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The following information on the quality of water served by this water system is provided annually as required by Federal and State law. A review of results performed to ensure the safety of your water supply is provided below. This information is for calendar year 2006and is based upon our most recent test results available as of 3-16-07

Our water sources are from deep wells drawing ground water from aquifers emanating from the Bodfish Canyon drainage. Water is pumped directly from the wells to the tanks where it’s aerated, mixed, then returns to the system for consumption. In the below tables you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms we’ve provided the following definitions:

Action Level - The concentrations of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

MCL=Maximum Contaminant Level - The “Maximum Allowed” is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL’s are set as close to the MCLGs and PHGs as is economically or technologically feasible.

MCLG/PHG = Maximum Contaminant Level Goal/Public Health Goal - The “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs are set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. PHGs are set by the Calif. Environmental Protection Agency.

MFL= Million Fibers per Liter -Million fibers per liter is a measure of the presence of asbestos fibers in water that are longer than 10 micrometers in length.

MRDL= Maximum residual disinfectant level. The level of a disinfectant added for water treatment that may not be exceeded at the consumer’s tap.

MRDLG= Maximum residual disinfectant level goal. The level of a disinfectant added for water treatment below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs are set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

NTU = Nephelometric Turbidity Unit - Nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.

ND = Non-Detects - Laboratory analysis indicates the constituent named is not present.

pCi/L = Picocuries per liter - Picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water

ppb = Parts per billion 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.

ppm = Parts per million or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) - One part per million corresponds to one minute in two years, or a single penny in $10,000.

ppq = Parts per quadrillion or picograms per liter (pg/L) - One part per quadrillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000,000 years or one penny in $10,000,000,000,000.

ppt = Parts per trillion or nanograms per liter (ng/L) - One part per trillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000,000.

TT = Treatment Technique - A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in 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 because MCL’s are set at very stringent levels. To understand the possible health effects described for many regulated constituents a person would have to drink 2 liters of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have a one-in-a-million chance of having an adverse health effect. (Source: National Rural Water Association, Volume 19, No. 3.)

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 from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.

EPA guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline, (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.

(a) Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

(b) Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, that can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.

(c) Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses.

(d) Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, that are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.

(e) Radioactive contaminants, which 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, USEPA and the State Department of Health Services (Department) prescribe regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Department regulations also establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide the same protection for public health.

Contaminant	Viol. Y/N	Level * Detected	Range	Unit Measurement	MCLG /PHG	MCL	Likely Source of Contamination
7. Aluminum	NO	ND	None	ppb	N/A	1000	Erosion of natural deposits; residue from some surface water treatment processes.
8. Antimony	NO	ND	None	ppb	6	6	Discharge from petroleum refineries; fire retardants; ceramics, electronics, solder.
9. Arsenic	NO	6.45	4.4-10	ppb	N/A	50	Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes.
**10.Asbestos (see-Aggressive Index)	NO	< O.2	N/A	MFL	7	7	Decay of asbestos cement water mains; erosion of natural deposits.
11. Barium	NO	ND	None	ppb	100	1000	Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits.
12. Beryllium	NO	ND	None	ppb	4	4	Discharge from metal refineries and coal-burning factories; discharge from electrical, aerospace, and defense industries.
13. Boron	NO	N/D	None	ppb	N/A	1000	Naturally occurring element found in soil and water.
14. Cadmium	NO	ND	None	ppb	5	5	Corrosion of galvanized pipes; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from metal refineries; runoff from waste batteries and paints.
15. Chromium	NO	ND	None	ppb	50	50	Discharge from steel and pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits.
16. Copper	NO	< 10	9.26	ppb	1300	Action Level 1300	Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives.
17. Cyanide	NO	N/A	None	ppb	200	200	Discharge from steel/metal factories; discharge from plastic and fertilizer factories.
18. Fluoride	NO	.50	.36 -.64	ppm	1.4	1.4 to 2.4 Temp. depend.	Water additive which promotes strong teeth; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
19. Lead	NO	ND	None	ppb	0	Action Level-15	Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural deposits.
20. Mercury	NO	ND	None	ppb	2	2	Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from refineries and factories; runoff from landfills; runoff from crop land.
21. Nickel	NO	ND	None	ppb	100	100	Occurs naturally in soils & ground water; discharge from mining and refining operations
22.*** Nitrate (as NO3)	NO	18.1	6.6/36	ppm	0	45	Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks; sewage; erosion of natural deposits.
23. Nitrate + Nitrite (sum as nitrogen)	NO	ND	None	ppb	0	1000	Same as above
24. Nitrite	NO	ND	None	ppb	1000	1000	Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits.
25. Perchlorate	NO	ND	N/A	ppb	0	5	Used in manufacturing rocket fuel, munitions, and fireworks.
26. Selenium	NO	ND	None	ppb	50	50	Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from mines.
27. Silver	NO	12	12.5-21.8	ppb	N/A	N/A	Naturally occurring in water.
28. Thallium	NO	ND	None	ppb	0.5	2	Leaching from ore-processing sites; discharge from electronics, glass, and drug factories.
29. Vanadium	NO	ND	None	ppb	1000	N/A	Naturally occurring, primarily used in steel manufacturing.

Contaminant	Viol. Y/N	Level * Detected	Unit Measurement	MCLG /PHG	MCL	Likely Source of Contamination
30. 2,4-D	NO	ND	ppb	70	70	Runoff from herbicide used on row crops.
31. 2,4,5-TP (Silvex)	NO	ND	ppb	50	50	Residue of banned herbicide.
32. Acrylamide	NO	ND	N/A	0	Treatment Technique	Added to water during sewage/waste water treatment.
33. Alachlor	NO	ND	ppb	0	2	Runoff from herbicide used on row crops.
34. Atrazine	NO	ND	ppb	3	3	Runoff from herbicide used on row crops.
35. Benzo(a) pyrene (PAHs)	NO	ND	picograms/L	0	200	Leaching from linings of water storage tanks and distribution lines.
36. Carbofuran	NO	ND	ppb	40	40	Leaching of soil fumigant used on rice and alfalfa.
37. Chlordane	NO	ND	ppb	0	2	Residue of banned termiticide.
38. Dalapon	NO	ND	ppb	200	200	Runoff from herbicide used on rights of way.
39. Di(2-ethyl-hexyl) adipate	NO	ND	ppb	400	400	Leaching from PVC plumbing systems; discharge from chemical factories.
40. Di(2-ethyl- hexyl) Phthalates	NO	ND	ppb	0	6	Discharge from rubber and chemical factories.
41. Dibromo- chloropropane	NO	ND	picograms/L	0	200	Runoff/leaching from soil fumigant used on soybeans, cotton, pineapples, and orchards.
42. Dinoseb	NO	ND	ppb	7	7	Runoff from herbicide used on soybeans and vegetables.
43. Dioxin (2,3,7,8-TCDD)	NO	ND	quadrigrams/L	0	30	Emissions from waste incineration and other combustion; discharge from chemical factories.
44. Diquat	NO	ND	ppb	20	20	Runoff from herbicide use.
45. Endothall	NO	ND	ppb	100	100	Runoff from herbicide use.
46. Endrin	NO	ND	ppb	2	2	Residue of banned insecticide.
47. Epichloro- hydrin	NO	ND	N/A	0	Treatment Technique	Discharge from industrial chemical factories; an impurity of some water treatment chemicals.
48. Ethylene Dibromide	NO	ND	picograms/L	0	50	Discharge from petroleum refineries.
49. Glyphosate	NO	ND	ppb	700	700	Runoff from herbicide use.
50. Heptachlor	NO	ND	picograms/L	0	400	Residue of banned termiticide.
51. Heptachlor epoxide	NO	ND	picograms/L	0	200	Breakdown of heptachlor.
52. Hexachloro- benzene	NO	ND	ppb	0	1	Discharge from metal refineries and agricultural chemical factories.
53. Hexachloro- cyclopentadiene	NO	ND	ppb	50	50	Discharge from chemical factories.
54. Lindane	NO	ND	picograms/L	200	200	Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on cattle, lumber, gardens.
55. Methoxychlor	NO	ND	ppb	40	40	Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on fruits, vegetables, alfalfa, livestock.
56. Oxamyl (Vydate)	NO	ND	ppb	200	200	Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on apples, potatoes and tomatoes.
57. Pentachloro- phenol	NO	ND	ppb	0	1	Discharge from wood preserving factories.
58. Picloram	NO	ND	ppb	500	500	Herbicide Runoff.
59. PCBs (Poly- chlorinated bihpenyls)	NO	ND	picograms/L	0	500	Runoff from landfills; discharge of waste chemicals.
60. Simazine	NO	ND	ppb	4	4	Herbicide runoff.
61. Toxaphene	NO	ND	ppb	0	3	Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on cotton and cattle

Contaminant	Viol. Y/N	Level * Detected	Unit Measurement	MCLG /PHG	MCL	Likely Source of Contamination
62. Benzene	NO	ND	ppb	0	1	Discharge from factories; leaching from gas storage tanks and landfills.
63. Carbon Tetrachloride	NO	ND	ppb	0	5	Discharge from chemical plants and other industrial activities.
64. Chlorobenzene	NO	ND	ppb	100	100	Discharge from chemical and agricultural chemical factories.
65. o-Dichloro- benzene	NO	ND	ppb	600	600	Discharge from industrial chemical factories.
66. p-Dichloro- benzene	NO	ND	ppb	75	75	Discharge from industrial chemical factories.
67. 1,2-Dichloro- ethane	NO	ND	ppb	0	5	Discharge from industrial chemical factories.
68. 1,1-Dichloro- ethylene	NO	ND	ppb	6	6	Discharge from industrial chemical factories.
69. Methyl Tert- Butyl Ether (MTBE)	NO	ND	ppb	0	5	Discharge and leaks from gasoline storage tanks.
70. 1,1,2-Trichloro- 1,2,2-Trifluoro- ethane (Freon 113)	NO	ND	ppb	0	1200	Discharged from air conditioning units, refrigerators, auto air conditioning, etc.
71. cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	NO	ND	ppb	6	6	Discharge from industrial chemical factories.
72. trans-1,2-Dich- loroethylene	NO	ND	ppb	100	100	Discharge from industrial chemical factories.
73.Dichloro- methane	NO	ND	ppb	0	5	Discharge from pharmaceutical and chemical factories.
74. 1,2-Dichloro- propane	NO	ND	ppb	0	5	Discharge from industrial chemical factories.
75. Ethylbenzene	NO	ND	ppb	700	700	Discharge from petroleum refineries.
76. Styrene	NO	ND	ppb	100	100	Discharge from rubber and plastic factories; leaching from landfills.
77. Tetrachloro- ethylene	NO	ND	ppb	0	5	Leaching from PVC pipes; discharge from factories and dry cleaners.
78. Toluene	NO	ND	ppb	150	150	Discharge from petroleum factories.
79. Trichloro- fluoromethane	NO	ND	ppb	150	700	Discharge from industrial factories; degreasing solvent, propellant and refrigerant
80. Trichloro- ethylene	NO	ND	ppb	0	5	Discharge from metal degreasing sites and other factories.
81. 1,1,1-trichloro- benzene	NO	ND	ppb	70	70	Discharge from textile-finishing factories.
82. 1,1,1-trichloro- ethane	NO	ND	ppb	200	200	Discharge from metal degreasing sites and other factories.
83 1,1,2-trichloro- ethane	NO	ND	ppb	3	5	Discharge from industrial chemical factories.
84. TTHM (Total trihalomethanes)	NO	ND	ppb	0	100	By-product of drinking water chlorination.
85. Vinyl Chloride	NO	ND	picograms/L	0	500	Leaching from PVC piping; discharge from plastics factories.
86. Xylenes	NO	ND	ppm	1	1.750	Discharge from petroleum factories; discharge from chemical factories

SECONDARY DRINKING WATER STANDARDS	MCL	RANGE	WATER SYSTEM CONCENTRATION*
Chloride (C1)	500 ppm	11 - 30.3 ppm	17.8 ppm
Color	15 units	None	.75 Unit
Corrosivity	non-corrosive	non-corrosive	non-corrosive
Iron	300 ppb	ND	ND
Manganese	50 ppb	ND	ND
MBAS (Foaming Agents)	ND	.05 ppm	.01 ppm
Odor Threshold at 60 deg.	3 units	None Detected	None Detected
pH	*6.8 / 8.5	7.24 - 7.86	7.53
Specific Conductance	*900-1,600-2,200	364 - 544	456 Micromhos
Sulfate (SO4)	*250-500-600	28 -62 ppm	40. ppm
Turbidity	5 NTU	<.01 - .36	.15 NTU
Zinc	5000 ppb	ND	ND

The State allows us to monitor from some contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Some of our data, though representative, are more than one year old.

Volatile and Synthetic Organic Chemical Analyses are from samples collected on 3-8-04. (Collected every 6 years.)

General Mineral, Physical, and Inorganic Chemical Analyses are from samples collected in June, 06. (Collected every 3 years.)

Nitrate analyses from wells and tanks taken 9-6-06. (Nitrates collected every year in September.)

Radiological analyses are from samples collected throughout 2004. (A sample a quarter taken every four years.)

NOTE: Primary drinking water standards are mandatory health-related standards. Secondary standards are based on the aesthetic quality of the water. Both types of standards are established by the State of California Department of Health Services, Division of Drinking water and Environmental Management, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

* Average concentration if there is more than one well serving the water system.

**Aggressive Index is a value assigned to certain cconstituents in water. The figure is arrived at by adding the pH of the water to the logarithms of the alkalinity and 2.5 times the calcium conten

LEAD AND COPPER	No of samples collected	90^th percentile level detected	No. Sites exceeding AL	AL	MCLG	Typical Source of Contaminant
Lead (ppb)	5	ND	0	15	2	Internal corrosion of household water plumbing systems: discharges from industrial manufacturers;, erosion of natural deposits.
Copper (ppb)	5	22.5	0	1300	170	Internal corrosion of household water plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives.

ADDITIONAL TESTING	NO STANDARDS SET	RANGE	WATER SYSTEM CONCENTRATION*
Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3)	No standards set	145 -153 ppm	130. ppm
Total Hardness (as CaCO3)	No standards set	142 -246 ppm	197 ppm
Bicarbonate	No standards set	177 - 187 ppm	183 ppm
Calcium	No standards set	37.5 - 82 ppm	63.5 ppm
Carbonate	No standards set	None	0 .37 ppm
Hydroxide	No standards set	None	0.81 ppm
Magnesium	No standards set	4.7-10.2 ppm	8.0 ppm
Sodium	No standards set	12 -16.2 ppm	14.9 ppm
Potassium	No standards set	2.47 -3.8 ppm	3.01 ppm

Contaminant	Violation Yes/No	Level * Detected	Unit Measurement	MCLG /PHG	MCL	Likely Source of Contamination
2. Beta/photon emitters	NO	N/A	mrem/yr	0	4	Decay of natural and man-made deposits.
3. Gross Alpha	NO	2.1	pCi/L	0	15	Erosion of natural deposits.
4. Radium 226 + 228 (Total)	NO	1.2	pCi/L	0	3	Decay of natural and man-made deposits.
5. Radon	NO	448	pCi/L	0	4000	Decay of natural deposits.
6. Uranium	NO	1.6	pCi/L	0	20	Erosion of natural deposits.