2024
Talmont Resort Improvement District ~ Water System
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Annual Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report
2024
To Our Valued Customers:
The enclosed information is a report of the quality and laboratory analysis of the drinking water that we delivered to you
over the calendar year of 2024. The Talmont Resort Improvement District (TRID) wishes to provide you, the customer, with
as much information about your water as we possibly can. On page two you will find a table containing all detected
contaminants in the water, lead and copper sampling results, and health effect language for various contaminants.
While TRID water is classified as groundwater which comes from wells and springs deep within the earth, it is important for
you to understand all potential sources of drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain
at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants doesn’t necessarily indicate that water possesses
a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe
Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791). Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than
the general population. Immune-compromised 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/Centers for Disease Control (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 (1-800-426-
4791).
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs
and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and
in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human
activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial contaminants such as viruses and bacteria that may come from sewer plants, septic systems and
wildlife. Inorganic contaminants such as salts and metals that can be naturally occurring or result from stormwater runoff. Pesticides and Herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as stormwater runoff and residential
use. Organic chemical contaminants including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals that may be byproducts of
industrial processes, gas stations, stormwater runoff, and septic systems. Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of mining activities.
In order to insure that tap water is safe to drink, USEPA and the California Division of Drinking Water, State Water Resources
Control Board prescribe regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water
systems. Department regulations also establish limits for possible contaminants in bottled water that must provide the same
protection for public health.
Should you have any questions or for any additional information please call Rick Dewante, at (530) 583-3938, or the USEPA
Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791. For general district information, expressing your views, or participating in
the decision making process of the TRID you are welcome to submit written suggestions or comments to our office at
P.O. Box 1294, Tahoe City, CA 96145.
Where does your water come from?
All of the drinking water supplied to the Talmont Resort Improvement District’s Water System is classified as groundwater.
Two wells located on Washoe Way extending approximately 250 ft. deep into the ground provide clean, high quality water that
consistently meets all standards with no treatment. No chlorine is added to TRID well water.
Notification of violation: The Water System failed to complete the required hexavalent chromium sampling by April 2025
required by Sections 64431, 64432(b) and 64432(p), Article 4, Chapter 15, Division 4, Title 22 of the CCR. The Water System
completed hexavalent chromium sampling on June 2, 2025. Test results indicate there is 0.44 parts per billion (ppb) of
hexavalent chromium in the water. The current maximum contaminant limit (MCL) is 50 ppb of total chromium, which
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includes hexavalent chromium. Past tests for total chromium have been non-detect. New MCL for hexavalent chromium alone
are being formulated by the EPA. Some people who drink water containing hexavalent chromium in excess of the MCL over
many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
The Water System is now in compliance with the hexavalent chromium testing requirement. Please share this information with
all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this public notice directly (for example,
people renting your residence). You can do this by posting this notice in your residence. We are required to monitor your
drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not
your drinking water meets health standards. Between October 1, 2024, and April 1, 2025, we did not test for hexavalent
chromium, and therefore, cannot be sure of the quality of your drinking water during that time.
2024 Talmont Resort Improvement District Water Quality Analysis Report
Required Sample Samples PHG
Contaminant Cycle Year Per Cycle MCL Units (MCLG)
Washoe Wells
No. 1 & No. 2
Origin
Primary Standards
Violation Yes / No
No
No
Secondary Standards
Calcium 9 yrs. 2019 1 none PP N/A 20 Runoff/leaching from natural deposits
Chloride 3 yrs. 2019 1 500 PP N/A 1.8 Runoff/leaching from natural deposits
Magnesium 9 yrs. 2019 1 none PP N/A 8.1 Runoff/leaching from natural deposits
Potassium 9 yrs. 2019 1 none PP N/A 2.1 Runoff/leaching from natural deposits
Sodium 9 yrs. 2019 1 none PP none 5.1 Naturally occurring salt in water
Specific Conductance (E.C.) 3 yrs. 2019 1 1600 uS N/A 200 Substances that form ions in water
Sulfate 3 yrs. 2019 1 500 PP N/A 0.51 Runoff/leaching from natural deposits
Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) 9 yrs. 2019 1 NA PP N/A 134 Runoff/leaching from natural deposits
Total Dissolved Solids 3 yrs. 2019 1 1000 PP N/A 130 Runoff/leaching from natural deposits
Total Hardness (as CaCO3) 9 yrs. 2019 1 none PP none 83 Naturally occurring sum of polyvalent ions
Turbidity 3 yrs. 2019 1 5 NT N/A 0.21 Soil runoff
Violation Yes / No No
Microbiological Monitoring – Sampling results showing the detection of Coliform Bacteria
Microbial Contaminants Highest No. of
detections
No. of months
In Violation MCL MCLG Typical Source of Bacteria
Total Coliform Bacteria (In a month)
4
1 More than 1 sample in a month with a detection 0 Naturally present in the environment
Fecal Coliform or E-Coli (In the year)
0
0 A routine sample and a repeat sample detect total coliform and either
sample also detects fecal coliform or E. coli 0 Human and animal fecal waste
Terms and Abbreviations used in this Report
(*) Violation of monitoring and reporting (see notification of violation) N/A: Not applicable
PHG: Public Health Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known risk to health. uS: Microsiemens: Measure of electrical current flow through a solution . . MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. The MCL P : Number of tests detecting presence of bacteria .
is set as close to the MCLG as feasible using best available Treatment technology. PPB: Parts Per Billion: Parts contaminant for every 1 billion parts of water
MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no PPM: Parts Per Million: Parts contaminant for every 1 million parts of water
known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
The State allows us to monitor for some contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Some of
our data, though representative, are more than one year old. If a substance or contaminant is not listed, it is either not detected above the detection limit in our
sources or not required to be sampled.
Lead and Copper Testing Results
Constituent
Year
Sampled
Number of
Sites
Sampled
90th %
Results
(PPB)
Number of Sites
Exceeding
Action Level
Action Level PHG
(PPB)
Typical Source of Contaminant
Lead (ppb) 2024 5 ND 0 15 2 Internal corrosion of household plumbing systems;
discharges from industrial mfrs., natural erosion.
Copper (ppb) 2024 5 210 0 1300 170 Internal corrosion of household plumbing systems;
natural erosion; leaching from wood preservatives.
Lead-Specific Language: 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. Talmont Resort Improvement District 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 do so, you may wish to collect the flushed water and reuse it
for another beneficial purpose, such as watering plants. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water 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 (1-800-426-4791) or at http://www.epa.gov/lead.
