Birch Hill 2011

BIRCH HILL EAST EPA # 0512010
Inorganic Contaminants Highest Detect Range Detected MCL MCL Goal Violation Yes/No Typical Source of Contaminant
Fluoride (ppm) 0.95 0.70 - 0.95 4 4 No Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
Nitrate as Nitrogen (ppm 0.33 0.20 - 0.33 10 10 No Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits.
Volatile Organic Contaminants Average Level Detected Range Detected MRDL MRDL Goal Violation Yes/No Typical Source of Contaminant
Chlorine (ppm) 0.35 0.2 - 0.51 4 4 No Water additive used to control microbes
Radiological Contaminants Highest Detect Range Detected MCL MCL Goal Violation Yes/No Typical Source of Contaminant
Radium 226 & 228 (pCi/L) 1.4 0.8 - 1.4 5 0 No Erosion of natural deposits
Uranium (ppb) 0.8 N/A 30 0 No Erosion of natural deposits
Radon (pCi/L) 3,800 3,300 - 3,800 Not Regulated N/A Erosion of natural deposits
  Date Collected 90th Percentile Action Level MCLG Number of Sites Sampled # sites above Action Level Violation Yes/No Typical Source of Contaminant
Copper (ppm) 2010 0.18 1.3 1.3 5 0 No Corrosion of household plumbing system
Lead (ppb) 2010 4 15 0 5 0 No Corrosion of household plumbing system
 
What is the source of my drinking water?
The current source of the PAC/Birch Hill East water supply is the town water supply for North Conway which consists of four wells.  Well # 2 in located behind the Briarcliff Motel.  Well # 3 is located on River Road.  Wells 4 and 5 are located behind the 1785 Inn.
Source Water Assessment Summary
    Summary of Susceptibility Factors
Source Name Date Low Med High
Well # 2 4/2000 9 1 2
Well # 3 4/2000 8 3 1
Well # 4 and 5 4/2000 9 2 1
The complete Assessment Report is available for review at 104 Saw Mill Lane, North Conway, NH.  For more information call David Bernier at 603-356-5382 or visit NH Department of Environmental Services Drinking Water and Groundwater Bureau web site at http://www.des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/dwgb/dwspp/reports/index.htm