Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) Sampling
Unregulated contaminants are those for which U.S. EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist EPA in determining the occurrence of these contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulation is warranted. In 2024, Oakwood participated in the fifth round of the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5). For a copy of the results please call Doug Spitler at (937) 298-0777.
UCMR 5 Results
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| Shafor Plant | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant (units) | Sample Year | Average Level Found | Range of Detections |
| PFBS (µg/L) | 2024 | 0.0047 | 0.0047 |
| PFHxA (µg/L) | 2024 | 0.0037 | 0.0037 |
| PFHxS (µg/L) | 2024 | 0.0035 | 0.0035 |
| PFPeA (µg/L) | 2024 | 0.0044 | 0.0034 - 0.0053 |
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| Springhouse Plant | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant (units) | Sample Year | Average Level Found | Range of Detections |
| PFBS (µg/L) | 2024 | 0.0053 | 0.0052 – 0.0053 |
| PFHxA (µg/L) | 2024 | 0.0038 | 0.0038 |
| PFHxS (µg/L) | 2024 | 0.0034 | 0.0033 – 0.0034 |
| PFPeA (µg/L) | 2024 | 0.0035 | 0.0030 – 0.0039 |
Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) information
All water systems were required to begin compliance with a new rule, the Revised Total Coliform Rule, on April 1, 2016. The new rule maintains the purpose to protect public health by ensuring the integrity of the drinking water distribution system and monitoring for the presence of total coliform bacteria, which includes E. coli bacteria. The USEPA anticipates greater public health protection under the new rule, as it requires water systems that are vulnerable to microbial contamination to identify and fix problems. As a result, under the new rule there is no longer a maximum contaminant level violation for multiple total coliform detections. Instead, the new rule requires water systems that exceed a specified frequency of total coliform occurrences to conduct an assessment to determine if any significant deficiencies exist. If found, these must be corrected by the Public Water System.
How do I participate in decisions concerning my drinking water?
Public participation and comments on any city issues, including our public water system, are encouraged. This can be done by contacting city staff or by attending regular meetings of Oakwood City Council. City Council typically meets at the City Building, 30 Park Avenue, at 7:30 pm the first Monday of every month. Please check the city website www.oakwoodohio.gov to verify meeting dates and times.
For more information on your drinking water, contact Dave Combs, Water Plant Superintendent, or Doug Spitler, PE, Director of Public Works, at (937) 298-0777.