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2021 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)

THE TOWNSHIP OF CLYDE - CALENDAR YEAR 2021

Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Port Huron Water Treatment Plant · Port Huron, MI 48060 · 810.984.9780

“RIGHT TO KNOW” RULE PASSED

In 1998, a new Federal rule was passed to ensure that consumers of community water supplies receive annual
documentation of drinking water quality. The City of Port Huron provides your drinking water and is pleased
to present you with this annual water quality report. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable
drinking water supply. This report will illustrate that we are achieving this goal.

DRINKING WATER QUALITY RESULTS

The City of Port Huron routinely monitors your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The table
on the backside of this report shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1st to December
31st, 2021, unless otherwise noted. The test results show that your drinking water meets all Federal and
State requirements.
WHERE DOES YOUR WATER COME
FROM? Contaminants that may be present in source water
Since 1873, the City of Port Huron’s water has include:
originated from the St. Clair River. This means that Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and
the water you drink comes from a surface water bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment
supply, not a well. Today, raw water is collected by plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock
two 36-inch-diameter intakes. After treatment the operations, and wildlife;
water is pumped into the distribution system which Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals,
has nearly 170 miles of water main with which can be naturally-occurring, or result from
approximately 1,400 fire hydrants. The City of Port urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic
Huron also provides water to the townships of Port wastewater discharges, oil and gas production,
Huron, Fort Gratiot, Kimball and Clyde, serving mining or farming.
approximately 60,000 customers. Pesticides, and Herbicides, which may come from
a variety of sources such as, agriculture and
residential uses.
Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally
SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT occurring or the result of oil and gas production and
mining activities.
The state performed an assessment of our source Organic chemical contaminants, including
water in 2004 to determine the susceptibility of the synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are
potential for contamination. The susceptibility by-products of industrial processes and petroleum
rating is on a six-tiered scale from “very low” to production, and can also come from gas stations,
“high” based primarily on geologic sensitivity, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.
water chemistry and contaminant sources. The All of these contaminants were below the level of
susceptibility of our source is “highly susceptible” concern in Port Huron’s water.
given the land uses and potential contaminant To ensure that tap water is safe, the EPA prescribes
sources within the source water area. A copy of the regulations which limit the amount of certain
full report is available by calling the Port Huron contaminants in water provided by public water
Water Treatment Plant at 810-984-9780. systems. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
establishes limits for contaminants in bottled water,
which must provide the same protection for public
health.
HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
Information for Vulnerable Populations
Drinking water, including
bottled water, may be Some people may be more
More information about contaminants
reasonably expected to contain And potential health effects vulnerable to contaminants in
at least small amounts of some Can be obtained by calling the drinking water than the general
contaminants. The presence of Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) population. Immuno-compromised
Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800.426.4791
these contaminants does not persons such as persons undergoing
necessarily pose a health risk. chemotherapy, persons who have
More information can be obtained by calling EPA’s undergone organ transplants, people with
Safe Drinking Water Hotline, 800.426.4791. HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some
elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from
The sources of both tap and bottled drinking water infections. These people should seek advice about
include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, drinking water from their health care providers.
springs, and wells. As water travels over the Federal guidelines on appropriate means to lessen
surface of land or through the ground, it dissolves the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other
naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, microbiological contaminants are also available
radioactive materials, and can also pick up from EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline,
substances resulting from animal or human activity. 800.426.4791.
INFORMATION ABOUT LEAD
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and
young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service
lines and home plumbing. The Township of Clyde is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but
cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for
several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes
before using water for drinking or cooking. If you have a lead service line it is recommended that you run your
water for at least 5 minutes to flush water from both your home plumbing and the lead service line. If you are
concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have it tested. Information on lead in drinking water,
testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water
Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

The Township of Clyde has a total of 790 metered service connections, with 0% believed to be of lead
material. These numbers will be updated each year as we work through our Distribution System Materials
Inventory.
Infants and children who drink water containing lead could experience delays in their physical or mental
development. Children could show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this
water over many years could develop kidney problems or high blood pressure.

DEFINITIONS
Parts per million (ppm) and parts per billion (ppb) - ppm = Parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/l).
ppb = Parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (µg/l). One ppm can be equated to a single penny in $10,000.
One ppb is a single penny in $10,000,000.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - The MCLG is the level of a contaminant in drinking water
below which there is no known or expected health risk. MCLGs provide a margin of safety.
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL)- The MCL is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in
drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible, using the best available treatment technology.
MCLs are set at very stringent levels by the State and Federal government.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) - Means the highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking
water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial
contaminants.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) - Means the level of a drinking water disinfectant
below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of
disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (ntu) measures clarity.
Turbidity - The cloudy appearance of water caused by the presence of tiny particles. High levels of
turbidity may interfere with proper water treatment and monitoring.
Action Level (AL) - The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other
requirements which a water system must follow.
Treatment Technique (TT) - A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a
contaminant in drinking water.
90th Percentile - This is the value obtained after disregarding 10 percent of the samples taken that had the
highest levels. For example, if 10 samples are taken, the 90th percentile is determined by disregarding the
highest result, which represents 10 percent of the samples.
ND - not detected na - not applicable/available.

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS?
Staff at the Port Huron Water Plant, work around the clock to provide quality water. If you have any questions
or comments, or would like to receive more specific information about the Port Huron Water Treatment Plant,
please feel free to call 810.984.9780. Water Plant staff will be happy to help you.
 Here are the contaminants that were detected in our water. ALL ARE BELOW ALLOWED LEVELS.
Not listed are the hundreds of contaminants tested for, but not found in our water.

TEST RESULTS FOR 2021

Regulated Level Range of Sample Violation Typical source of
Contaminant MCL MCLG Detected Detection Dates Yes / No contamination
Regulated Inorganic Parameters (monitored at the plant tap)
Erosion of natural deposits; water
additive which promotes strong teeth;
Fluoride (ppm) 4 4 0.49 0.00 to 0.96 08-10-21 No discharge from fertilizer and aluminum
factories

Decomposition of organic matter and

Nitrate (ppm) 10 10 0.27 na 08-10-21 No surface water runoff

Run off from fertilizer use, leaching from

Sulfate (ppm) 250 250 19 na 8-12-20 No septic tanks, sewage, erosion of natural
deposits.

Discharge from steel and plup mills,

Chromium (ppb) 100 100 1.2 na 8-12-20 No erosion of natural deposits.

Cadmium (ppb) 5 5 .22 na 8-12-20 No

Chloride (ppm) 250 250 12 na 8-04-17 No Erosion of deposits.

Nickel (ppm) na na 0.0026 na 8-12-20 No

Barium (ppm) 2 2 0.014 na 08-12-20 No Discharge from drilling wastes;

Discharge from metal refineries; erosion
of natural deposits and discharge from
mines
Selenium (ppb) 50 50 3.5 na 08-12-20 No

Regulated Parameter (monitored at the plant tap)

Soil runoff, suspended matter in river
Turbidity (ntu) TT na 0.08 0.04 to 0.08 Daily No water. Indicator of effective filtration
system
Regulated Organic Parameters(monitored at the plant tap)
The Total Organic Carbon (TOC) removal ratio is calculated as the ratio between the
Total Organic actual TOC removal and the TOC removal requirements. The TOC was measured
No Naturally Present in the Environment
Carbon quarterly and because the level was low, there is no requirement for TOC removal.
Regulated Inorganic Parameters (monitored in the distribution system)
Running Monthly
Regulated Annual Ratio Sampling Violation Typical source of
Contaminant MCL MCLG Average Range Frequency Yes / No contamination

(MRDL) (MRDLG)

Chlorine (ppm) 4 4 .43 .35 to .58 Bi-weekly No Water additive for disinfection
Regulated Organic Parameters (monitored in the distribution system)
TTHM (ppb)
Yearly By-products of drinking water
Total 17.0 to 39.0
80 na 39 in 2021 No chlorination
Trihalomethanes

HAA5 (ppb) Yearly By-products of drinking water

60 na 12 12.0 to 18.0
Haloacetic Acids in 2021 No chlorination
 Lead and Copper Testing (monitored in the distribution system at individual taps)
Contaminant 90th # of
Action Range Sample
Subject to Percentile Samples
Level Date(s)
A.L. above AL
Corrosion of household plumbing
systems; erosion of natural deposits;
0.0 0.0 to 0.0 0
Copper (ppm) 1.3 06/01/2019 leaching from wood preservatives
Through
0 to 2 09/30/2019 Corrosion of household plumbing
0 0
Lead (ppb) 15 systems; erosion of natural deposits
Special Monitoring and Unregulated Parameters (monitored at the plant tap)
Unregulated Level
Contaminant MCL MCLG Detected Date(s) Typical source of contamination

Sodium (ppm) na na 6.9 08-10-21 Erosion of natural deposits

Special Monitoring and Unregulated Parameters (monitored in the distribution system)

Unregulated Level
Contaminant MCL MCLG Detected Date(s) Typical source of contamination

na na .54 12-10-19 Disinfection By-products

Monobromoacetic
acid (ppb)

Dibromoacetic na na .38 12-10-19 Disinfection By-products

acid (ppb)

Dichloroacetic na na 5.6 12-10-19 Disinfection By-products

acid (ppb)

Trichloroacetic na na 4.9 12-10-19 Disinfection By-products

acid (ppb)
Included in the Special Monitoring and Unregulated Parameters table are the Unregulated Contaminants (UCMR4) testing results. This is not a full list of possible
contaminants tested for as those not detected are not shown. If you would like a full list of results contact Jamie Cameron at 810-984-9781.

*Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done January 1 - December 31, 2021. The State allows us to monitor for certain contaminates less
than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminates are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. All of the data is representative of the water
quality, but some are more than one year old.