NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Officials confirmed at Wednesday’s City Council meeting that the city’s embattled Water Utility was fined in 2008 for violating federal regulations on water quality testing.

Though it is a matter of public record, the violation and the fine had not been previously reported in the press.

The violation occurred in October 2007, and the state’s Department of Environmental Protection decided it was  significant enough to issue a $2,500 fine to the city a year later.

Last month, the DEP announced it was handing down a $17,000 fine to Edward O’Rourke, the treatment plant operator for over 25 years.  The DEP said they reserve the right to fine the city as well.

The new revelation comes as the NJ Attorney General’s office proceeds with a new investigation into falsified reports submitted by the utility between 2010 and 2013 and repeated coverups of unacceptable water quality over the course of that time.

The $2,500 fine was for failure to test for Trihalomethanes (THM) and Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).  The city missed a required deadline to test quarterly for both groups of chemicals.

The inspections summary reads as follows: “Failure to perform TTHM & HAA5 monitoring as required by the federal regulations. [New Brunswick Water Dept.] did not collect samples in the 3rd quarter of 2007. Requirement: 4 samples/quarter Sample dates: 2/21/07, 5/22/07, 10/2/07.”

Business Administrator Thomas Loughlin, who was in charge of the department at the time, had little to say about the incident under questioning at last night’s meeting.

“There was a fine,” admitted Loughlin, after being asked directly by New Brunswick Today for the third time.

“I would like to research the situation that led to that fine,” said Loughlin, pointing out that the council approved the payment by resolution in 2008.  There is no mention of the fine in meeting minutes.

Loughlin took over the department on a temporary basis after Water Director Shawn Maloney committed suicide.  Maloney shot himself in the head hours after learning he was the target of a federal corruption investigation.

The “temporary” appointment lasted for more than five years.  Mayor James Cahill initially told a Star-Ledger reporter that Loughlin would receive no additional compensation for his new duties.

But, as he grew into the role, Loughlin was given an extra $15,000 in salary and a city truck, all the while being lauded for his double duties managing two of the city’s ten departments at the same time.

When Cahill made the appointment, which was originally characterized as temporary, it was not because of Loughlin’s expertise or knowledge of water systems.  It was instead his knowledge of the criminal case proceeding against his predacessor.

According to a February 4, 2007 Star-Ledger article by Nawal Qarooni:

Cahill said Loughlin was chosen because of his familiarity with the ongoing federal investigation.

“We’re compiling information in response to the federal subpoenas,” Cahill said. “Earlier this week we forwarded some materials and gave the U.S. Attorney’s Office an indication of the remaining volume and anticipated time frame they will receive them.”

Both the Business Administrator’s office and City Clerk’s office have been slow to respond to New Brunswick Today’s requests for information about the water problems.  The author of this article had to ask several times before getting confirmation of the fine from Loughlin at Wednesday’s City Council meeting.

The video of the council meeting has not yet been made public.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency website, THM and HAA5 are groups of chemicals “that are formed along with other disinfection byproducts when chlorine or other disinfectants used to control microbial contaminants in drinking water react with naturally occurring organic and inorganic matter in water.”

The full inspection report, including the violation, also includes the name of Edward O’Rourke the plant’s licensed operator.

The full inspection report, made available on the DEP’s website, is available below:

Inspection Summary Report for NEW BRUNSWICK WATER DEPARTMENT  – Activity Number SCI  080001
           
     
Dec 19, 2013 05:24
     
               
                 
NOTE: The information contained in this report will be limited to the date each program began using the Department’s integrated database, NJEMS.  The programs began using the system for this information as follows: Air – 10/1998; Hazardous Waste – 1/2000; Water – 7/2000; TCPA – 12/2001; Land Use 12/2001; DPCC – 1/2002; Solid Waste – 1/2002; Right To Know – 3/2002 and Pesticides – 4/2002; Site Remediation – 3/2003 and Radiation (limited information) – 7/2006.  For complete information prior to these dates, please submit an official OPRA request form to the Department.  If printing this report, select landscape orientation.  For a list of terms and definitions, click on the following link:http://www.state.nj.us/dep/infoview/enforcement.html
   
                 
Disclaimer: Only final inspection reports are listed in this report.  Inspections for which a report has not been finalized by the Department will not appear in this report.  Also, inspections which yield violations but where the inspected entity has not yet been notified of the violation are not listed in this report.  For inspections indicating Out of Compliance, this means that violations were observed during the inspection, based on facts and information known to the Department at the time of the inspection. Errors or omissions in the factual basis for any violation may result in a future change in classification as a violation when such information becomes known.
   
                 
 
                       
Activity Number:
 
SCI  080001
 
Inspection Type:
 
*Standard Compliance Inspection
 
Program Interest ID:
 
1214001
   
                         
 
                     
Inspection Start Date:
 
02/19/08
End Date:
 
02/19/08
 
Lead Investigator:
 
Schussler, Gregory
   
                       
 
                               
Program Interest Name:
NEW BRUNSWICK WATER DEPARTMENT
         
                                 
Address:
 
78 BAYARD ST
 
New Brunswick
 
NJ
 
08903
 
County:
 
Middlesex – New Brunswick City
   
                               
                                 
 
       
Block(s) and Lot(s):
 
No Block and Lot
   
         
 
     
Comments:
     
New Brunswick WD is currently replacing its pressure filters with a membrane filtration system.
This project is expected to be completed in summer 2008.

New Brunswick WD has 4.05 MG storage and produces ~12 MGD of water.
New Brunswick currently does not have a storage waiver; however, the need for a waiver is currently being evaluated.
   
       
 
                       
 
Subject Item:
 
WS22
 
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GENERAL SYSTEM INFO
     
                         
Seq. # Requirement Description Compliance Status Compliance Comments Grace Days Non Minor Reason Requirement Source
5 GENERAL SYSTEM INFO. Heading       Rules
10 Indicate system contact person(s) and phone number(s). Data Collection Ed O’Rourke (732) 745-5060     Rules
15 Are all service connections metered, if the system serves 500 or more connections?. [N.J.A.C. 7:19- 6.5(a)5] In Compliance       Rules
20 Does the total population served change on a seasonal basis?  If so, indicate when and total population served during these periods. Data Collection 50,000 winter 42,000 summer     Rules
30 Have there been any modifications or additions to any source, treatment or storage unit since the previous inspection?  If so, were permits obtained prior to commencement of construction?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10-11.5(a)] In Compliance WCP030003: construction of membrane filtration system     Rules
35 Are there any discrepancies between the current NJEMS General Inventory Report and the actual system’s inventory?. Data Collection To be corrected by BSDW     Rules
45 According to the water purveyor, is a minimum pressure of 20 psi maintained throughout the system?. [N.J.A.C. 7:19- 6.7(a)] In Compliance       Rules
50 Does the system have adequate total storage capacity?  If not, was a storage waiver issued by the Department?. [N.J.A.C. 7:19- 6.7(b)] Compliance Not Determined New Brunswick has 4.05 MG storage & produces ~12 MGD New Brunswick currently does not have a storage waiver; however, the need for a waiver is currently being evaluated.     Rules
55 Is auxiliary power equipment available for all indispensable source, pumping, and treatment units?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10-11.6(I)] In Compliance       Rules
60 What is the frequency of the system flushing program?. Data Collection Twice/year     Rules
65 SOURCES / DIVERSIONS Heading       Rules
70 List system delivered water: monthly maximum (MGD, month) and annual average (MGD, year). Data Collection Max: 13.746 MGD, 9/07 Avg: 12.706 MGD, 2007     Rules
75 If the system is interconnected to any other water system via an interconnection of six inches or more in diameter, is there a written agreement specifying the conditions for its use and has said written agreement been approved by the Department?. [N.J.A.C. 7:19- 6.9(g)] In Compliance       Rules
80 Does the system regularly purchase water under normal (non-emergent) operating conditions?  If yes, indicate source(s) of interconnection(s), annual amounts (MGY), and months utilized. Data Collection No     Rules
85 Is the system a bulk distribution system as defined in N.J.A.C. 7:10-1.3?  If yes, indicate system(s) supplemented, annual amounts (MGY), and months utilized. In Compliance Franklin Township WD, ID# 1808001 Contract for 1.5 MGD  Milltown Borough WD, ID# 1212001 Milltown purchases ~0.6 MGD     Rules
90 If the purveyor is a Class 2 (10,001-50,000 persons) or Class 3 (over 50,000 persons) purveyor, were interconnection flow tests conducted on an annual basis on all interconnections six inches or more in diameter?  Were the results of such tests submitted to the Department by the end of each calendar year?. [N.J.A.C. 7:19- 6.9(d)] In Compliance       Rules
95 LICENSED OPERATOR Sub-Heading       Rules
100 Does the owner of the system employ a licensed operator(s) holding the appropriate VSWS, T and/or W class license(s) prescribed for this system?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10A- 1.10(a)] In Compliance Requirement: T-4, W-4     Rules
105 List name(s), license(s) held, and contact numbers for the system’s licensed operator(s). Data Collection Ed O’Rourke, T-4, W-4 (732) 745-5060     Rules
110 How many hours per month is the licensed operator(s) on-site conducting duties pertaining to operation of the system?. Data Collection 40 hours/week     Rules
115 Does the licensed operator have readily available written, detailed Operation and Maintenance procedures designed to maximize preventative maintenance and operational techniques?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10A- 1.12(a)1] In Compliance       Rules
120 Does the licensed operator conduct and document routine inspections and schedule preventative maintenance tasks which will be undertaken to ensure that the system is operated and maintained properly?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10A- 1.12(a)] In Compliance       Rules
125 Did the supplier of water maintain all records required under the National Regulations, daily records of water pumpage, quanities of chemicals used for water treatment and routine test results?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.6] In Compliance       Rules
130 Did the licensed operator or owner of a Public Water Treatment System submit monthly operating reports on the forms provided by the Department before the 10th day of the month following the month in which the data was collected?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10A- 1.12(d)] In Compliance       Rules
135 GENERAL MONITORING & REPORTING INFORMATION. Sub-Heading       Rules
140 When required, are the parameters analyzed using the appropriate analytical methods by laboratory(ies) certified in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:18-1 et. seq.? . [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.3(b)] In Compliance New Brunswick WD   Lab Cert # 12065 Garden State Labs, Hillside NJ   Lab Cert # 20044 Underwriter’s Lab, South Bend IN   Lab Cert # IN598     Rules
160 If required to be developed, was the Emergency Response Plan readily available for review and for use in an emergency?. Data Collection Yes     Rules
165 Did the purveyor notify the Department within 6 hours of any emergency that may tend to lessen the quality or pressure of delivered water or increase the likelihood of delivery of water that does not meet the standards?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 2.4(b)] Not Applicable No such emergencies noted     Rules
170 Did the purveyor provide public notice as required by the state regulations?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 7.4] In Compliance Public notice for failure to conduct THM & HAA5 monitoring in the 3rd quarter of 2007 to be included in the 2007 Consumer Confidence Report.     Rules
175 Did the purveyor provide public notice in accordance with CFR 141.201 et seq. of the federal regulations?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.5(a)] In Compliance       Rules
178 Except where a shorter reporting period is required by the National Regulations, did the purveyor submit a compliance sampling report to the Department within the first ten (10) calendar days of the month following the month in which any test, measurement or analysis is made?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.4(a)] In Compliance       Rules
   
                         
 
                       
 
Subject Item:
 
WS26
 
0
 
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DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
     
                         
Seq. # Requirement Description Compliance Status Compliance Comments Grace Days Non Minor Reason Requirement Source
180 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM MONITORING REQUIREMENTS. Heading       Rules
185 How many routine total coliform samples are required per month? Which monitoring period was reviewed?. Data Collection # samples required: 50/month Reviewed: 4/07 – 1/08 # collected: >50/month     Rules
190 Was routine total coliform monitoring performed in accordance with 40 CFR 141.21(a)? Note the monitoring period of any routine total coliform positive results that required repeat sampling. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.2(a)2] In Compliance No positive results     Rules
195 Was repeat coliform monitoring performed in accordance with 40 CFR 141.21(b)? If the results of repeat monitoring caused the system to incur an MCL violation, note the monitoring period. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.2(a)2] Not Applicable Not required     Rules
205 Was there an adequate Coliform Sampling Plan present (for populations > 3,300)?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.2(a)2] In Compliance       Rules
210 Did systems serving at least 10,000 people analyze one iron & one manganese sample? Was one additional sample each taken for every 50,000 population served to a maximum of 5 samples each annually?  (Not required for Non-Community Water Systems). [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 7.3(c)] In Compliance Requirement: 2 samples/year     Rules
215 Which iron & manganese monitoring period was reviewed and how many samples required / taken?  (Not required for Non-Community Water Systems). Data Collection Sample dates: 5/8/07, 9/27/07     Rules
220 Did the water system sample for asbestos in the distribution system in accordance with 40 CFR 141.23(b)? If not, for what compliance period was the latest asbestos waiver issued?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.1] In Compliance Sample collected 6/26/02 for the 2002 – 2010 compliance period     Rules
225 LEAD & COPPER MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Sub-Heading       Rules
230 Has the water system established and utilized a sampling pool of targeted sampling sites that meet the monitoring requirements of the Lead and Copper Rule?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.2(a)9] In Compliance       Rules
235 Did the water system notify the state prior to changing sampling sites?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.2(a)9] In Compliance       Rules
240 Did the water system comply with the initial Lead and Copper monitoring requirements? . [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.2(a)9] In Compliance       Rules
245 Has the Lead and Copper monitoring requirements for the water system been reduced? If yes, note what frequency & number of samples required/number taken. Also, note the most current three year monitoring period if the system is reduced to triennial monitoring. Data Collection Reduced to once every 3 years Compliance period: 2006-2008 # samples required: 30 Sampling scheduled for 2008     Rules
250 Did the water system exceed the lead or copper Action level? (If yes, include all corrosion control treatment requirements). Data Collection No     Rules
285 If required by the State, has the water system monitored for water quality parameters after optimizing corrosion control?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.2(a)9] In Compliance       Rules
290 If the water system failed to meet the lead action level after installing corrosion control and/or source water treatment, is it complying with the lead service line replacement requirements?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.2(a)9] Not Applicable       Rules
   
                         
 
                       
 
Subject Item:
 
WS75
 
0
 
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SURFACE / GUDI WATER TREATMENT RULE & POE MONITORING REQ
     
                         
Seq. # Requirement Description Compliance Status Compliance Comments Grace Days Non Minor Reason Requirement Source
2695 SURFACE / GUDI WATER TREATMENT RULE & POE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS . Heading       Rules
2700 Indicate the Surface / GUDI Treatment Plant Facility ID number, local name and type of filtration (conventional, direct, slow sand, diatomaceous earth and alternative). Data Collection New Brunswick Water Treatment Plant ID # TP001004 Convential filtration     Rules
2705 Was nitrate monitoring performed in accordance with 40 CFR 141.23(d)? . [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.1] In Compliance       Rules
2710 What was the nitrate sample date(s) and required sampling frequency?. Data Collection Sample date: 3/15/07 Sample collected in 2008 – awaiting results Frequency: annual     Rules
2720 Was inorganic monitoring performed annually in accordance with 40 CFR 141.23(c)?  . [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.2(a)3] In Compliance Sample date: 5/8/07 Frequency: annual Monitoring due in 2008     Rules
2725 Is the water system on increased monitoring for any inorganic analyte? If yes, note analyte(s), frequency and sample dates reviewed. Data Collection No     Rules
2730 Was VOC monitoring performed annually in accordance with the State and Federal regulations? . [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.2(a)4] In Compliance Sample date: 2/6/07 Sample collected in 2008 – awaiting results Frequency: annual Monitoring due in 2009     Rules
2735 Is the water system on increased monitoring for VOCs? If yes, note frequency and sample dates reviewed. Data Collection No     Rules
2740 Was secondary monitoring performed annually in accordance with the state regulations? (Not required for Non-Community Water Systems). [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 7.3(b)] In Compliance Sample date: 5/8/07 Frequency: annual Monitoring due in 2008     Rules
2745 Is the water system on increased monitoring for any secondary analyte? If yes, note analyte(s), frequency and sample date(s) reviewed.  (Not required for Non-Community Water Systems). Data Collection No     Rules
2750 Did the water system monitor for SOC/Pesticides in accordance with 40 CFR 141.23(a)1? If not, note the  latest SOC/Pesticides waiver issuance date?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.2(a)6] In Compliance NBWD collected raw water storm event samples for the 2005-2007 compliance period.     Rules
2755 Has the system completed four consecutive quarters of initial radionuclide monitoring for this treatment plant in accordance with 40 CFR 141.26? If yes, note the radionuclide sample dates? (Not required for Non-Community Water Systems). [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.1] In Compliance Sample dates: 6/28/05, 8/3/05, 10/11/05, 2/8/06, 4/21/06, 7/18/06, 10/20/06     Rules
2760 Based on initial radionuclide monitoring results, what has the Department determined the radionuclide monitoring frequency to be for this treatment plant? (Not required for Non-Community Water Systems). Data Collection Future radiological monitoring to be determined by the BSDW.     Rules
2765 If required by the state, did the water system sample for asbestos from the source in accordance with 40 CFR 141.23(b)? For which monitoring period did the water system sample and was a sampling waiver issued for this monitoring period?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.1] In Compliance Collected 1 sample in 2002 for the 2002 – 2010 compliance period.     Rules
2770 INTERIM & LONG TERM 1 ENHANCED SURFACE WATER TREATMENT RULE . Heading       Rules
2775 Was continuous turbidity monitoring being conducted for combined filter effluent (CFE) and individual filter effluent (IFE)? [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 9.6(a)] In Compliance       Rules
2780 Were daily turbidity grab samples taken to verify the accuracy of all continuous turbidity analyzer/recorder?  If the turbidity monitoring device failed, did the water system take a grab sample at least once every four hours?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 9.6(b)] In Compliance       Rules
2785 Were turbidity measurements of the combined filter effluent (CFE) recorded every 4 hours in accordance with 40 CFR 141.173 & 40 CFR 141.551? [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 9.1] In Compliance       Rules
2790 Were CFE turbidity measurements less than or equal to 0.3 NTU in at least 95% of the samples taken in any month in accordance with 40 CFR 141.173 & 40 CFR 141.551? [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 9.2(a)3] In Compliance       Rules
2795 Was any recorded CFE sample greater than 1 NTU? If yes, did the water system contact the state no later than the end of the next business day in accordance with 40 CFR 141.175? (conventional/direct filtration systems serving greater than 10,000 people only) [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 9.1] Not Applicable No     Rules
2800 Were the CFE turbidity measurements reported monthly on the appropriate state forms? [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 9.1] In Compliance Reviewed monthly reports for 2008     Rules
2805 Did the water system calibrate turbidimeters as specified by the manufacturer? (direct/conventional filtration only) Data Collection Yes     Rules
2810 If required, did the water purveyor begin a filter profile within 7 days of an IFE exceedance in accordance with 40 CFR 141.175 & 40 CFR 141.563 [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 9.1] Not Applicable No IFE exceedances     Rules
2815 If required, did the water purveyor produce an individual filter self-assessment report within 14 days of an IFE exceedance in accordance with 40 CFR 141.175 & 40 CFR 141.563 [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 9.1] Not Applicable Not required     Rules
2820 If required, did the water purveyor conduct and report the results of a comprehensive performance evaluation within 90 days of an IFE exceedance in accordance with 40 CFR 141.175 & 40 CFR 141.563 [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 9.1] Not Applicable Not required     Rules
2825 Were all individual filter records maintained for at least 3 years in accordance with 40 CFR 141.175 & 40 CFR 141.571? (direct/conventional filtration only) [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 9.1] In Compliance       Rules
2830 LONG TERM 2 ENHANCED SURFACE WATER TREATMENT RULE (LT2). Heading       Rules
2835 With which LT2 schedule (1,2,3 or 4) is the water system required to comply? Data Collection Schedule 1     Rules
2840 Did the water system create and submit a monitoring plan that consists of collection dates, sampling locations and source water monitoring description by the required schedule deadline?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.2(a)1] In Compliance Submitted 7/11/06     Rules
2845 Did the water system collect samples in accordance with their approved LT2 monitoring plan?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.2(a)1] In Compliance Currently collecting samples     Rules
2850 Were sample results submitted within 10 days following the month after the month the sample was collected?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.2(a)1] In Compliance       Rules
2855 DISINFECTION BY-PRODUCT PRECURSORS (DBP). Heading       Rules
2860 Was a paired treated/source water TOC sample collected from the surface water treatment plant on a monthly basis in order to measure the DBP levels in accordance with 40 CFR 141.132? Was the running annual average of monthly DBP removal results 1.0 or greater?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.1] In Compliance       Rules
2865 Was an alkalinity sample taken at the same time & location as the source water TOC sample?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.1] In Compliance       Rules
2870 FILTER BACKWASH RECYCLE RULE (FBRR). Heading       Rules
2875 Has the water purveyor notified the Department in writing about its recycle practices if the system practices conventional or direct filtration, and recycles its spent filter backwash, thickener supernatant, or liquids from the dewatering process in accordance with 40 CFR 141.76(b)?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.1] In Compliance       Rules
2880 Has the water purveyor collected and retained on file the recycle flow information as required in 40 CFR 141.76(d)?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.1] In Compliance       Rules
   
                         
 
                       
 
Subject Item:
 
WS85
 
0
 
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DISINFECTANTS & DISINFECTION BYPRODUCT RULE MONITORING REQ
     
                         
Seq. # Requirement Description Compliance Status Compliance Comments Grace Days Non Minor Reason Requirement Source
2985 DISINFECTANTS & DISINFECTION BYPRODUCT RULE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS. Heading       Rules
2990 STAGE 1 REQUIREMENTS. Heading       Rules
2995 Did the water system develop and, if the system serves a population greater than 3,300 or if required by the Department, submit a Stage 1 Monitoring Plan to the Bureau of Safe Drinking Water for approval, in accordance with 40 CFR 141.132(f)?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.1] In Compliance       Rules
3000 Did the Bureau of Safe Drinking Water approve said plan?. Data Collection Yes     Rules
3005 Did the system maintain said plan on-site and make it available for review? . [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.1] In Compliance       Rules
3015 Did the water purveyor install a continuous analyzer/recorder and take a daily grab sample of the disinfectant residual entering the distribution system? In the case of analyzer/recorder failure, did the water purveyor take a grab sample at least once every four hours? (for surface water/GUDI systems only). [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 9.6(h)] In Compliance       Rules
3017 Were disinfectant residuals monitored at the same times and locations as coliform samples for water systems that disinfect with chlorine or chloramines as required by 40 CFR 141.132(c)(1)? Did the water system report monthly average results on a quarterly basis in Table C of the Disinfectant Residuals state reporting form?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.1] In Compliance Reviewed monthly reports for 2007     Rules
3020 Were Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) and Haloacetic Acid 5 (HAA5) routine monitoring performed in accordance with 40 CFR 141.132(b)(1)? What is the required number and frequency at which the water system is to perform the TTHM & HAA5 analysis?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.1] Out of Compliance Failure to perform TTHM & HAA5 monitoring as required by the federal regulations.  NBWD did not collect samples in the 3rd quarter of 2007. Requirement: 4 samples/quarter Sample dates: 2/21/07, 5/22/07, 10/2/07     Rules
3030 Has the water system submitted a TTHM & HAA5 reduction request to the Bureau of Safe Drinking Water? If so, has the Bureau of Safe Drinking Water approved said request?. Data Collection No request     Rules
3065 STAGE 2 REQUIREMENTS. Heading       Rules
3070 With which Stage 2 schedule (1,2,3, or 4) is the water system required to comply?. Data Collection Schedule 1     Rules
3075 Did the system receive a Very Small System (VSS) waiver from the Department? . Data Collection No     Rules
3080 Did the water system submit and/or receive Departmental approval for a 40/30 Certification request?. Data Collection No     Rules
3085 Did the water system create and submit an IDSE (Standard Monitoring Plan or System Specific Study Plan) within the required time frame in accordance with 40 CFR 141.600(c)? If so, note the IDSE chosen and date submitted. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5] In Compliance Due 10/1/06 SMP submitted 9/29/06     Rules
3100 Did the system maintain a copy of the IDSE plan or 40/30 Certification for 10 years following the date it was submitted, and make it available for review?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.1] In Compliance       Rules
   
                         
 
                       
 
Subject Item:
 
WS90
 
0
 
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MCL VIOLATIONS
     
                         
Seq. # Requirement Description Compliance Status Compliance Comments Grace Days Non Minor Reason Requirement Source
3105 MCL VIOLATIONS. Heading       Rules
3110 Did the water supplier notify the Department of  all MCL exceedances in a timely manner?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.4(c)] Not Applicable No MCL exceedances noted during the inspection.     Rules
3115 Did the water supplier take all necessary actions to return the water system to compliance within one year of receiving the results that caused an MCL violation to occur?. [N.J.A.C. 7:10- 5.7(a)] Not Applicable No MCL violations noted during the inspection.     Rules
   
                         
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Charlie is the founder and editor of New Brunswick Today, and the winner of the Awbrey Award for Community-Oriented Local Journalism. He is a proud Rutgers University journalism graduate, a community organizer, and a former independent candidate for mayor of New Brunswick.

Charlie is the founder and editor of New Brunswick Today, and the winner of the Awbrey Award for Community-Oriented Local Journalism. He is a proud Rutgers University journalism graduate, a community organizer, and a former independent candidate for mayor of New Brunswick.