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j MAR- 17-2014 14 : 46 FROM : FAR WEST LABORATORIE 209-869- 2278 T0 : 4680341 P . 1 / 1 M IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER Este informe contiene informacibn muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradfjzcalo o hable con aiguien que to entienda biers . " French Camp Golf & RV" Water System Has Levels of Coliform Bacteria Above the Drinking Water Standard 'i Our water system recently violated a drinking water standard . Although this is not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know what you should do, what happened , and what we are doing to correct this situation. We routinely monitor for the presence of drinking water contaminants. On March 17 , 2014 coliform bacteria was detected in the drinking water system . What should I do? • You do not need to boil your water or take other corrective actions. i j • This is not an emergency. If it had been, you would have been notified immediately. Total coliform 9 bacteria are generally not harmful themselves. Coliforms are bacteria which are naturally present in the 3 environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially-harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and this was a warning of potential problems. { Usually, coliforms are a sign that there could be a problem with the treatment or distribution system (pipes). Whenever we detect coliform bacteria in any sample, we dofollow-up testing to see if other bacteria of greater concern , such as fecal coliform or E. coli, are present. We did not Find any of these bacteria In our subsequent testing. If we had, we would have notified you immediately, However, we are still finding coliforms in the drinking water. • People with severely compromised Immune systems, infants, and some elderly may be at increased risk. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from U .S. CPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1 (800) 428.4791 . If you have other health issues concerning the consumption of this water, you may wish to consult your doctor. What happened? What is being done? We are currently in the process of chlorinating and flushing the water system , We will inform you when our sampling shows that no coliform bacteria are present. We anticipate resolving the problem within one to two weeks. For more information , please contact Jonathan Cook at (209) 579.49777 or Dave Arana at (209) 234-1544. Secondary Notification Requirements Upon receipt of notification from a person operating a public water system , the following notification must be given within 10 days [Health and Safety Code Section 116450(9)]. Must notify employees of businesses located on the property. This notice is being sent to you by "French Camp Golf & RV, State Water System ID#: 3901377. Date distributed : 03/1812014. GA Department of Public 1^lealth October 3, 2008