bot-tled water, may reasonably beexpected to contain at leastsmall amounts of some con-taminants. The presence ofcontaminants does not neces-sarily indicate that water posesa health risk. More informa-tion about contaminants andpotential health effects can be

obtained by calling the USEPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline1.800.426.4791.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drink-ing water than the general population. Immuno-compromisedpersons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy,persons who have undergone organ transplants, people withHIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly,

and infants can be particu-larly at risk from infections.These people should seekadvice about drinking waterfrom their health careproviders. USEPA/CDCguidelines on appropriatemeans to lesson the risk ofinfection byCryptosporidium and othermicrobial contaminants areavailable from the USEPA’sSafe Drinking Water Hotline1.800.426.4791.

V I L L A G E O F S C H A U M B U R G 2 0 0 5 W A T E R Q U A L I T Y D A T A�Maximum

ContaminantLevel Goal

Total ColiformMaximum

Contaminant Level

Highest No. ofPositive

Fecal Coliform or E. ColiMaximum Contaminant Level

Total No. of Positive E.Coli or Fecal Coliform

SamplesViolation Likely Source Of

Contamination

05% of monthly sam-

ples are positive1

Fecal Coliform or E. Coli MCL: A

routine sample and a repeat sam-

ple are total coliform positive,

and one is also fecal coliform or E.

coli positive

NoNaturally present in the environ-

ment

Coliform Bacteria

Lead and Copper Date Sampled: 9/18/2005

Lead MCLG Lead Action Level(AL)

Lead 90thPercentile

# Sites OverLead AL

CopperMCLG

Copper ActionLevel (AL)

Copper 90thPercentile

# Sites OverCopper AL

Likely Source ofContamination

0 15 ppb <5 ppb 0 1.3 ppm 1.3 ppm <0.100 ppm 0

Corrosion of household

plumbing systems;

Erosion of natural

deposits

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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 can dissolve naturally

occurring minerals and radioactive materials, and pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals orhuman activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewagetreatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife;

Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which may be naturally occurring orresult from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oiland gas production, mining, or farming;

Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such asagriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses;

Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals,which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and may alsocome from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems; and

Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil andgas production and mining activities.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, USEPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certaincontaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants inbottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.

State Regulated Contaminants CollectionDate

Highest LevelDetected

Range of LevelsDetected MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source

Of Contaminant

SodiumThere is not a state or federal MCL for sodium.

Monitoring is required to provide information to con-

sumers and health officials that are concerned about

sodium intake due to dietary precautions. If you are

on a sodium-restricted diet, you should consult a

physician about this level of sodium in the water.

1/4/2005 7.5 7.3 - 7.5 N/A N/A ppm No

Erosion of natu-

rally occuring

deposits; used in

water softener

regeneration

Note: The state requires monitoring of certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminantsdo not change frequently. Therefore, some of this data may be more than one year old.

Turbidity

Limit (Treatment Technique) Lowest Monthly % meeting limit Violation Source

0.3 NTU 100 No Soil Runoff

Limit (Treatment Technique) Highest Single Measurement Violation Source

1 NTU 0.12 No Soil Runoff

Information Statement: Turbidity is a measurement of the cloudiness of the water caused by suspended particles. We monitor itbecause it is a good indicator of water quality and the effectiveness of our filtration system and disinfectants.

Total Organic Carbon The percentage of Total Organic Carbon (TOC) removal was measured each month and the system met all TOC removal require-ments set by IEPA, unless a TOC violation is noted in the violations section.

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F urther information on our community water supply’s Source WaterAssessment Program is available by calling the City of Chicago, Departmentof Water Management at 312.744.6635.

The Illinois EPA considers all surface water sources of community water supply to be susceptible to potential pollution prob-lems. The very nature of surface water allows contaminants to migrate into the intake with no protection only dilution. This isthe reason for mandatory treatment for all surface water supplies in Illinois. Chicago’s offshore intakes are located at a distancethat shoreline impacts are not usually considered a factor on water quality. At certain times of the year, however, the potential forcontamination exists due to wet-weather flows and river reversals. In addition, the placement of the crib structures may serve toattract waterfowl, gulls and terns that frequent the Great Lakes area, thereby concentrating fecal deposits at the intake and thuscompromising the source water quality. Conversely, the shore intakes are highly susceptible to storm water runoff, marinas andshoreline point sources due to the influx of groundwater to the lake. Throughout history there have been extraordinary stepstaken to assure a safe source of drinking water in the Chicagoland area. From the building of the offshore cribs and the introduc-tion of interceptor sewers to the lock-and-dam system of Chicago’s waterways and the city’s Lakefront Zoning Ordinance. Thecity now looks to the recently created Department of the Water Management, Department of Environment and the MWRDGCto assure the safety of the city’s water supply. Also, water supply officials from Chicago are active members of the West ShoreWater Producers Association. Coordination of water quality situations (i.e., spills, tanker leaks, exotic species, etc) and generallake conditions are frequently discussed during the association’s quarterly meetings. Also, Lake Michigan has a variety of organi-zations and associations that are currently working to either maintain or improve water quality. Finally, one of the best ways toensure a safe source of drinking water is to develop a program designed to protect the source water against potential contamina-tion on the local level. Since the predominant land use within Illinois’ boundary of Lake Michigan watershed is urban, a majori-ty of the watershed protection activities in this document are aimed at this purpose. Citizens should be aware that everydayactivities in an urban setting might have a negative impact on their source water. Efforts should be made to improve awareness ofstorm water drains and their direct link to the lake within the identified local source water area. A proven best managementpractice (BMP) for this purpose has been the identification and stenciling of storm water drains within a watershed. Stencilingalong with an educational component is necessary to keep the lake a safe and reliable source of drinking water.

Disinfectants & DisinfectionBy-Products Collection Date Highest Level

DetectedRange of Levels

Detected MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source OfContaminant

TTHMs [Total Trihalomethanes] 8/9/2005 22.5 10 - 22.5 N/A 80 ppb NoBy-product of drinking

water chlorination

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 8/9/2005 10.7 5.5 - 10.7 N/A 60 ppb NoBy-product of drinking

water chlorination

Chlorine 1/1/2006 0.6961 0.6468 - 0.6961 MRDLG=4 MRDL=4 ppm NoWater additive used

to control microbes

Regulated Contaminants

InorganicContaminants

CollectionDate

Highest LevelDetected

Range of LevelsDetected MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source Of Contaminant

Barium 1/4/2005 0.022 0.02 - 0.022 2 2 ppm No

Discharge of drilling wastes;

Discharge from metal refineries;

Erosion of natural deposits

Chromium 1/4/2005 5.6 Not Applicable 100 100 ppb NoDischarge from steel and pulp

mills; Erosion of natural deposits

Fluoride 1/4/2005 0.93 0.83 - 0.93 4 4 ppm No

Erosion of natural deposits;

Water additive which promotes

strong teeth; Fertilizer discharge

Nitrate-Nitrite 4/27/2005 0.34 Not Applicable 10 10 ppm No

Runoff from fertilizer use;

Leaching from septic tanks,

sewage; Erosion of natural

deposits

Nitrate (As N) 4/27/2005 0.34 Not Applicable 10 10 ppm No

Runoff from fertilizer use;

Leaching from septic tanks,

sewage; Erosion of natural

deposits

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Definitions of termsMaximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known orexpected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set asclose to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Level Found: This column represents an average of sample result data collected during the CCR calendar year. In some cases, itmay represent a single sample if only one sample was collected.

Range of Detections: This column represents a range of individual sample results, from lowest to highest that were collected dur-ing the CCR calendar year.

Date of Sample: If a date appears in this column, the Illinois EPA requires monitoring for this contaminant less than once per yearbecause the concentrations do not frequently change. If no date appears in the column, monitoring for this contaminant was con-ducted during the Consumer Confidence Report calendar year.

Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a watersystem must follow.

Treatment Technique (TT): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

nd: Not detectable at testing limits.

n/a: not applicable.

T he following tables contain water quality information from tests conductedby or for the City of Chicago and the Village of Schaumburg, and were com-piled and supplied by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA).

CITY OF CHICAGO 2005 WATER QUALITY DATA

MaximumContaminant

Level Goal

Total ColiformMaximum

Contaminant Level

HighestNo. of

Positive

Fecal Coliform or E. Coli MaximumContaminant Level

Total No. of Positive E. Colior Fecal Coliform Samples Violation Likely Source Of

Contamination

05% of monthly samples

are positive4

Fecal Coliform or E. Coli MCL: A rou-

tine sample and a repeat sample are

total coliform positive, and one is

also fecal coliform or E. coli positive

1 NoNaturally present in

the environment

Lead MCLG Lead ActionLevel (AL)

Lead 90thPercentile

# Sites OverLead AL

CopperMCLG

CopperAction Level

(AL)

Copper90th

Percentile

# Sites OverCopper AL Likely Source of Contamination

0 15 ppb 4 ppb 0 1.3 ppm 1.3 ppm 0.024 ppm 0Corrosion of household plumbing sys-

tems; Erosion of natural deposits

2005 Regulated Contaminants Detected

Coliform Bacteria

Lead and Copper

Date Sampled: 7/18/2003

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Definitions of termsMaximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known orexpected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set asclose to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Level Found: This column represents an average of sample result data collected during the CCR calendar year. In some cases, itmay represent a single sample if only one sample was collected.

Range of Detections: This column represents a range of individual sample results, from lowest to highest that were collected dur-ing the CCR calendar year.

Date of Sample: If a date appears in this column, the Illinois EPA requires monitoring for this contaminant less than once per yearbecause the concentrations do not frequently change. If no date appears in the column, monitoring for this contaminant was con-ducted during the Consumer Confidence Report calendar year.

Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a watersystem must follow.

Treatment Technique (TT): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

nd: Not detectable at testing limits.

n/a: not applicable.

T he following tables contain water quality information from tests conductedby or for the City of Chicago and the Village of Schaumburg, and were com-piled and supplied by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA).

CITY OF CHICAGO 2005 WATER QUALITY DATA

MaximumContaminant

Level Goal

Total ColiformMaximum

Contaminant Level

HighestNo. of

Positive

Fecal Coliform or E. Coli MaximumContaminant Level

Total No. of Positive E. Colior Fecal Coliform Samples Violation Likely Source Of

Contamination

05% of monthly samples

are positive4

Fecal Coliform or E. Coli MCL: A rou-

tine sample and a repeat sample are

total coliform positive, and one is

also fecal coliform or E. coli positive

1 NoNaturally present in

the environment

Lead MCLG Lead ActionLevel (AL)

Lead 90thPercentile

# Sites OverLead AL

CopperMCLG

CopperAction Level

(AL)

Copper90th

Percentile

# Sites OverCopper AL Likely Source of Contamination

0 15 ppb 4 ppb 0 1.3 ppm 1.3 ppm 0.024 ppm 0Corrosion of household plumbing sys-

tems; Erosion of natural deposits

2005 Regulated Contaminants Detected

Coliform Bacteria

Lead and Copper

Date Sampled: 7/18/2003

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F urther information on our community water supply’s Source WaterAssessment Program is available by calling the City of Chicago, Departmentof Water Management at 312.744.6635.

The Illinois EPA considers all surface water sources of community water supply to be susceptible to potential pollution prob-lems. The very nature of surface water allows contaminants to migrate into the intake with no protection only dilution. This isthe reason for mandatory treatment for all surface water supplies in Illinois. Chicago’s offshore intakes are located at a distancethat shoreline impacts are not usually considered a factor on water quality. At certain times of the year, however, the potential forcontamination exists due to wet-weather flows and river reversals. In addition, the placement of the crib structures may serve toattract waterfowl, gulls and terns that frequent the Great Lakes area, thereby concentrating fecal deposits at the intake and thuscompromising the source water quality. Conversely, the shore intakes are highly susceptible to storm water runoff, marinas andshoreline point sources due to the influx of groundwater to the lake. Throughout history there have been extraordinary stepstaken to assure a safe source of drinking water in the Chicagoland area. From the building of the offshore cribs and the introduc-tion of interceptor sewers to the lock-and-dam system of Chicago’s waterways and the city’s Lakefront Zoning Ordinance. Thecity now looks to the recently created Department of the Water Management, Department of Environment and the MWRDGCto assure the safety of the city’s water supply. Also, water supply officials from Chicago are active members of the West ShoreWater Producers Association. Coordination of water quality situations (i.e., spills, tanker leaks, exotic species, etc) and generallake conditions are frequently discussed during the association’s quarterly meetings. Also, Lake Michigan has a variety of organi-zations and associations that are currently working to either maintain or improve water quality. Finally, one of the best ways toensure a safe source of drinking water is to develop a program designed to protect the source water against potential contamina-tion on the local level. Since the predominant land use within Illinois’ boundary of Lake Michigan watershed is urban, a majori-ty of the watershed protection activities in this document are aimed at this purpose. Citizens should be aware that everydayactivities in an urban setting might have a negative impact on their source water. Efforts should be made to improve awareness ofstorm water drains and their direct link to the lake within the identified local source water area. A proven best managementpractice (BMP) for this purpose has been the identification and stenciling of storm water drains within a watershed. Stencilingalong with an educational component is necessary to keep the lake a safe and reliable source of drinking water.

Disinfectants & DisinfectionBy-Products Collection Date Highest Level

DetectedRange of Levels

Detected MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source OfContaminant

TTHMs [Total Trihalomethanes] 8/9/2005 22.5 10 - 22.5 N/A 80 ppb NoBy-product of drinking

water chlorination

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 8/9/2005 10.7 5.5 - 10.7 N/A 60 ppb NoBy-product of drinking

water chlorination

Chlorine 1/1/2006 0.6961 0.6468 - 0.6961 MRDLG=4 MRDL=4 ppm NoWater additive used

to control microbes

Regulated Contaminants

InorganicContaminants

CollectionDate

Highest LevelDetected

Range of LevelsDetected MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source Of Contaminant

Barium 1/4/2005 0.022 0.02 - 0.022 2 2 ppm No

Discharge of drilling wastes;

Discharge from metal refineries;

Erosion of natural deposits

Chromium 1/4/2005 5.6 Not Applicable 100 100 ppb NoDischarge from steel and pulp

mills; Erosion of natural deposits

Fluoride 1/4/2005 0.93 0.83 - 0.93 4 4 ppm No

Erosion of natural deposits;

Water additive which promotes

strong teeth; Fertilizer discharge

Nitrate-Nitrite 4/27/2005 0.34 Not Applicable 10 10 ppm No

Runoff from fertilizer use;

Leaching from septic tanks,

sewage; Erosion of natural

deposits

Nitrate (As N) 4/27/2005 0.34 Not Applicable 10 10 ppm No

Runoff from fertilizer use;

Leaching from septic tanks,

sewage; Erosion of natural

deposits

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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 can dissolve naturally

occurring minerals and radioactive materials, and pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals orhuman activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewagetreatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife;

Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which may be naturally occurring orresult from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oiland gas production, mining, or farming;

Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such asagriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses;

Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals,which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and may alsocome from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems; and

Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil andgas production and mining activities.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, USEPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certaincontaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants inbottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.

State Regulated Contaminants CollectionDate

Highest LevelDetected

Range of LevelsDetected MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source

Of Contaminant

SodiumThere is not a state or federal MCL for sodium.

Monitoring is required to provide information to con-

sumers and health officials that are concerned about

sodium intake due to dietary precautions. If you are

on a sodium-restricted diet, you should consult a

physician about this level of sodium in the water.

1/4/2005 7.5 7.3 - 7.5 N/A N/A ppm No

Erosion of natu-

rally occuring

deposits; used in

water softener

regeneration

Note: The state requires monitoring of certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminantsdo not change frequently. Therefore, some of this data may be more than one year old.

Turbidity

Limit (Treatment Technique) Lowest Monthly % meeting limit Violation Source

0.3 NTU 100 No Soil Runoff

Limit (Treatment Technique) Highest Single Measurement Violation Source

1 NTU 0.12 No Soil Runoff

Information Statement: Turbidity is a measurement of the cloudiness of the water caused by suspended particles. We monitor itbecause it is a good indicator of water quality and the effectiveness of our filtration system and disinfectants.

Total Organic Carbon The percentage of Total Organic Carbon (TOC) removal was measured each month and the system met all TOC removal require-ments set by IEPA, unless a TOC violation is noted in the violations section.

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All of the water used by the Village of Schaumburg comesfrom Lake Michigan. The City of Chicago is the sole

provider of our water. The City of Chicago takes water directlyfrom Lake Michigan at the Jardine Water Filtration Plant locat-ed near Navy Pier. Water from Chicago is pumped toSchaumburg by the Joint Action Water Agency (JAWA). Wateris delivered to the Village’s water system at four locations. Wethen repump the water to our 25,000 customers through awater system that consists ofover 265 miles of water main,4,500 fire hydrants, 10 reser-voirs, and 7 pumping stations.

Drinking water, including bot-tled water, may reasonably beexpected to contain at leastsmall amounts of some con-taminants. The presence ofcontaminants does not neces-sarily indicate that water posesa health risk. More informa-tion about contaminants andpotential health effects can be

obtained by calling the USEPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline1.800.426.4791.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drink-ing water than the general population. Immuno-compromisedpersons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy,persons who have undergone organ transplants, people withHIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly,

and infants can be particu-larly at risk from infections.These people should seekadvice about drinking waterfrom their health careproviders. USEPA/CDCguidelines on appropriatemeans to lesson the risk ofinfection byCryptosporidium and othermicrobial contaminants areavailable from the USEPA’sSafe Drinking Water Hotline1.800.426.4791.

V I L L A G E O F S C H A U M B U R G 2 0 0 5 W A T E R Q U A L I T Y D A T A�Maximum

ContaminantLevel Goal

Total ColiformMaximum

Contaminant Level

Highest No. ofPositive

Fecal Coliform or E. ColiMaximum Contaminant Level

Total No. of Positive E.Coli or Fecal Coliform

SamplesViolation Likely Source Of

Contamination

05% of monthly sam-

ples are positive1

Fecal Coliform or E. Coli MCL: A

routine sample and a repeat sam-

ple are total coliform positive,

and one is also fecal coliform or E.

coli positive

NoNaturally present in the environ-

ment

Coliform Bacteria

Lead and Copper Date Sampled: 9/18/2005

Lead MCLG Lead Action Level(AL)

Lead 90thPercentile

# Sites OverLead AL

CopperMCLG

Copper ActionLevel (AL)

Copper 90thPercentile

# Sites OverCopper AL

Likely Source ofContamination

0 15 ppb <5 ppb 0 1.3 ppm 1.3 ppm <0.100 ppm 0

Corrosion of household

plumbing systems;

Erosion of natural

deposits

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I n summary, the Village of Schaumburg has never had a violation of Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) or any other waterquality regulation.

In their report, the IEPA states that for the City of Chicago and the Village of Schaumburg water supplies, “No violations were recordedfor your facility during the reporting period.”

Again, if you should have any questions regarding this report or Schaumburg’s water supply, please contact David Varner at 847.895.7100.

Unregulated ContaminantsA maximum contaminant level (MCL) for this contaminant has not been established by either state or federal regulations, nor has mandatoryhealth effects language. The purpose for monitoring this contaminant is to assist USEPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contami-nants in drinking water, and whether future regulation is warranted.

Violation DescriptionNo drinking water quality violations were recorded during 2005.

T his report is the Village of Schaumburg’s eighth annual water quality report and summarizes the quality of the water that thevillage provided last year (2005). It includes information about where the village’s water comes from, what it contains, how it

compares to the standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and where the public can obtain additionalinformation.

The Village of Schaumburg is pleased to report that again this year, your tap water met all EPA drinking waterhealth standards. The water is tested daily in accordance with strict EPA regulations. You can be assured that

your drinking water is safe.

You may notice that most of the wording in this year’s report is identical to last year’s report.That is because this wording is mandated by the EPA and must be put in the report

every year. If you have any questions about this mandatory language or thisreport, please contact David Varner, Deputy Director of Utility Operations,

at the Engineering and Public Works Department at 847.895.7100.

The Village of Schaumburg is committed to providing you with awater supply of the highest possible quality and the informa-

tion necessary to keep you an informed consumer. Ifyou would like to learn more, please feel wel-

come to attend any of the regularly scheduledmeetings of the Village Board or the

Engineering and Public WorksCommittee. Please call David Varner

at 847.895.7100 for informationon these meetings.

Disinfectants & Disinfection By-Products

CollectionDate

Highest LevelDetected

Range of LevelsDetected MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source Of

Contaminant

TTHMs [Total Trihalomethanes] 7/28/2005 44 17.2 - 44 N/A 80 ppb NoBy-product of drinking

water chlorination

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 7/28/2005 16.3 12.5 - 16.3 N/A 60 ppb NoBy-product of drinking

water chlorination

Regulated Contaminants

Note: The state requires monitoring of certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminantsdo not change frequently. Therefore, some of this data may be more than one year old.

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