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-m CITY OF LODI
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
TO:
FROM:
NEEENG DATE:
City Council
City Manager
June 20, 1990
AGENDA TITLE: Public Meeting to be Held at the Request of the California
Department of Health Services, Office of Drinking Water,
to Inform the Public of Dibromochloropropane (DBCP) Level
i n the City Water System
RECOMMENDED ACIKO: This item requires no action. The purpose is for the
Council to hear the concerns of Lodi's water customers with respect to the
levels of DBCP in our water system.
BACKGROUND P40FAV M- In April of this year, the City of Lodi received
an amended water supply permit from the California Department of Health
Services. This permit is attached as Exhibit A.
The amended permit allows the City of Lodi to use City wells which exceed the
maxdmml contaminant level of 0.2 parts per billion (ppb) for DBCP during peak
water demands. The use of these wells is subject to a number of conditions
that are listed in the amended permit.
The first condition was that vie notify our water customers that our water
system may exceed the State standard of 0.2 ppb for DBCP. The City notified
water customers by sending the first quarterly notice (Exhibit B) and by
holding a press conference on May 23, 1990. Attached as Exhibit C is a recap
of the 13 telephone calls vie received, as of June 5, 1990, after the notice
was mailed and the DBCP articles appeared in the newspaper. Exhibit D i s a
copy of the only formal letter received.
The purpose of this public meeting is to comply with Condition 3b of the
amended permit which reads:
"The City shall hold a public meeting by July 15, 1990 to inform
the public of the DBCP problem within the system and provide an
opportunity for comment. This public meeting will be as provided
for in Section 6061 of the Government Code."
Attached as Exhibit E is a description of Lodi's water system along with a
history and testing procedures used for DBCP. Exhibit E shows estimated
water rate increases that will be necessary to pay off the low-interest loan
vie will be obtaining from the State of California.
APPROVED: G = / j -•� �;- _...__... __ FILE NO.
CDBCP4/TXTW.02N
June 12, 1990
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PERMIT AMENDMENT
City of Lodi
San Joaquin County
April 1990
Report Prepared By:: h6`
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Report Approved By:
Region
Sanitary Engineer
Albert L Ellsworth, Chief Northern California
STATE Off'CiUFO*MA--NEAtTN APED WEVAN AGENCY GEORGE MX_%EJtAK Cwrw�►
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
31 EAU OWO*L STREET. Root► 270
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April 20, 1990
Jack L. Ronsko
Public Wogs Director
22! West Pine Street
Lodi', CA 95240
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The application from the city of Lodi (hereinafter city) for an
amended water supply permit for System No. 39-004, dated Harch 12,
1990, has been considered by the State Department of Bealth
Services. Enclosed is a copy of an Engineering Report, dated March
21, 1990, prepared by the office of Drinking Water regarding the
application.
' earth Services that
the water system will be unable to meet California Code of
Regulations (CCR) , Section 64444.5, Maximum Contaminant Levels
(MCL's), Table 5(c) 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP), on a
continuous basis. Peak demandperiods will require the City to use
wells that contain DBCP above its MM. This finding is based on
the enclosed report. The City is hereby granted an amended
domestic water supply permit allowing the use of well sources which
nigY exceed the HCL Cor DBCP, subject to the following conditions:
1. All water consumers being served by the City water system
which exceeds the MCL for DBCP shall be notified of such fact
in accordance with Section 64463, Chapter 15, Title 22, CCR.
2. The City shall use DBCP contaminated wells only to meet peak
demand periods as defined by minimum water system pressure
set points, starting with those wells vhich have the lowest
concentration of DBCP. Wells with the highest concentration
of DBCP shall be the first to be taken off-line as demand
permits. In no case shall the City 02 Lodi return to service
any well which has a DBCP concentration of greater than 2.0
uVi as required under Section 64445.1 (b) 5, Chapter 15,
Title 22, CCR.
3. The City shall meet the following DBCP abatement schedule:
a) By June 1, 1990, the City shall determine the average DBCP
concentration in the parts of the distribution system that
have the potential of receiving concentrations of DBCP
above its MM. This data shall be submitted to the
Department by June 15, 1990.
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b) The City shall hold a public meeting by July 15, 1990 to
inform the public of the DBCP problem within the system and
provide an opportunity for comment. This public meeting
will be as provided for in Section 6061 of the Government
Code.
c) By. April 1', 1991,,...the City shall have procured funds for
g the purpose.of .purchasing well-head activated carbon.
treatment unis :And/or:abandoning/replacing wells which
violate the MCL for DBCP
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d) By April 1, 19920 the City shall have installed well-head
activated carbon treatment units at each well site which
violates the MCL for DBCP.
4. After `.installation of each well -head activated carbon
treatment unit. -..the City shall verify through laboratory
results that the treatment provided at each well site is
functioning as intended. Specifically, each treatment unit
must reduce the DBCP concentration to a level not to exceed
0.2 ug/1.
5. The Department strongly recommends that the City further its
water conservation efforts so as to minimize -the run-time of
those wells which exceed the MCL for DBCP and thus reduce the
water consumers' exposure to DBCP.
6, The City shall not meet increased system water demands caused
by the addition of new subdivisions (those not having an
approved tentative map) to the system by increasing its use
of DBCP contaminated sources. All new sources added to
accommodate growth shall comply with all primary and
secondary standards set forth in sections 64421 through
64445.2, inclusive, and sections 64471 through 64475,
inclusive, of Chapter 15, Title 22, CCR. New
industrial/commercial development that incorporates low water
use may be allowed and will be considered on a case by case
basis.
This permit adds to and amends the existing permit granted to the
City of Lodi on October 29, 1985.
A. L. Ellsworth, P.E., Chief
Northern California Region
Office of Drinking Water
Enclosure
cc: San Jaoquin Co. Health Dept.
Dear Water Customer.
Exhibit B
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
WATER DMSION
(209)333-6740
May 21.1990
The City of Lodi issendingyou this letter under the direction of the California Department of Health Services,
Office of DrinkingWater, to bring to your attention certain action being taken by the Department of Health
Serviceswith respectto drinkingwater standards.
The Califomia Department of Health Services has adopted new drinking water limits for
Dibromochloropropane (DBCP). This organic chemical was once a popular pesticide used in and around
Lodi by area farmers. In California. DBCP use was banned in 1977. The Department has determined that
DBCPmay be a healthconcem at certain levelsof exposure.
Chemicals such as DBCP that cause cancer i n laboratory animals. such as rats and mice when exposed to
very high doses over their lifetimes, may increase the risk of cancer to humans exposed to trace amounts
over long periods of time. Although this possibility is debated by leading scientists, the Department of
Health Services on July 28.1989 set a new drinkingwater limit of 0.3002 parts per million (ppm) for DBCP.
To help you visualize the new limit, 0.0002 ppm is equal to 1 drop in approximately 66.000 gallons of water.
If you drank 2 quarts of water a day, itwould take morethan 360years to drink 66.000 gallons.
The theoretical cancer hazard of drinking 2 quarts per day of Lodi's water containing DBCP at its highest
possible level is very small and is, in fact, 3times less than the cancer hazard of eating a serving of peanut
butter per day, 40 times less than the cancer hazard of eating 2 slices of bread per day and 280 times less
than the cancer hazard df drinking 1 glass of wine per day! The cancer hazard of these common food items is
not regulatedbythe Government.
Prior to July 28, 1989. all of Lodi's wells ma the California Department of Health Services standard of 0.001
ppm. As a result of the State's new, more stringent DBCP standard. 12 of Lodi's 23 wells are now out of
compliance. To satisfy Lodi's peak warm weather water demands, it will be necessary to use all of the
existing wells before treatment facilities can be installed.
The City of Lodi is working toward a solution to this dilemma. To protect your heath and continue to meet
fire protection needs, the City of Lodi has obtained approval from the California Department of Health
Services to use wells containing DBCP during peak water demands until they can be brought into
compliance. A compliance plan which wil I include abandoning some wells, well site treatment facilities, and
installationof new wells, has been sent to the State for approval.
The estimated initial construction cost to meet this new DBCP limit is between $6,000,000 and $7.000.000.
Lodi is seeking a low-interest loan to help finance this construction; however, the ultimate full cost must be
paid by you, the water customer in Lodi.
In the meantime, you may consider your water safe to drink. The City will keep you informed on a regular
basis of progress made to resolve this issue.
If you have any questions regardingthis letter, the water quality standards or our service, please contact the
office of the Water /Wastewater Superintendent at 533-6740.
Jack L Ronsko
PublicWorks Director
MEMORANDUM, City f Lodi, Public Works Depar,,-:gent
T0= Public Works Director
Exhibit C
FROM: water/Wastewater Superintendent
DATE: June 5, 1990
SUBJECT: Comments from Lodi Citizens Regarding DBCP Public
Notice of Wells Exceeding the MCL.
The following 13 comments are from citizens of Lodi in
response to the City's recently mailed public notice to our
23,500 customers regarding dibromochloropropane.
0 States New MCL
1. Is "ridiculous"
2. Lower limit is "asinine".
3. "Ridiculous/unreasonably low level".
o Senior Citizens
1. Concerned about cost/fixed income. (Two calls
regarding this concern.)
2, Concerned about increase to elderly.
0 Health Effects
1. Concerned about health.
0 Responsible Party
1. Area farmers and chemical companies should
pay/the State should pay,
2. Area farmers using the, chemical after the
ban/no or little penalties.
3. City should sue the cheinical manufacturers.
o Miscellaneous Comments
1. Concern over getting quality into product
(General Mills SBG).
2. Offered to sell Lodi cleanup systems (35 gpm) .
3. Consideration of credit to future water bills
because of home treatment system (cost $4,000
to $6,000).
If you have any questions or need more detail regarding these
comments please contact me.
r'an E. Forka U
titer/wastewater Superintendent
FEF/ts
cc: Laboratory Services Supervisor
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PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC
Jack L Runsko -
Public Works Director
city Hall
Lodi, California
Dear Mr. Ronsko:
31 May 90
have counted to ten but it didn't help, As the man said in the movie,
am mad as hell and I won't take it anymore.
I can see you are feeling the same. I admire the restraint you show in
the letter you sent to the citizens, Your assessment of the situation is
perfect. There isn't a rational person in this town who doesn't see the
California Department of Health Services number as totally asinine.
It would seem there is more we, as a city, can do than simply roll over
and play dead in deference to the whims of a couple of autocratic bureaucrats,
Since 0.00(12 ppm of anything in a water supply is totally insignificant
and can be so proven using almost any authority, the least we can do is
sue those people and change the number to one that is rational and
meaningful, Where is it written in stone that the number has to be 0.002?
I mcn't get into other arguments here such as the number of deaths attributed
to cigarettes and alcohol in comparison to water from ANY city water supply
in the United States, but I would suppose the only water related deaths in
the United States in any given time period would be related only to drowning.
A few years ago, the agency in question told the town of Livingston to
dig new wells, etc. because of an arsenic finding. Since the wells had
always had that (it was assumed) and since the town didn't have the money,
the mayor, in his great wisdom, told the agency to take a flying leap
and as far as I know, not much else came of it.
There are times when, in the words of a jurist of bygone times, the law is
an ass. This is one of those times, but I feel we really aren't dealing
with a law, we are dealing with a ruling or an opinion (whim) and that
can be fought. I would rather have my share of the $6-7,000,000 be
:used to fight them bums and win than to filter already pure water.
Thanks for the letter and thanks for your analogies. I am sure tnere
are about 45,000 Lodians who feel as we do. We should fight this, it's
nuts.
Sincerely,
Robert 0. Bader, D.C.
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Exhibit E
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LOCI'S WATER SYSTEM AND DIBROMOCHLOROPROPANE (DBCP)
The City of Lodi supplies drinking water to approximately 50,000
residences. The sole source of the drinking water in Lodi is groundwater
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supplied through 23 City wells which are all interconnected through 180_'
miles of water mains. The wells operate automatically on demand in a.
predetermined sequence as set by the well operators.
OBCP is a pesticide that was widely used on over 40 crops. In the Lodi
area, DBCP was a popular and effective pesticide to control nematodes
found in vineyards.
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In the late 1970s, male workers at the DBCP production facilities in
Lathrop, California, showed signs of sterility. An investigation showed
that daily direct contact with high levels of DBCP (breathing, skin
contact, and ingestion) caused temporary sterility in males. No adverse
effects were found in female workers or either's offspring.
In 1977, California banned the use of DBCP and the United States
Environmental Protection Agency followed suit in 1979.
DBCP was found to decompose very slowly in soil and it becomes mobile once
in the groundwater.
In 1979, DBCP was first tested for and found in some of the Lodi City
wells. DBCP levels in Lodi City wells have slowly declined since that
time and are still generally declining.
In 1979, the State of California established an action level of 1.0 part
per billion (ppb) for DBCP in drinking water. At that time, all active
City wells met that standard.
Laboratory testing of DBCP was found to cause an increase in cancer in
laboratory animals (rats and mice) when given very high doses over their
lifetimes (equivalent to 53,000 to 280,000 times the DBCP level in Lodi's
highest well). The No Observable Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) in rodent
studies was found to be equal to 17,500 ppb DBCP in drinking water.
Government theoretical cancer risk is based on the above laboratory animal
data which is then adjusted to an average person's weight and assumes the
person drinks 2 liters (about 1/2 gallon) of the water every day for 70
years. Additionally, these calculations included a 1,000 -fold safety
factor (which lowers a 200 ppb limit to a 0.2 ppb). No association
between DBCP exposure and cancer has been documented in humans even among
e wor kers who had intimate contact with DBP for years .
It is still being debated by leading scientists if these trace levels of
chemicals will increase the incidence of cancer in humans. However, in
July 1989, the California Department of Health Services, under a general
mandate from the State Le islature, seta maximum contaminant level (MCL)
for DBCP at 0.2 ppb (0.002 parts per million).
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;The UnitedStatesEnvironmental Protection Agency has yet to set any limit
for DBCP in drinking water,
Since July,1989, approximately 12 of Lodi's 23 wells,have been determined
to be over the 0.2 ppb DBCP. MCL.
A recently completed study by a consulting engineeringfirm shows.that
meeting the more stringent MCL will cost Lodi,an estimated`$6'000 00 to
$7,000;000: This will -include granular activated`.carbon (GAC)>;"treatment
units at some well sites, abandoning some:wel1s,,and..installation of new,
wells.
To help you visualize the new limit, 0.2 parts per biilion.is 1 -drop of
DBCP in 66,000 gallons of water.If you drink I/2 gallon of ''water; per
day, it would take 360 years to drink this 66,000'gallons.:`(In-laboratory
carcinogenicity testing, the rats and mice were each given more than this
drop of-DBCP every week.)
In perspective, drinking 1/2 gallon of water with Lodi's highest possible
DBCP level has a theoretical cancer hazard that is:
3 times les"s than the peanut butter in 1 sandwich, -
10 times less than 1`raw mushroom,
18 times less than a serving of fish cooked in a gas oven,
40 times less than 2 slices of bread,
280 times less than 1 12 -ounce cola,
280 times less than 1 12 -ounce beer,
480 times less than 1 glass of wine.
The above items are not regulated by the government to be excess cancer
risks.
In April 1990, the California Department of Health Services granted Lodi
an amended drinking water permit which outlines a time frame for procuring
funds and installing treatment units. It also allows Lodi to use
DBCP-containing wells at high demand periods until treatment facilities
can be installed. Not using the DBCP-containing wells during high demand
periods would cause health risks from low water pressures and leave Lodi
lacking in adequate fire protection. The water customers must also be
sent quarterly notification that DBCP-containing wells are being used.
The first nctice is being sent out today, May 23, 1990.
The City of Lodi has applied for a low-interest loan from the State of
California. The California Department of Health Services has certified
the project for the loan and now it is at the Department of Water
Resources awaiting final approval. We are told final loan approval may
take months and therefore we urge the California Department of Water
Resources to act on our project as soon as possible.
The terms of the loan have not yet been determined. If the length of the
loan is from 5 to 15 years, the monthly water bill increase could be from
68.6% to 39.1%. Therefore, on a 5 -year loan, a monthly water bill for a
3 -bedroom residence could increase from $10.08 to $17.00, or on a 15 -year
loan, from $10.08 to $14.02 per month.
DBCP6/TXTW.02M
3 Bedroom Home: $10.08
4 Bedroom Home: $12.10
1 B:;droom Apt- $6.00
2 Bedroom Apt:, $ 7.20
$17.00 1 $14.76 1 $14.02
$20.40 1 $17.72 1 $ 16.83
$10.12 I $ 8.78 I $8.35
$12.14 1 $ 10.54 1 S 10.02
Commercial= Industrial & Others: present rate &4: 68.6 % 46.4 %
• Terms of State d California bw interest loan and City of Lodi supplemental financing
have not been determined.
39.1%
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PETITION
TO: CITY OF LODI COUNCII-MEMBERS
IRE: WATER SAFETY
WITHIN RECENT WEEKS, THE ATTENTION GRABBING NEWS.STORY HAS'BEEN THE,COUNCIL'S
DECISION TO BAN CIGARETTE SMOKING XN PUBLIC PLACES. WHILE THE: EFFECTS ,OF SECOND HAND
SMOKE ARE NOT ;TO'BE DEBATED, THERE IS ANOTHER ISSUE THAT SHOULD,, BE ,DEEMED' MORE. URGENT
AND `HEALTH- DAMAGING. THAT. ISSUE IS THE SAFETY OF OUR-WATER.":`RECENTLY. A�'NOTIFICATIOvWAS" s
SENT BY: THE CITY TO HOMEOWNERS, WHICH DEFINED` THE CURRENT HEALTH, STANDARDS OF'. THE. WATER
IN 12 OF LOWS WELLS. THE WATER IN THESE. WELLS IS CONTAMINATED WITH DBCP, A KNOWN
CARCINOGEN. THIS WATER IS CURRENTLY BEING SENT INTO THE HOMES OF,LODI'''DURING PEAK HOURS.
THESE PEAK HOURS 'L ARE ALSO THE MOST - LIKELY TIMES FOR A FAMILY 10 BE' PREPARING AND EAT I N G
A MEAL.` THIS,'; UNLIKE SECOND HAND SMOKE WHICH TO A DEGREE;' CAN'BE AVOIDED; IS COMING
DIRECTLY INTO THE HOME AND BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSU�UTION.'THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS! EVEN
GTVEN THE MINUTE PPP(PART PER MILLION) OF DBCP IN THESE WELLS 11,10DIANS SHOULD NOT HAVE
TO FEAR THAT OUR WATER COULD POSSIBLY BE THE ?10ST HEALTH DAMAGING' SUBSTANCE WITH 101iICH
VF_ COME INTO CONTACT.
M THE UNDERSIGNED, IN LIEU OF ATTENDING THE .TUNE 20, 1990, SESSION ON THIS ISSUE
ARE ASKING FOR A RAPID SOLUTION TO THIS LATEST HEALTH HAZARD WHICH WE ARE IN CONTACT
WITH EVERYDAY, <IN AND OUT OF OUR HOME. WE ARE ASKING THAT THE SAFETY OF LODI'S WATER
NOT BE COMPROMISED IN ANYWAY, NOR FOR ANY POLITICAL, OR SELF -VALUING REASOSS, BUT FOR
THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. WE ARE ASKING THAT ALL OF ITS EXISTING WELLS BE
BROUGHT INTO COi�LIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA STATE LAW WITHIN A TIMELY MANNER.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
WATER DIVISION
(209)333-6740
May 21, 1990
<: Dear.Water. Customer:
e. City of Lod ,is sendino`you this letter under the direction of -the California Department ofHealth Services.
Office of Drinking :Water: to bring to your attention certain action being taken by the Department cf Health
Services with respect to dri nking water standards.
The.:. California:. ..Department of Health Services has adopted new drinking water limits for
Dibromochloropcopane (DBCP):. This organic chemical was once a popular pesticide used in and around
Lodi, by area farmers:_ In' dalifomia. DBCP use was banned in 1977. The Department has determined that
DBCP may be a health concern. at certa in levels cP exposure.
Chemicals such as DBCP that cause cancer in laboratory animals, such as rats and mice when exposed to
very high doses over their lifetimes, may increase the risk of cancer to humans exposed to trace amounts
over long periods cf time. Although this possibility is debated by leading scientists. the Department of
Health Services on July 28.1989 set a new drinking water limit of0.0002 parts per million, (ppm) for DBCP.
To help you visualize the new limit. 0.0002ppm is equal to 1 drop in approximately 66,000 gallons cf water.
if you drank 2 quarts cf water a day, it would take more than 360 years to drink 66,000 gallons.
The theoretical cancer hazard of drinking 2 quarts per day of L odi's water containing DBCP at its highest
possible level is very small and is. in fact, 3 times less than the cancer hazard cf eating a serving cf peanut
butter per day, 40 times less than the cancer hazard of eating 2 slices of bread per day and 280 times less
than the cancerhazard cf drinking 1 glass cf wine per day! The cancer hazard of these common food items is
not regulated by the Government.
Prior to July 28, 1989,all ofLcdi's wells met the CalifomiaDepartment of Health Services standard cf 0.001
ppm. As a result of the State's new, more stringent DBCP standard, 12 of Lodi's 23 wells are now out of
compliance. To satisfy Lodi's peak warm weather water demands. it will be necessary to use all cf the
existing wells beforetreatment facilities can be installed.
The City cf Lodi is working toward a solution to this dilemma. Ta protect your heath and continue to meet
fire protection needs. the City cf Lodi has obtained approval from the California Department of Health
Services to use wells containing DBCP during peak water demands until they can be brought into
compliance. A complianceplan, which will include abandoning somewells. well site treatment facilities,and
installationcf new wells, has been sent to the Statefor approval.
The estimated initial construction cost to meet this new DBCP limit is between $6,000,000 and $7,000,000.
Lodi is seeking low-interest loan to help finance this construction; however. the ultimate full cost must be
paid by you, the water customer in Lodi.
In the meantime, you may consider your water safeto drink. The City will keep you informed on a regular
basis cf progress made to resolve this issue.
If you have any questions regarding this letter. the water quality standards. or our service. please contact the
office cf the Water/Wastewater Superintendentat 333-6740.
Jack L. Ronsko
Public Works Director
PETITION 4
TO: CITY OF LODI COUNCIT-MEMBERS
1E: WATER SAFETY
WITHIN RECEx`i'I' WEEKS, THE ATTENTION GRABBING NEWS STORY HAS BEEN THE COUNCIL'S_
DECISION TO BAN CIGARETTE SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES. WHILE THE EFFECTS"OF,;SECO`D-HAND
SMOKE ARE NOT TO BE DEBATED,, THERE IS ANOTHER ISSUE THAT SHWLD BE DEEMED''MORE`URGENT
AND HEALTH DAMAGING. ,THAT. ISSU& IS THE SAFETY OF OUR WA:FR. RECENTLY A: NOTIFICATION.,,WAS
SENT BY : THE,'CITY . TO. HOMEOWNERS; :: WHICH DEFINED THE CURRENT HEALTH STANDARDS --OF THE WATER
IN 12 OF LODI'S WELLS..THE WATER IN THESE WE[.LS IS CONTAMINATED WITH DBCP, A KNOWN
CARCINOGEN. THIS WATER IS CURRENTLY BEING SENT INTO THE HOIKES OF LODI"DURING PEAK HOURS.
THESE PEAK HOURS ARE ALSO THE MOST LIKELY TIMES FOR A FAMILY TO BE PREPARING AND EATING
A 'SEAL. THIS, nZ LIKE SECOND HAND SMOKE WHICH TO A DEGREE,CAN BE, AVOIDED, IS COMING'
DIRECTLY INTO THE HCS AND BEING USED FOR HUnkN CONSUMPTION. THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS! EVEN
GIVEN THE MINUTE PPP(PART PER MILLION) OF DBCP IN THESE WELLS, LODIANS SHOULD NOT -HAVE
TO FEAR THAT OUR WATER COULD POSSIBLY BE THE MOST HEALTH DAMAGING SUBSTANCE WITH WHICH
WE COME INTO CONTACT.
WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, IN LIEU OF ATTENDING THE JUNE 20, 1990, SESSION ON THIS I3SUE
ARE ASKING FOR A RAPID SOLUTION TO THIS LATEST HEALTH HAZARD WHICH WE ARE IN CONTACT
WITH EVERYDAY, IN AND OUT OF OUR HCME. WE ARE ASKING THAT THE SAFETY OF LODI'S WATER
NOT BE COMPROMISED IN ANYWAY, NOR FOR ANY POLITICAL, OR SELF -VALUING REASONS, BUT FOR
THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. WE ARE ASKING THAT ALL OF LODI'S EXISTING WELLS BE
BROUGHT INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA STATE LAW WITHIN A TIMELY MANNER
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Bobby W. McNatt
C i t y Attorney
Note: Please make this our usual bordered add
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
June 20;.1990
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NOTICE,IS HEREBY GIVEN that, on Wednesday, at the hour of 7:30 :p.m. ,
or as soon thereafter as the matter>may be heard," the: City`';Cour►il
will conduct a public meeting :to consider>the following matter:
a) At the request of the :. California Department:. of , :Health
Services,-,, Of fice of Drinking.. Water, the 'City' "Shall ,"hold a
public - meeting to--:., inform-, ; . the public :, of the
Dbromochloropropane (DBCP) dilemma within the water: system
and provide' aopportunity for additional comment. Thi
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public meeting will be as provided for in Section 6061'of`the
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Government Code.
All interested persons are invited."to present their, views.and
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comments, on, this matter. Written statements may be filed with City
Clerk- any time.prior to the meeting scheduled herein, and 'oral;
statements may be made at said meeting.
By Order of the Lodi City Council:
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Alice M. Reimche
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Dated: June 6, 1990
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Bobby W. McNatt
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