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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - October 21, 1987 (65)COUNCIL APPROVES SENDING LETTER TO LEGISLATORS RELATIVE TO SETTING NEW DRINKING WATER STANDARDS FOR DIBROMOCHLORO- PROPANE (DBCP) CC -28 CC -183(a) /µ Council was apprised by staff that the California Department of Health Services (DHS) will be establishing a maximum .ontamination level (MCL) for DBCP in the near future. Presently, the State has established an Action Level (desirable level) on DBCP of 1.0 part per billion (ppb). Currently, all of the City wells are under 1.0 ppb. It is staff's understanding that the MCL being proposed is 0.1 ppb, which could affect 9 of 19 wells (47%), depending on the time of year. The City of Lodi has the following three major concerns: 1. That there is a public comment period prior to the implementation of the new regulations; 2. That the City, as water purveyors, be given prior notice of when the new regulations will become effective; and 3. That the City, as water purveyors, be provided with scientific data used to validate any MCL being proposed. Following discussion, on motion of Council Member Pinkerton, Snider second, Council approved forwarding letters to legislators relative to setting new drinking water standards for Dibromochloropropane (DBCP). ti..I1 1 %4—/i L%.of L./I PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO: City Council FROM: City Manager MEETING DATE: October 21, 1987 C--- -- ---) C4I.INCIL C��g��li?�IICA'I'IUN s AGENDA TITLE: Approve Forwarding Letter to Legislators Relative to Setting New Drinking Water Standards for Dibromochloropropane (DBCP) RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the Mayor be requested to sign a letter to legislators relative to setting new drinking water standards for dibromochloropropane (DBCP). BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The California Department of Health Services (DHS) will be establishing a maximum contamination level (MCL) for DBCP in the near future. Presently, the State has established an Action Level (desirable level) on DBCP of 1.0 part per billion (ppb). Currently, all of the City wells are under 1.0 ppb. It is our understanding that the MCL being proposed is 0.1 ppb, which could affect 9 of our 19 wells (47%), depending on the time of year. The City of Lodi has the following three major concerns: 1. That there is a public conxnent period prior to the implementation of the new regulations; 2. That we as water purveyors be given prior notice of when the new regulations will become effective; and 3. That we as water purveyors be provided with scientific data used to validate any MCL being proposed. The attached proposed letter covers these points. It is also our intent to write other water purveyors which have problems with DBCP to encourage them to send similar letters to their legislators. flack L,. Ronsko P bl ic, l Works Director JLR/ma Attachment cc: Water/Wastewater Superintendent APPROVED: 'tHOMASS A. PE CDBCP/TXTW.02M na FILE N0. October 14, 1987 October , 1-981 Senator nd/or Asserob1i Kepresen,tative Dear SUBJECT: Establishment of Maximum Contamination Level for Dib.romochloropropane (DBCP) in Drinking Water It has come to our attention that the California Department of Health Services (DNS) may, in the near future; announce a Maximum Contamination Level (MCL) for DBCP of 0.1- parts per billion (ppb). As a water purveyor, our concern is the same as it was in 1979 when DHS established an Action Level (AL) of 1.0 ppb; that of not having the opportunity to comment on or being formally notified of new regulations. In 1979, purveyors received the news of these changes through the news media. A reduction from 1.0 ppb to 0.1 ppb will cause extreme financial hardship on many water purveyors, their customers, and especially those who operate the smaller water systems. We request that yo+j review this matter and do what is possible to insure that the public has the opportunity for comment and input prior to the establishment of any MCL for DBCP. A public comment perio(: would allow the affected public to review what, if any, scientific data was developed to legitimately establish any MCL for DBCP. It would also provide time for the water purveyor to determine the impact on their water system and, i how they can continue to provide potable water to their consumers. We also ask that you do what is possible to insure that there is sufficient and proper scientific data to validate any MCL being proposed by DHS. Your help in this matter is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, CF TY COCN'CIL I;O.NiA, A PETERSON LO City manager EVELYN .M OLSO Mavor C I TY O F L/ �,j � D ;OHN R tRandv) SN" )ER .- •4LtCE ,fit REi��tt:'riE LSavor Pro T t�. poret c iry Cern C{;'r HALL. 2t 'r+f�� Ptvf STREET DAVID M. HINCHMAN CALL BOX 3006 _ C" RQNAtD M. STEIN JAMES W PINKERTON, ;r LOD!. CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 �'' " City Atto neV FRED M. REID (209) 334-5634 TELECOPIER Q091333-6:95 -_ i ,. ±':....•. ii October 23, 1987 n... Senator John Garamendi 31 E. Channel Street, Room 408 Stockton, CA 95202 Dear Senator Garamendi: SUBJECT: Establishment of Maximum Contamination Level for Dibromochloropropane (DBCP) in Drinking Water It has come to our attention that the California Department of Health Services (DHS) may, in the near future, announce a Maximum Contamination Level (MCL) for DBCP of 0.1 parts per billion (ppb). As a water purveyor, our concern is the same as it was in 1979 when DHS established an Action Level (AL) of 1.0 ppb; that of not having the opportunity to comment on or being formally notified of new regulations. In 1979, purveyors received the news of these changes through the news media. A reduction from 1.0 ppb to 0.1 ppb will cause extreme financial hardship on many water purveyors, their customer, anti especially those who operate the smaller water systems. We request that you review this matter and do what is possible to insure that the public has the opportunity for comment and input prior to the establishment of any MCL for DBCP. A public comment period would allow the affected public to review what, if any, scientific data was developed to legitimately establish any MCL for DBCP. It would also provide time for the water purveyor to determine the impact on their water system and how they can continue to provide potable water to their consumers. We also ask that you do what is possioie to insure that there is sufficient and proper scientific data to validate any MCL being proposed by DHS. Your help in this matter is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Evelyn . Olson Mayor CITY COUNCIL THOMAS A. PETERSON F.VELlti 4 OL.SON, C I� � � � � � City .Manager !OHly R ;Rand,.; SNIDER ��ii VV ��!! VV ALICE ,M REDACH` ._ Mavor Pro Tempore C!r: :+ALr 221 LVE.ST PINE STREET CiRv Clerk DAVIC %4 HtN(..H%AAN CALL BOX 3(X)b RONAW Ni STEiN JAMES W PINKERTON it LOOI- &kLI1`0 N{A 95241-1910 City Attorney FRED M ROD (209) 334-5634 TE;ECOPIER ;;091313-6 115 October 23, 1981 -^ Assemblyman Pat Johnston 31 E. Channel Street, Room 306 Stockton, CA 95202 Dear Assemblyman Johnston: SUBJECT: Establishment of Maximum Contamination Level for Dibromochloropropane (DBCP) in Drinking Water It has come to our attention that the California Department of Health Services (DHS) may, in the near future, announce a Maximum Contamination Level (MCL) for DBCP of 0.1 parts per billion (ppb). As a water purveyor, our concern is the same as it was in 1979 when DNS established an Action Level (AL) of 1.0 ppb; that of not having the opportunity to comment on or being formally notified of new regulations. In 1979, purveyors received the news of these changes through the news media. A reduction from 1.0 ppb to 0.1 ppb will cause extreme financial hardship on many water purveyors, their customers, and especially those who operate the smaller water systems. We request that you review this matter and do what is possible to insure that the public has the opportunity for comment and input prior to the establishment of any MCL for DBCP. A public comment period would allow the affected public to review what, if any, scientific data was developed to legitimately establish any MCL for DBCP. It would also provide time for the water purveyor to determine the impact on their water system and how they can continue to provide potable water to their consumers. We also ask that you do what is possible to insure that there is sufficient andr� oper scientific data to validate any MCL being proposed by DHS. Your help in this matter is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, o Evelyn M. Olson Mayor CITY COUNCIL Eb'ELYN "I, 'vator ;OHN R (Randv) SNIDER :'Mayor Pro Tempore DAv;D M, HINCHMAN JAMES W PINKERTON. jr FRED M RECD I ITY OF LODI CITY HALL. 221 WEST P;'4 STREET CALL BOX 3i:C,6 LORI. CALIFORNIA i-5,24' -"IM, (209) 334-5634 TELECOPIER . (209) ))) 6:95 October 23, 1987 Assemblyman Phil Isenberg 1200 W. Tokay Street, Suite D Lodi, CA 95240 Dear Assemblyman..senberg: THONAA? A PETERSON cav -Manager AUCE REI..aCHE C av Geri: - RONALD ;i STEIN _;ry Attorney SUBJECT: Establishment of Maximum Contamination Level for Dibromochloropropane (DBCP) in Drinking Water It has come to our attention that the California Department of Health Services (OHS) may, in the near future, announce a Maximum Contamination Level (MCL) for DBCP of 0.1 parts per billion (ppb). As a water purveyor, our concern is the same as it was in 1979 when DNS established an Action Level (AL) of 1.0 ppb; that of not having the opportunity to comment on or being formally notified of new regulations. In 1979, purveyors received the news of these changes through the news media. A reduction from 1.0 ppb to 0.1 ppb will cause extreme financial hardship on many water purveyors, their customers, and especially those who operate the smaller water systems. We request that you review this matter and do what is possible to insure that the public has the opportunity for comment and input prior to the establishment of any MCL for DBCP. A public comment period would allow the affected public to review what, if any, scientific data was developed to legitimately establish any MCL for DBCP. It would also provide time for the water purveyor to determine the impact on their water system and how they can continue to provide potable water to their consumers. We also ask that you do what is possible to insure that there is sufficient and proper scientific data to validate any MCL being proposed by DHS. s Your help in this matter is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Evelyn M. Olson Mayor