EPA AND CDC ARE VERY CLEAR ABOUT LEAD

We all know how the board truly feels about the people in this Village

"It did show that there was lead in the water in the place they tested." Mayor Brian Lamica said " It was just above what is allowed, its not like its off the charts. It's not like, its a big issue that people really to worry about"

This is a contradiction to both the CDC and EPA

"EPA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) agree that there is no known safe level of lead in a child's blood. Lead is harmful to health, especially for children. "

https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/basic-information-about-lead-drinking-water

"Corrosion is a dissolving or wearing away of metal caused by a chemical reaction between water and your plumbing. A number of factors are involved in the extent to which lead enters the water, including:

the chemistry of the water (acidity and alkalinity) and the types and amounts of minerals in the water, the amount of lead it comes into contact with, the temperature of the water, the amount of wear in the pipes, how long the water stays in pipes, and the presence of protective scales or coatings inside the plumbing materials"

Children

Even low levels of lead in the blood of children can result in:

Reduced growth of the fetus Premature birth hyperactivity Slowed growth Hearing problems Anemia

In rare cases, ingestion of lead can cause seizures, coma and even death.

Pregnant Women

Lead can accumulate in our bodies over time, where it is stored in bones along with calcium. During pregnancy, lead is released from bones as maternal calcium and is used to help form the bones of the fetus. This is particularly true if a woman does not have enough dietary calcium. Lead can also cross the placental barrier exposing the fetus to lead. This can result in serious effects to the mother and her developing fetus, including:

Reduced growth of the fetus Premature birth

Adults

Lead is also harmful to adults. Adults exposed to lead can suffer from:

Cardiovascular effects,

increased blood pressure and incidence of hypertension

Decreased kidney function

Reproductive problems (in both men and women)

Water systems are required to replace lead service lines if a water system cannot meet EPA’s Lead Action Level through optimized corrosion control treatment.

https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=531617f923c3de2cbf5d12ae4663f56d&mc=true&node=sp40.23.141.i&rgn=div6

Corrosion Control Treatment (CCT) Applicability

► All large systems except those meeting requirements of 40 CFR 141.81(b)(2) or (b)(3).

► Medium and small systems that exceed either AL; may stop CCT steps if ≤ both ALs for 2 consecutive 6-month periods but must recommence CCT if subsequently exceed either AL. Study

► All large systems except as noted above.

► If State requires study for small or medium systems, it must be completed within 18 months. Treatment ► Once State determines type of CCT to be installed, PWS has 24 months to install.

► Systems installing CCT must conduct 2 consecutive 6 months of follow-up tap and WQP monitoring. OWQPs ► After follow-up Pb/Cu tap and WQP monitoring, State sets OWQPs. Refer to WQP section above. Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Applicability

► Systems that continue to exceed the Pb AL after installing CCT and/or SOWT.

► Can discontinue LSLR whenever ≤ Pb AL in tap samples for 2 consecutive 6-month monitoring periods; must recommence if subsequently exceed. Monitoring ► Optional: Sample from LSL to determine if line must be replaced. If all samples are ≤ 0.015 mg/L, line is considered “replaced through testing”; must reconsider these lines if Pb AL is subsequently exceeded.

► Required: Sample from any LSLs not completely replaced to determine impact on Pb levels. Replacement

► Must replace at least 7% of LSLs annually; State can require accelerated schedule.

► If only portion of LSL is replaced, PWS must: - Notify customers at least 45 days prior to replacement about potential for increased Pb levels. - Collect samples within 72 hours of replacement and provide results within 3 days of receipt.

When Erin Brockovich called attention to Ilion water problems (August 23 2018)

She summed it up best "This is ridiculous, just another community drinking water stem failing. I have read up on the many problems with your community water system....failing infrastructure and not funding is just the beginning...."

Brockovich went on to say that local water quality reports she's read are " INDICATIVE THAT THEY REALLY HAVEN'T GOT A BASIC GRASP ON WHAT THEY ARE DOING" …..