2007

The sources of the Williamsburg water supply are two gravel pack wells.  The pump house located near the intersection of Mount Vernon Drive and Valley Forge Drive in Pelham, NH.  Treatment consist of chlorine addition to kill bacteria and sodium hydroxide to raise the pH to aid in corrosion control.
WILLIAMSBURG
EPA # 1851010
Inorganic Contaminants Units MCLG MCL Level Detected Range Year Violation Yes/No Typical Source of Contaminant
Barium ppm 2 2 0.018 n/a 2006 NO Discharge from drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits
Nitrate as Nitrogen ppm 10 10 3.94 n/a 2006 NO Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits.
Volatile Organic Contaminants Units MCLG MCL Level  Detected Range Year Violation Yes/No Typical Source of Contaminant
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) ppb 0 80 14.0 n/a 2006 NO By-product of drinking water chlorination.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) ppb 0 60 5.8 n/a 2004 NO By-product of drinking water chlorination.
Volatile Organic Contaminants Units MRDLG MRDL Average Level  Detected Range Year Violation Yes/No Typical Source of Contaminant
Chlorine ppm 4 4 0.36 nd to 0.6 2006 NO Water additive used to control microbes
Inorganic Contaminants Units MCLG AL 90th percentile sample value                    # sites above AL Year Violation Yes/No Typical Source of Contaminant
Lead ppb 0 15 6 0 of 5 2006 NO Corrosion of household plumbing system
Copper ppm 1.3 1.3 0.66 0 of 5 2006 NO Corrosion of household plumbing system
Radiological Contaminants Units MCLG MCL Level Detected Range Year Violation Yes/No Typical Source of Comtamination
Gross Alpha (Compliance) pCi/L 0 15 0.2 n/a 2003 NO Erosion of natural deposits
Radon pCi/L Not Regulated 482 n/a 2003 n/a Erosion of natural deposits
Radon is a radioactive gas that you can't see, taste or smell.  It can move up through the ground and into a home through cracks and holes in the foundation.  Radon can also get into indoor air when released from tap water from showering, washing dishes, and other household activities.  It is a known human carcinogen.  Breathing radon can lead to lung cancer.  Drinking water containing radon may cause an increased risk of stomach cancer.  Presently EPA is reviewing a standard for radon in water.
Source Assessment Information
  Summary of Susceptibility Factors
Source Name Date Low Med High
Gravel Pack Well 1 3/2/01 7 4 1
Gravel Pack Well 1A 3/2/01 7 4 1
The complete Assessment Report is available for inspection.  For more information call Gary Tetley or visit NH DES's Drinking Water Source Assessment Program web site at www.des.state.nh.us/dwspp