2023
WATER QUALITY REPORT
Utility Information: Glacier Water District provides pure and plentiful water to the Town of Glacier, Mt. Baker Rim Community Club, Snowline Community Club and Snowater. Glacier Water District is a municipal corporation formed in 1975. Glacier Water District facilities are operated by a State certified water distribution manager.
Water Source: Glacier Water District withdraws water from two wells located at the northeast corner of the District. Both well heads are protected by a 100 foot easement to protect them from contamination. Glacier Water District has obtained Certificates of Water Rights on both wells for a total of 400 gallons per minute per well.
Customer Commitment: Glacier Water District is committed to producing safe and reliable water for all of our customers’ needs. Glacier Water District is proud to report that the water supplied meets or exceeds all federal and state standards for drinking water during 2022. Washington State regulations requires that one water test be taken every month.
EPA Required Information: 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 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 at 1-800-426-4791.
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, reservoirs, ponds, 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.
In Washington State, lead in drinking water comes primarily from materials and components used in household plumbing. The more time water has been sitting in pipes, the more dissolved metals, such as lead, it may contain. Elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially in pregnant women and young children. To help reduce potential exposure to lead: for any drinking water tap that has not been used for 6 hours or more, flush water through the tap until the water is noticeably colder before using for drinking or cooking. You can use the flushed water for watering plants, washing dishes, or general cleaning. Only use water from the cold-water tap for drinking, cooking, and especially for making baby formula. Hot water is likely to contain higher levels of lead. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water is available from EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 or online at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the Department of Health and EPA prescribe regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Washington Department of Agriculture regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide the same protection for public health.
Vulnerable Populations: 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 food preparation, sanitation and handling of infants or pets as well as drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline toll free at 1-800-426-4791 or on the Internet at www.epa.gov/orgwdw.
Information and Involvement: Glacier Water District reminds you that the water meter and associated parts are the property of Glacier Water District. The valve at the meter must not be used to turn your water on or off. If you require your water to be shut off and on periodically, you should install a shut-off valve at your premises. Glacier Water District does not provide a shut-off valve. However, the District will provide one free shut-off and turn-on of water service to allow you to install a shut-off valve at your premises. Any additional service calls will be charged at the minimum rate of $25.00 each for a shut off or turn on of water.
The Glacier Water District employees are:
Kevin Copps, Water Distribution Manager
Erica Kennedy, Office Manager
Your Glacier Water District Commissioners are:
James Evangelista, Chairman
Deborah Baker, Secretary and Auditing Officer
Connie Cook, Alternate Chairman, Alternate Secretary, Alternate Auditing Officer
For more information about this report or any other water quality questions, contact Glacier Water District at (360) 599-2558. Glacier Water District meets the first and third Wednesday of every month at 1:00 PM at Glacier Water District’s office in Glacier, Washington. The public is always welcome to participate.
2023 WATER QUALITY DATA Quality Assurance In order to ensure that tap water is safe, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency prescribes regulations that require utilities to monitor regularly for numerous substances in the water it provides. This testing is performed by an independent laboratory certified by the EPA and the State of Washington. All testing by Glacier Water District is conducted in compliance with current regulations.
The Washington State Department of Health requires Glacier Water District to annually submit a Water Use Efficiency Report (WAC 246-290). For information submitted on this annual report, contact Glacier Water District.
Test Results Analysis was routinely performed for the following regulated substances in 2023 in the drinking water:
Water Bacteriological Analysis:
Coliforms absent
Test Results—Required Reporting and Detected Compounds
The following water quality analysis and testing information is required reporting or are substances that were detected in the drinking water. All of the substances that were detected are present at levels well below the U.S. EPA limits and do not post a health risk to the general public.
Definitions:
MCL (Maximum Contaminant Level): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water.
SRL (State Reporting Level): indicates the minimum reporting level required by the Washington Department of Health (DOH).
ND (Not Detected): indicates that the parameter was not detected above the SRL.
VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds): Includes EPA/State Regulated Xlenes, EPA/STATE Ungregulated compounds, EPA Regulated Thrihalomethanes, and State Unregulated Methyl.
SOC (Sythentic Organic Compounds): Includes EPA/State regulated pesticides and Unregulated herbicides. A full report of all compounds tested is available for the public to review in the Glacier Water District Office during normal business hours.
Substance Results Units SRL MCL
Nitrate 0.23 mg/L .100 10
Lead ND mg/L .001 .015
Copper .048 mg/L .005 1.3
VOCs ND mg/L .50 varies
SOCs ND ug/L varies varies
Coliform Absent per 100mL
E.COLI Absent per 100mL
2023 WATER QUALITY REPORT - Glacier Green
Utility Information: Glacier Water District provides water to the Glacier Green area.
THE FOLLOWING REPORT WAS SUPPLIED BY THE GLACIER SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM
THE FOLLOWING REPORT WAS SUPPLIED BY THE GLACIER SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM
Your 2023 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Glacier Springs Water System, Whatcom County, ID# 27755
If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please email [email protected].
Glacier Springs Water System 2023 Water Quality Report Glacier Springs Water System presents its Annual Water Quality Report for calendar year 2023. This report explains where your watercomes from, what it contains, and how it compares to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State Standards. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact James Klessig at (360) 303-0302 or email [email protected] informe contiente informacian muy importante sobre su aqua beber. Traduzcalo o hablo alguin que lo intienda bien. (Translated: This report contains very important information about your drinking water. Translate it, or speak it, with someone who understands it well.) YOUR WATER SOURCE: Our water source is a sanitarily developed groundwater spring that feeds two storage tanks and the distribution system by gravity. This spring source is located on DNR property leased to Glacier Springs. MESSAGE FROM THE EPA: Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants doesn’t 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 (1-800-426-4791). Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immune-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 for infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (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 (1-800-426-4791). The sources of drinking water (both tap 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. Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems,agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm-water runoff,industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.
Pesticides and herbicide, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, storm-water runoff, and residentialuses.
Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrialprocesses and petroleum production, and can, also, come from gas station, urban storm-water runoff, and septic tank systems.
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, EPA prescribes regulations, which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.
How can I get involved? We want our members to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled board meetings. Names and contact information of board members is maintained at http://glaciersprings.org/board-of-directors/
Boil Water Advisory
Reminder: the Glacier Springs Water System remains under a Boil Water Advisory due to E. coli originally detected in a sample collected on 2/14/2023, seven samples collected on 2/16/2023, one sample collected on 2/24/2023, and one sample collected on 10/16/2023. More recently, E. coli was detected in a sample collected on 6/4/2024.
During the 2023 calendar year Glacier Springs Water System collected a total of 323 coliform samples receiving results with 61 coliform detections and 10 E. coli detections.
We are working with the Washington State Department of Health, Washington State Department of Ecology, contractors, and engineering consultants to assess the situation and formulate a source improvement plan that will address the issue on a long-term basis.
We anticipate resolving the problem as soon as reasonably possible. Updates will continue to be provided periodically as we move to implement a final solution to the ongoing intermittent E. coli contamination at our source and throughout the distribution system.Glacier Springs Water System Consumer Confidence Report Page 2 of 3 System ID# 27755
WATER QUALITY DATA
The table below lists the drinking water substances that we detected during the 2023 calendar year unless otherwise noted. Substances that were below the State Reporting Limit (SRL), or were Not Detected (ND), are generally not included in this table. The presence of substances in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. The EPA or the State requires us to monitor for certain substances less than once per year because the concentrations of these substances do not change frequently.
SAMPLED FOR AT THE SOURCE Inorganic
Substances
MCL
MCLG
Our
Water
Range of
Detections
Sample
Date
In
Compliance?
Typical Source
Of Substance
Nitrate (ppm)
10
10
ND
NA
4/4/2023
Yes
Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits
WATER QUALITY REPORT
Utility Information: Glacier Water District provides pure and plentiful water to the Town of Glacier, Mt. Baker Rim Community Club, Snowline Community Club and Snowater. Glacier Water District is a municipal corporation formed in 1975. Glacier Water District facilities are operated by a State certified water distribution manager.
Water Source: Glacier Water District withdraws water from two wells located at the northeast corner of the District. Both well heads are protected by a 100 foot easement to protect them from contamination. Glacier Water District has obtained Certificates of Water Rights on both wells for a total of 400 gallons per minute per well.
Customer Commitment: Glacier Water District is committed to producing safe and reliable water for all of our customers’ needs. Glacier Water District is proud to report that the water supplied meets or exceeds all federal and state standards for drinking water during 2022. Washington State regulations requires that one water test be taken every month.
EPA Required Information: 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 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 at 1-800-426-4791.
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, reservoirs, ponds, 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.
In Washington State, lead in drinking water comes primarily from materials and components used in household plumbing. The more time water has been sitting in pipes, the more dissolved metals, such as lead, it may contain. Elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially in pregnant women and young children. To help reduce potential exposure to lead: for any drinking water tap that has not been used for 6 hours or more, flush water through the tap until the water is noticeably colder before using for drinking or cooking. You can use the flushed water for watering plants, washing dishes, or general cleaning. Only use water from the cold-water tap for drinking, cooking, and especially for making baby formula. Hot water is likely to contain higher levels of lead. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water is available from EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 or online at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the Department of Health and EPA prescribe regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Washington Department of Agriculture regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide the same protection for public health.
Vulnerable Populations: 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 food preparation, sanitation and handling of infants or pets as well as drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline toll free at 1-800-426-4791 or on the Internet at www.epa.gov/orgwdw.
Information and Involvement: Glacier Water District reminds you that the water meter and associated parts are the property of Glacier Water District. The valve at the meter must not be used to turn your water on or off. If you require your water to be shut off and on periodically, you should install a shut-off valve at your premises. Glacier Water District does not provide a shut-off valve. However, the District will provide one free shut-off and turn-on of water service to allow you to install a shut-off valve at your premises. Any additional service calls will be charged at the minimum rate of $25.00 each for a shut off or turn on of water.
The Glacier Water District employees are:
Kevin Copps, Water Distribution Manager
Erica Kennedy, Office Manager
Your Glacier Water District Commissioners are:
James Evangelista, Chairman
Deborah Baker, Secretary and Auditing Officer
Connie Cook, Alternate Chairman, Alternate Secretary, Alternate Auditing Officer
For more information about this report or any other water quality questions, contact Glacier Water District at (360) 599-2558. Glacier Water District meets the first and third Wednesday of every month at 1:00 PM at Glacier Water District’s office in Glacier, Washington. The public is always welcome to participate.
2023 WATER QUALITY DATA Quality Assurance In order to ensure that tap water is safe, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency prescribes regulations that require utilities to monitor regularly for numerous substances in the water it provides. This testing is performed by an independent laboratory certified by the EPA and the State of Washington. All testing by Glacier Water District is conducted in compliance with current regulations.
The Washington State Department of Health requires Glacier Water District to annually submit a Water Use Efficiency Report (WAC 246-290). For information submitted on this annual report, contact Glacier Water District.
Test Results Analysis was routinely performed for the following regulated substances in 2023 in the drinking water:
Water Bacteriological Analysis:
Coliforms absent
Test Results—Required Reporting and Detected Compounds
The following water quality analysis and testing information is required reporting or are substances that were detected in the drinking water. All of the substances that were detected are present at levels well below the U.S. EPA limits and do not post a health risk to the general public.
Definitions:
MCL (Maximum Contaminant Level): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water.
SRL (State Reporting Level): indicates the minimum reporting level required by the Washington Department of Health (DOH).
ND (Not Detected): indicates that the parameter was not detected above the SRL.
VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds): Includes EPA/State Regulated Xlenes, EPA/STATE Ungregulated compounds, EPA Regulated Thrihalomethanes, and State Unregulated Methyl.
SOC (Sythentic Organic Compounds): Includes EPA/State regulated pesticides and Unregulated herbicides. A full report of all compounds tested is available for the public to review in the Glacier Water District Office during normal business hours.
Substance Results Units SRL MCL
Nitrate 0.23 mg/L .100 10
Lead ND mg/L .001 .015
Copper .048 mg/L .005 1.3
VOCs ND mg/L .50 varies
SOCs ND ug/L varies varies
Coliform Absent per 100mL
E.COLI Absent per 100mL
2023 WATER QUALITY REPORT - Glacier Green
Utility Information: Glacier Water District provides water to the Glacier Green area.
THE FOLLOWING REPORT WAS SUPPLIED BY THE GLACIER SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM
THE FOLLOWING REPORT WAS SUPPLIED BY THE GLACIER SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM
Your 2023 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Glacier Springs Water System, Whatcom County, ID# 27755
If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please email [email protected].
Glacier Springs Water System 2023 Water Quality Report Glacier Springs Water System presents its Annual Water Quality Report for calendar year 2023. This report explains where your watercomes from, what it contains, and how it compares to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State Standards. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact James Klessig at (360) 303-0302 or email [email protected] informe contiente informacian muy importante sobre su aqua beber. Traduzcalo o hablo alguin que lo intienda bien. (Translated: This report contains very important information about your drinking water. Translate it, or speak it, with someone who understands it well.) YOUR WATER SOURCE: Our water source is a sanitarily developed groundwater spring that feeds two storage tanks and the distribution system by gravity. This spring source is located on DNR property leased to Glacier Springs. MESSAGE FROM THE EPA: Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants doesn’t 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 (1-800-426-4791). Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immune-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 for infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (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 (1-800-426-4791). The sources of drinking water (both tap 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. Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems,agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm-water runoff,industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.
Pesticides and herbicide, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, storm-water runoff, and residentialuses.
Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrialprocesses and petroleum production, and can, also, come from gas station, urban storm-water runoff, and septic tank systems.
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, EPA prescribes regulations, which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.
How can I get involved? We want our members to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled board meetings. Names and contact information of board members is maintained at http://glaciersprings.org/board-of-directors/
Boil Water Advisory
Reminder: the Glacier Springs Water System remains under a Boil Water Advisory due to E. coli originally detected in a sample collected on 2/14/2023, seven samples collected on 2/16/2023, one sample collected on 2/24/2023, and one sample collected on 10/16/2023. More recently, E. coli was detected in a sample collected on 6/4/2024.
During the 2023 calendar year Glacier Springs Water System collected a total of 323 coliform samples receiving results with 61 coliform detections and 10 E. coli detections.
We are working with the Washington State Department of Health, Washington State Department of Ecology, contractors, and engineering consultants to assess the situation and formulate a source improvement plan that will address the issue on a long-term basis.
We anticipate resolving the problem as soon as reasonably possible. Updates will continue to be provided periodically as we move to implement a final solution to the ongoing intermittent E. coli contamination at our source and throughout the distribution system.Glacier Springs Water System Consumer Confidence Report Page 2 of 3 System ID# 27755
WATER QUALITY DATA
The table below lists the drinking water substances that we detected during the 2023 calendar year unless otherwise noted. Substances that were below the State Reporting Limit (SRL), or were Not Detected (ND), are generally not included in this table. The presence of substances in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. The EPA or the State requires us to monitor for certain substances less than once per year because the concentrations of these substances do not change frequently.
SAMPLED FOR AT THE SOURCE Inorganic
Substances
MCL
MCLG
Our
Water
Range of
Detections
Sample
Date
In
Compliance?
Typical Source
Of Substance
Nitrate (ppm)
10
10
ND
NA
4/4/2023
Yes
Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits