Concerning lead/copper testing, the report stated on page 1:
Lead BHV has been testing for lead and copper in drinking water according to EPA standards since 1989.
As indicated in the table on Page 3, BHV levels of lead in drinking water are well below the allowable limit.
In 2015 testing, only one sample out of five indicated any lead detection (that result was 2 parts per billion (ppb);
acceptable limit is 15 ppb). If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for
pregnant women and young children. Lead can enter drinking water when service lines and plumbing components
containing lead corrode, which can happen when water sits in pipes for several hours. All BHV water mains are
either cast iron or cement-lined ductile iron and phosphate/chlorine are added to BHV water to minimize corrosion.
However, BHV cannot control the variety of materials used in private water service lines or household plumbing
components. When water has been sitting for several hours, the potential for lead exposure can be minimized by
flushing the tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. Homeowners may wish to
have the water in their house tested for lead. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps to
take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791) or at
www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
This information is all accurate. However, in the table on Page 3 the information was erroneously stated. Following is the correct table.
| Lead/Copper Monitoring at Customer’s Tap | # of 5 samples > AL | Barton Hills Water 90th percentile |
Rangeof Detections | Sample Date | Violation | Typical Source of Contaminant | |
| Lead ppb (parts/billion) Action Level=15Copper ppb (parts/billion) Action Level=1300 |
0
1 |
2
1205 |
0- 4
0-2050 |
9/2/15
9/2/15 |
No
No |
Corrosion of household plumbing systems
Erosion of natural deposits |
If you have questions concerning this report, please contact BHV Superintendent Walter Esch at 734-368-7884 or 734-222-5209.
HOLIDAY NEWS Barton Hills Country Club will be holding their annual member celebration of Independence Day with fireworks on Friday, June 24, 2016. Families with dogs and young children who might be upset by the noise should make appropriate arrangements. Residents are also advised to use extreme caution when setting off any legal fireworks, taking great care to prevent fires, injury or damage.
Due to the July 4th holiday, trash collection will be on Tuesday July 5, 2016.
STAFF NEWS Superintendent Walter Esch will be retiring in March 2017, giving him an even 68 years of service since his hiring in March 1949. Staff member Jeff Hnatow will be working with Walter to transition to the position. Walter is still actively on the job and can be reached at his cell phone 734-368-7874.
VACATION SCHEDULE Notice will be posted on the door of the Village Hall when there are variations in office hours due to staff vacations. Contact information is also kept up to date on the Village Hall phone message available any time at 734-222-5209.
BHMC NEWS Recent vacancies on the Barton Hills Maintenance Corporation Board of Directors have been filled. Board members are: Frank Legacki (President), Greg Curtner (Vice President), Barabara Hensinger (Secretary), Adele Laporte (Treasurer), Zakhour Youssef (Asst. Treasurer), Nancy Bishop, Chuck Bultman, John MacKrell and Melvin McInnis. The BHMC Board meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM at the Village Hall.
BHV ELECTION DEADLINE APPROACHING Barton Hills Village voters will elect candidates to fill five seats on the Board of Trustees at the November 8, 2016 General Election. The deadline for filing a nominating petition to be a candidate for the BHV Board is 4 PM on Tuesday July 26, 2016. Candidates are urged to file their petitions much earlier than that deadline date! All election activities are handled by Ann Arbor Township, 3792 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor 48105; 734-663-3418; www.aatwp.org; Clerk Rena Basch basch@aatwp.org.
DIRECTORY UPDATE Contact the Clerk’s Office for more information
IN SYMPATHY Deepest sympathies to the family of Alice Dobson, who passed away recently, and to the Enid Gosling family at the passing of Enid’s daughter Robin.
LOOKING AHEAD The Barton Hills Village Picnic will be held on Sunday afternoon September 11, 2016. Mark your calendars now and watch for the invitation later this year.