What is the source of my water?

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and groundwater 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 pickup substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Our water comes from the following source(s):

Source Name Type

WELL # 1-S FIRST ST GROUND WATER
WELL # 2-E ST LOUIS ST GROUND WATER
WELL # 3-CEDAR FIELD ST GROUND WATER


Source Water Assessment:
The Department of Natural Resources conducted a source water assessment to determine the susceptibility of our water source to potential contaminants. This process involved the establishment of source water area delineations for each well or surface water intake and then a contaminant inventory was performed within those delineated areas to assess potential threats to each source. Assessment maps and summary information sheets are available on the internet at http://maproom.missouri.edu/swipmaps/pwssid.htm. To access the maps for your water system you will need the State-assigned identification code, which is printed at the top of this report. The Source Water Inventory Project maps and information sheets provide a foundation upon which a more comprehensive source water protection plan can be developed.

Why are there contaminants in my water?

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 water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

A. Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
B. 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.
C. Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
D. Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater 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, the Department of Natural Resources prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Department of Health regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Is our water system meeting other rules that govern our operations?

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources regulates our water system and requires us to test our water on a regular basis to ensure it's safety. Our system has been assigned the identification number MO6010620 for the purposes of tracking our test results. Last year, we tested for a variety of contaminants. The detectable results of these tests are on the following pages of this report. Any violations of state requirements or standards will be further explained later in this report.

How might I become actively involved?

If you would like to observe the decision-making process that affect drinking water quality or if you have any further questions about your drinking water report, please call us at 636-271-0500 to inquire about scheduled meetings or contact persons.

Do I need to take any special precautions?

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 trans-plants, 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/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

Contaminants Report

Definitions:

MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal, or 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.

MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level, or 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.

AL: Action Level, or the concentration of a contaminant which, when exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow..

TT: Treatment Technique, or a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
90th percentile: For lead and Copper testing. 10% of test results are above this level and 90% are below this level.

Level Found: is the average of all test results for a particular contaminant.

Range of Detections: Shows the lowest and highest levels found during a testing period, if only one sample was taken, then this number equals the Level Found.

MRLDG: Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal, or the level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health.

MRDL: Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level, or the highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water.

RAA: Running Annual Average, or the average of sample analytical results for samples taken during the previous four calendar quarters.

Abbreviations:
PPB: parts per billion or micrograms per liter.
ppm: parts per million or milligrams per liter.
n/a: not applicable.
NTU: Nephelometric Turbidity Unit, used to measure cloudiness in drinking water.
MFL: million fibers per liter, used to measure asbestos concentration.
nd: not detectable at testing limits.

The state has reduced monitoring requirements for certain contaminants to less often than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Records with a sample year more than one year old are still considered representative.

Regulated Contaminants - test results for Barium, Floride, and Nitrate-Nitrite results are available and will be posted soon. If you require the results immediately, contact: Sheila Steelman at 636-271-0500 ext. 222.

Disinfection By-Products: No detected results were found in the calendar year of 2009.

Microbiological Result: No detected results were found in the calendar year of 2009.

Violations and Health Effects Information - During the 2009 calendar year, we no noted violation(s) of drinking water regulations for the calendar year of 2009.

Any Additional Required Health Effects Language or Violation Notices
Additional Required Health Effects Language:

Infants and 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 at 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 (800-426-4761). There are no additional required health effects violation notices.

Optional Monitoring (not required by EPA)
Optional Contaminants

Monitoring is not required for optional contaminants, however, testing was done, and the results are available and will be posted soon. If you require the results immediately, contact: Sheila Steelman at 636-271-0500 ext. 222.

The City of Pacific will offer bulky trash pickup to residents this spring. Bulky trash pick up is limited to residential properties only. There is no charge for this service. The schedule is as follows:
• The week of April 26 - Eastern city limits, eastern Pacific, Hwy. N from 4th St. to Old Gray Summit Road, Viaduct St., areas east of McDonald’s, and Forest Glen, Osage Hills, Eagles View Subdivisions
• The week of May 3 – Viaduct St. to western city limits including the Cedars Subdivision
• The week of May 10 - Hwy. N from Old Gray Summit Road to south city limits, Old Gray Summit Road to west city limits, Summit Park, Silver Lake Estates, Ridge Meadow Estates, Brundick Lane, Indian Hills Subdivision, and Candlewick
• The week of May 17 – Hawthorne, Westlake, and Orchard Estates Subdivisions
The following rules pertain to the bulky trash pick-up service:
• No tires, oil, paint, batteries, car parts, or fencing material (except chain link fence) will be picked up.
• Homeowners are limited to six (6) bulky items.
• Items that can be placed in home trash receptacles for normal trash pick-up will not be picked up.
• The items must be set out at the curb prior to the Monday of your pick-up date. The City will not go back to any residence to pick-up items that were not out on the Monday designated for your area. Leave items at the curb until picked up by the City or you are notified that they do not qualify for pick-up.

The Pacific Sesquicentennial Book is a must-have for your library, and a remarkable overview of the city's history and coverage of current day events. The book shows Pacific as it was and is - a great place to live!

The Sesquicentennial Committee and Pauline Masson compiled the book, borrowing pictures from the Meramec Valley Genealogical Society archives, and many new photographs were taken for this special edition book that includes information on Pacific's railroad boom years, its association with Old Route 66, and how things changed when Interstate 44 was built through the city. The local industries, neighborhoods, schools, churches, civic organizations, and recent community events are also featured for historical value and your reading pleasure.

The book cost is $35 and can be purchased at Pacific City Hall (300 Hoven Dr.)

Voting Results for MAYOR

HERBERT C. ADAMS - 550 votes
MIKE BATES - 437 votes
JEFFREY M. PALMORE - 279 votes
WILLIAM HOHMAN - 40 votes
JOSHUA MOFIELD - 33 votes


Voting Results for CITY MARSHAL

MATT MANSELL - 903 votes
JIM BRUNE - 434 votes


Voting Results for CITY COLLECTOR

DEBRA KELLEY - 1030 votes
SHARON BOEDGES - 257 votes


Voting Results for PACIFIC WARD 1

Wm. "BILL" RUTLEDGE - 53 votes
STEPHEN FLANNERY III - 65 votes
DAVE MONROE - 66 votes
ED GASS - 207 votes


Voting Results for PACIFIC WARD 2

JERRY EVERSMEYER - 275 votes
CLINTON R. HAFLEY - 102 votes
BJ LAWRENCE - 118 votes

Voting Results for PACIFIC WARD 3

MIKE PIGG - 360 votes


Voting Results for PACIFIC JUDGE

RONALD F. REED, SR. - 1114 votes


Note: Newly-elected officials will be sworn in at the Aldermen Meeting on April 20, 2010.

If you are looking for a unique way to celebrate the environment this spring, look no further than St. Louis Community College’s new green campus in Wildwood. The College is hosting “Sustainability: It’s an Art”, a juried art exhibition and festival to bring its focus on sustaining the environment to the public. Financial assistance for this event has been provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency. Event co-sponsors include the Cities of Chesterfield, Ellisville, Eureka, Pacific and Wildwood.

The event will begin early in the week with a special “green themed” art show comprised of works by talented students from local high schools including Lafayette, Marquette, Eureka , and Pacific. These special art pieces will be on display at the college from April 5 - 10 and will be judged by Jeffrey Sippel, Associate Professor of Art at the University of Missouri St. Louis and printmaker whose work has been featured in 17 solo exhibitions and over 200 group exhibitions over the course of his 25 year career. Visitors to the exhibition will also be able to select their favorite piece of art by voting for the “People’s Choice Award”.
The week will culminate on Saturday with a special day of art activities for all ages. Visitors to the campus can attend demonstrations given by some of the finest artists in the St. Louis area. People of all ages can participate in hands-on art activities throughout the afternoon.
The festival will be held on Saturday, April 10th. from noon to 3 pm.
For more information, please contact Debbie Ward at dward106@stlcc.edu or call (636) 422-2241.
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Contact:
Patricia Aumann
Manager, Campus Community Relations
St. Louis Community College-Wildwood
Telephone: 636-422-2244
Fax: 636-422-2230
E-mail: paumann@stlcc.edu
Web site: www.stlcc.edu/ww