Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3745 - Ohio Environmental Protection Agency › Chapter 3745-96 - Annual Report to Customers by Community Water System › Section 3745-96-03 - Required additional health information

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) All reports shall prominently display the
			 following language: "Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in
			 drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised persons such as
			 persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ
			 transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some
			 elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people
			 should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.
			 USEPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by
			 Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the safe
			 drinking water hotline (800-426-4791)."
(B)
			 A community water system that detects arsenic above 0.005 mg/L and up to and
			 including 0.010 mg/L shall include the following informational statement:
			 "While your drinking water meets EPA's standards for arsenic, it does contain
			 low levels of arsenic. EPA's standard balances the current understanding of
			 arsenic's possible health effects against the costs of removing arsenic from
			 drinking water. EPA continues to research the health effects of low levels of
			 arsenic, which is a mineral known to cause cancer in humans at high
			 concentrations and is linked to other health effects such as skin damage and
			 circulatory problems."
(C) A
			 community water system which detects nitrate at levels above five mg/L, and up
			 to and including ten mg/L shall include an informational statement about the
			 impacts of nitrate on children using the following language: "Nitrate in
			 drinking water at levels above ten mg/L is a health risk for infants of less
			 than six months of age. High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue
			 baby syndrome. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods of time
			 because of rainfall or agricultural activity. If you are caring for an infant
			 you should ask advice from your health care provider."
(D) All community water systems shall include
			 the following lead-specific information about lead in drinking water and its
			 effects on children: "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. [NAME OF UTILITY] 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 thirty
			 seconds to two minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are
			 concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. A
			 list of laboratories certified in the State of Ohio to test for lead may be
			 found at
http://www.epa.ohio.gov/ddagw
or by calling 614-644-2752. Information on lead in drinking water, testing
			 methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe
			 Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791 or at
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead
."
(E) Community water systems that detect total
			 trihalomethanes (TTHMS) monitored and calculated as an annual average under the
			 provisions in rule
			 3745-81-24
			 of the Administrative Code, shall include health effects language prescribed by
			 the appendix to rule
			 3745-96-02
			 of the Administrative Code if that level is above the MCL of 0.080 mg/L, even
			 if the water system is not yet required to comply with the MCL.
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates:
				10/26/2015 and
				10/26/2020
Promulgated
				Under: 119.03
Statutory
				Authority: 6109.04
Rule
				Amplifies: 6109.03,
				6109.04
Prior
				Effective Dates: 05/01/01, 09/01/03, 08/01/05,
				07/24/09