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Community Town notified of violation on water system From staff reports The Town of Edenton recently received a viola tion notice from state pub lic water supply officials for exceeding the total tii halomethanes maxinmni contaminant levels m the drinking water system. Tri halomethanes or TTHMs are formed whim chlorine is added to the water for dis infection. and reacts with natural organic matter pres ent in the well water. The 'maximum contami nant level is .SOmgl. The Town's MCL average at a sample location was 0. It'd mg 1. Tile town rtveived the first violation notice for ex ceeding TTHMs in Febru ;tiy 201" and immediately hired a ciinsultant ti> evalu ate ways to reduce levels of TTILMs. The consultant's recommendation is to change from free chlorine treatment to chloramine treatment. “Chloramine treatment involves adding ammonia treatment in addition to chlorine." Town Manager Anne-Mane Knighton said. She explained the addi tion of this treatment pro cess Is expected to reduce the level of TTHMs formed m the water system and the improvements needed to add chloramine treatment to the water treatment pro cess should he done by the end of the calendar year. A presentation describing the chloramine treatment pro cess is available for viewing on the Town's web page at w\\ w. to win ifedenton.com. Each calendar year, wa ter samples are collected front various locations in the distribution system, in cluding sites that represent the system's maximum time (end of the line). The run ning annual average is cal culated by combining the latest four calendar quarters together in an average. “Our most recent sam pling results are still el evated. but the July 2015 samples were as a total less than the results from July 2014." Knighton said. “This is a good indication that the short-term steps the Town has taken to reduce TTHMs is helping — the Town has reduced chlorine levels, in creased flushing and modi fied the sampling locations as part of our Compliance Monitoring Plan (CMP)." Knighton said while the changes in the water treat ment process should he done by the end of this calendar year the Town will likely continue to be in violation until the second or third quarter of 2016 l>e caase of the running annual average"cal dilation. TTHSs are formed in the water w hen chlorine is added. Knighton said. She added that the reaction is not immediate and depends on several factors. “These factors include time, chlorine concentration and water temperature." she said. An increase in any of these constituents causes an increase in TTHM concen tration. she said. Therefore, higher TTHM concentra tions generally occur during warm weather at places in the distribution system that are furthest from the treat ment plant. Knighton said that the State requires the Town to notify water customers via letter that it had TTI1M lev els above drinking wa,er standards. “The state has some spe cific boiler-plate language that Ls required to he in the notice,” she said. “We can add our own information, like what we art' doing to prevent future violations." Knighton added that the Town would tell the public that they do not need to use an alternative water supply (e.g.. bottled water), howev er. if someone has a specific health concern they should consult their doctor. “We will also tell the pub lie that this violation does not constitute any type of immediate risk, she said. “If there had been an acute risk, notification would have been made immediately.” The letter must tell water customers that some people who drink water contain ing TTIIMs in excess of the M('L over many years (the State defines many years as 70 years) may experience problems with their liver, kidneys or central nervous system and may have an in creased risk of getting can cer. Knighton said. She urged citizens with questions or concerns to contact her at ;uuie-marie. knight on<« edenton.nc.gov or by calling Town Hall at 1S2-7T')2. Customers should receive letters in the mail this week. Knighton said. Dominion to award $1M in community grants \impnifn i >rgamzati<ms in the mail ins served h\ ]><>minion am lm i!nl T11 appl> fni' grants of up to >:,(i.iKin cadi for programs that provide essential commn nit\ services in areas of hous ing fmkI security. mt'ilioint' ami medical services. I >iinimiim s philanthropic arm. the Dominion Foundation, has pledged to provide grants totaling si million for eligible programs meeting these critical eornmumn needs. "I>onunion's long n immitment to chantahle initiatives has one GRANT INFO ■ Grants to focus on programs providing shelter, access to health care, food security ■ Online applications due by Oct. 12 goal: to sene and strengthen the (■(immunities in which we work and live." said Hunter A. Apple white. president of the Domin ion Foundation. “These grants will fund programs that create greater stability and well-being for many people by providing nutritious food, shelter and ac cess to medicine and medical sendees." The Dominion Foundation is dedicated to improving the physical, social and economic well-being of the communities served by Dominion companies, including Dominion Virginia/ North ('arolina Power, Dominion East Ohio, Dominion Transmis sion, Dominion Hope, Domin ion Carolina Gas Transmission and Millstone Power Station in Connecticut. Dominion Founda tion grants, are funded by share holder dollars and not borne by customers. Eligible organizations in tar geted areas of Connecticut. Maryland. New York. North Carolina. Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and other areas within Dominion’s foot print are encouraged to apply. On-line applications will he accepted until (>et. 12. Priority will bo given to orga nizations that demonstrate the ability to serve communities through partnerships and have a proven track record of meeting basic human needs and prevent ing future need for assistance. For more complete details or to apply, go to https://www.dom. com/communityneedsgrants. Dominion (NYSE: D), head quartered in Richmond. Yu., is one of the nation's largest pro ducers and transporters of en ergy. The nonunion Foundation is dedicated to improving the physical, social and economic wellbeing of the communities served by Dominion companies. Dominion and the Dominion Foundation support nonprofit causes that meet basic human needs, protect the environment, promote education and encour age community vitality. For more information about Dominion and the Dominion Foundation, visit www.dom com. Woman dies in Jet Ski, boat collision in Yeopim Creek F'j:''" -ta4f reDC‘f!S An Albemarle Planta tion resident died Monday after the .Jet Ski she was operating collided with an lK-foot-long boat in Vet>pnn Creek southetLst of Hetiforil and not far up the creek from her home, the \ ( '. W ildlife Resourc es ('t>mimssi<in said Hrenda Hi >epfiier n7 < if tlit* 100 block of New Riv er Drive, was pronounced dead at Yidant Chowan Hospital in Edenton, Lt. Mark Rich said. The inci dent was reported shortly after 11 a.ni. in the vicin ity of Fine Point Road and Rich said an investigation is continuing. According to Rich, a person was driving a Pi >\\ er Play \LT IN:' boat. while Hoepfner was oper ating a Bomhardier. The boat driver was heading down Yeopim ( reek and was on the right side, having gone around a curve, and the boat driver encountered Hoepfner. who was going up the creek and who was on the left side. Rich said. Both the boat driver and Hoepfner tried to avoid a collision, but the boat went right and the .Jet Ski went left. Rich said. As a result of the colli sion. Hoepfner ended up in the water. Rich said. Both Hoepfner's husband, who was on a separate Jet Ski, and the boat driver went to assist Hoepfner. Rich said. Hoepfner was pulled out of the water and taken to a (lock, where a Perquimans County Emergency Medi cal Services team arrived and took over providing her with medical attention before transporting her to the hospital. Rich said. Citing the ongoing probe. Rich declined to provide the boat driver's name, but he said that both the boat driver and t he b<>at driver's 1< me ] >as senger were unharmed. The boat vv;is equipped with notation devices and both Hoepfner and liei husband had been wear ing life jackets prior to the collision. Rich said The jet ski Iloeplnei was operating uas totaled while the Im>al was found 111 have sustaineiI appn>xi tnatelv sal.DUO worth of damage. Rich said. Crimewatch tdenton Police ARRESTS • S.'|,t j Roland I In in ia> I i h '|if[ t 1 c if Indian Trail in >a«l wa\ ar rrsici i i >fi < iiit’ n ii'-dcmean ••I I 11' ill! < >r "if! IJ .In ji|’i\ Sic al . tssanii • An.H J'.< Mn hai-1 Al inn F *• i11 in. 1:' i»! i jrc-cnhall Hoad. \\;ls arrested on one misdemeanor count of un authorized use of a motor vehicle, one misdemeanor count of alcohol consump tion Iiv a 1 it JO-yearold. and one misdemeanor count of possession of alcohol hy a 1r'20-year old. • Au^. _!0 — Ricardo Patino. 40, of ( ox Avenue. was arrested on one mis demeanor count of failure to appear. • Aug. dd — Adonis Hay Basnight. 'iS. of Hast Peter son Street, was arrested on one misdemeanor count of failure to appear. • Aug. Lit! — Srfrouya T\ kesha Baxter. 111. of T\ ler Run 1 w as charged w it 11 one misdemeanor count of simple physical assault. • Aug. 2(> — Imrnsha Ni cole Fleming. 21. of 'IVler Hun 1. was charged with one misdemeanor count of unauthorized use of a mo tor vehicle and one misde meanor count of assault. INCIDENTS • Sept. 1 — Assault hy noin! ini’ a cum and com - munieating threat mi Hast dale Street. • Aug. :> 1 — Vandalism on Filberts ('reek 1 h ive. • Aug. 2!) — Vandalism on Bond St reel. • Aug. 2JS — Shoplift ing and larceny at Food Lion on North Broad Street. • Aug. 2b — Lareem < m Kll int t St Chowan Sheriff ARRESTS • Sept. 1 - - ( .uitia^n .Julio * )niz, (ill. (>l ( onv Trail. was ;ui<-st«sI on two misdcmctui or founts of coiuinunicatmn litre‘itlsiuidoiKMiilst l<‘tnf;utor i iMiul o! assault on a fenude. INCIDENTS • v... I STOP Foreclosure STOP Lawsuits STOP Car Repossession STOP Tax Levies and Garnishments Call Allen C. Brown Attorney #252-752-0753 A fX’bt Relief Agency helping people eliminate debt through bankruptcy , Diamond beautification program Free cleaning, checking, and polishing of your diamond and your setting! Shine bright, ladies! 311 SOUTH BROAD STREET EDENTON, NC • 252-482-3525 Input sought on transportation plan rrnm sidiT reports Would you like to express > o u i eoneems regarding needed road, bteyele and jiedestnan improvements m * howan ( oiuity" The NT Department of TnuLsjrortation. in eoopera tion with the Albemarle Ru ral Planning < trgamzation. is working on a (omprehen sne Transportation Plan for < 'howan ( ounty and the steering eommitlee needs your input on recommenda tions for future tnuisporta lion improvements. The drop-in session will be held Sept. 2.S from 1 7 p.rn. at the ('howan Public Safety Center located at :#)5 W. Freemason Street in Ec teuton. There will be no formal presentation; however, to e;il. regional iuut state staff will t>e on hand to hear your input, answer t|tiestioRS tutd collect comments from you <77 ne v o)Ui(jnmenL < (n u/wciile boutiyuejbr everyone ifi/ore am/ i/)t*icooe/' [/)o(onto(o/i fl(/e/i/on 215 Broad St., Edenton 482-1633 Brand Name & Designer Clothing & Accessories Furniture, Antiques & Collectibles Suicide prevention dinner tonight in EC From staff reports A suicide prevention dinner will lie held tonight (Wednesday) from IhS at the Hugh CaJe Resource Center in Kluaiieth ('ity. The dinner ls free hut die nations are aeeepteil. It will include various sjieakers such as survivors, clinicians, and individuals who lost someone to suicide. Tilt* purjtose of tin* din ner is to raise awareness of tilt* problem, identity local resources, and gather effec tive hits to prevent future casts of suicide. Suicide ls a sent >us public hfidtJi problem tlial causts p;un, suffering, ;uid loss to individuals, lamilits. ;md conununitjts nationwide. On average, someone dits from suit ide e\-ei> Id nun utts. > Suicide ls the second It‘tiding cause of detail for young jxs >ple tigts bVJd Register online at event bnte.com. For more inf’onuntinn please conttul 'dnd-dlddlfdb or v ia email tu giiLsforem powennent(« gmail.com. CHOWAtfHERALD 11 SI'S 108-380) V'ol. HI. No. .if) Published Every Wednesday Cooke Communications North ('arolina, 1A A ' Entered as a second class matter August 30, 19,11 at the Post Office of Kdenton, North Carolina, under Act of March 3. 1870 SUBSCRIPTION KATES Daily Advance home delivery area $27.00 (Chowan, Perquimans, Pasquotank, Camden, Currituck, parts of Gates) Elsewhere in continental United States $46.00 POSTMASTER: SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO: The Chowan Herald • PO. Box 207 • Edenton, NC 27932 Telephone: (252) 482-2623 Fax: (252) 482-1410 chowanherald u ncweeklies.com
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