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Travis AFB Drinking Water and Source Water Assessment. Joe Fisher H 540 – Environmental Health I Oregon State University 12 June 2008. 1. Travis AFB Drinking Water and Source Water Assessment. Introduction. Source Water Location Source Water Quality Travis AFB Water Quality
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Travis AFB Drinking Water and Source Water Assessment Joe Fisher H 540 – Environmental Health I Oregon State University 12 June 2008 1
Travis AFB Drinking Water and Source Water Assessment Introduction • Source Water Location • Source Water Quality • Travis AFB Water Quality • Emerging Contaminants 2
Travis AFB Drinking Water and Source Water Assessment • Source Water • 1: Sacramento River (70%) -- Surface (NBA) • 2: Lake Berryessa (10%) -- Surface (SP) • 3: Travis AFB (20%) -- Deep water wells • Water Treatment (8.1 million gal per day) • Plant (ID: CA4810015) • Serves only Travis AFB • Drinking Water • System (ID: CA4810701) • Serves population of 23,000
Travis AFB Drinking Water and Source Water Assessment Source: 1. Sacramento River 2. Lake Berryessa 3. Travis AFB (wells)
Travis AFB Drinking Water and Source Water Assessment Source: 1. Sacramento River 2. Lake Berryessa 3. Travis AFB (wells)
Travis AFB Drinking Water and Source Water Assessment North Bay Aqueduct (Sacramento River):
Travis AFB Drinking Water and Source Water Assessment Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule for (waterborne pathogens) Specifically: Cryptosporidium, Giardia lamblia, and viruses. High Values!
Travis AFB Drinking Water and Source Water Assessment Source: Travis AFB -- 2006 Annual Consumer Confidence Report
Travis AFB Drinking Water and Source Water Assessment Source: Travis AFB -- 2006 Annual Consumer Confidence Report
Travis AFB Drinking Water and Source Water Assessment Emerging Contaminants In the Environment Pharmaceuticals and personal care products were first called "PPCPs" only a few years ago, but these bioactive chemicals (substances that have an effect on living tissue) have been around for decades. PPCPs include: * Prescription and over-the counter therapeutic drugs * Veterinary drugs * Fragrances * Cosmetics * Sun-screen products * Diagnostic agents * Nutraceuticals (e.g., vitamins) Sources of PPCPs: * Human activity * Residues from pharmaceutical manufacturing (well defined and controlled) * Residues from hospitals * Illicit drugs * Veterinary drug use, especially antibiotics and steroids * Agribusiness Source: http://www.epa.gov/ppcp/basic2.html
Travis AFB Drinking Water and Source Water Assessment Conclusion • Source Water Location • Source Water Quality • Travis AFB Water Quality • Emerging Concerns 19