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06/18/2013 18:10 4107495086 SHARP WATER #4275 P.002 / 011 2010 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report St. Martins by the Bay PWSID # 0230008 In compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act amendments by Congress of 1996 and subsequent Federal and State regulations, St. Martins by the Bay is pleased to provide this annual water quality report for calendar year 2009 St. Martins by the Bay routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water. For more information on the source of your water and the significant potential sources of contamination, contact the Maryland Source Water Assessment Program at the Maryland Department of the Environment at (410) 631-3714 or visit on the web www.mde.state.md.us/health/swap/ Is my water safe? We are very pleased to provide you with this year's Annual Quality Water Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to enduring the quality of your water. Last year, as in years past, your tap water met all U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state drinking water health standards. Local Water vigilantly safeguards its water supplies and once again we are proud to report that our system has never violated a maximum contaminant level or any other water quality standard. Do I need to take special precautions? Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-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. EPA/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by How do we monitor for contaminants? St. Martins by the Bay routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. This table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January Ist to December 315, 2009. As water travels over the land or underground, it can pick up substances or contaminants such as microbes, inorganic and organic chemicals, and radioactive substances. All drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least smali amounts of some contaminants. It is important to remember that the presence of these contaminants does not necessarily pose a health risk.

Why are there contaminants in my drinking water? Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Hotline (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. Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses. Organic Chemical Contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can, also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.

Lead 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. St. Martins by the Bay 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 are concerned about lead in your drinking 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 EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead Educational Statement on Lead Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than at other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home's plumbing.

06/18/2013 18:10 4107495086 SHARP WATER #4275 P.003 / 011 Water Quality Data Table The table below lists all of the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the calendar year of this report. The presence of contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done in the calendar year of the report. The EPA or the State requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Sample Water FLOW Figh Date:

yolation Typical Source Plant ID Contaminants (waits) MCLGIMCL Inorganic Contaminants Sodium (ppm) Sodium (ppm) Copper (ppm) MNR MNR 1.3 MNR MNR 1.3 85.8 76.8 0.03 NA NA 0 02/23/06 12/01/09 12/31/07 Lead (ppb) Selcnium (ppb) 0 50 15 50 2 3 12/31/07 0 02/23/06 Syathetie organic contaminants including pesticides and herbicides Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (ppb) 08/30/06 Organic Contaminants THIM Total Trialomethancs NA (ppb) HAAS Haloacetic Acids (ppb) NA Unregulated Contaminants Dibromochloromethane (ppb) NA Dibromochloromethane (ppb) NA Chloroform (ppb) NA Chloroform (ppb) NA NA NA 18.27 13.58 NA NA 09/02/08 09/02/08 NA NA NA NA 1.6 3.2 10.1 16.4 NA NA NA NA 08/30/06 12/02/09 08/30/06 12/02/09 Secondary Standards - Related to the Aesthetic Quality of Drinking Water Fluoride (ppm) 4 02/16/06 Fluoride (ppm) 4 4 0.12 NA 12/02/09 Radioactive Contaminants ipha emitters (pCV/L ombined Radium(226&228 NA 15 NA 1 0.28 (pCi/L) NA NA Microbiological Contaminants Turbidity (NTU) NA TT 0.13 NA Units Description:

NA: Not applicable ND: Not detected NR: Not reported MNR: Monitoring not requirod, but rocommendad.

ppm: parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/L) ppb: parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/L) CIL: picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity) · of monthly positive samples: Number of samples taken monthly that were found to be positive 07/10/07 07/10/07 0223/06 No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No Erosion of natural deposits; Lcaching Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching Erosion of natural deposits: Leaching from wood preservatives; Corrosion of household plumbing systems Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits Discharge from petrolcum and metal refineries: crosion of natutal deposits;discharge from mines 01 01 00 00 01 Discharge from rubber and chemical 01 By-product of water disinfection 00 00 01 01 Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories 07 01 Erosion of natural deposits Erosion of natural deposits 01 Soil Runoff 01

06/18/2013 18:11 4107495086 SHARP WATER #4275 P.004 / 011 Important Drinking Water Definitions:

MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk * to health. MCIGs allow for a margin of safety.

MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

TT: Treatment Technique - a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water AL: Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

MRDLG: Maximum residual disinfection level goal. The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. MRDL: Maximum residual disinfectant level. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

For more information contact:

St. Martins by the Bay Attn: Randy 129 Columbia Rd.

Salisbury, MD 21801 Phone: 410-742-3333

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Name Bart LATI Signature Title_ Phone# 143-492-0807 Date.

9/20/11 Additional Information:

System-specific details on CCR distribution to customers are outlined below: (check all that apply) CCR was distributed by mail.

CER was distributed by other methods. List methods of delivery A notice of CCR availability was published.

Good faith efforts were used to reach non-bill paying consumers. Those efforts included the following recommended methods.

Posting the CCR on the Internet at:

_ Mailing the CCR to postal patrons (bulk mail) within the service area. (attach zip codes used). Advertising availability of the CCR in news media (attach copy of announcement).

Publication of CCR in local newspaper (attach copy).

. Delivery of multiple copies to single bill addresses serving several persons such as:

apartments, businesses, and large private employers.

— Delivery to community organizations (attach a list).

Mandatory for systems serving 100,000 or more persons Posted CCR on a publicly accessible Internet site. List Internet address:

Delivered CCR to other agencies. (Optional, attach list).

_ Other (if additional methods used, attach description) Consumer Confidence Report Due to customers and MDE by July 1° each year Certification of Delivery Due to MDE by October 1* each year.

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06/18/2013 18:12 4107495086 SHARP WATER #4275 P.006 / 011 2011 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report St. Martins by the Bay PWSID # 0230008 In compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act amendments by Congress of 1996 and subsequent Federal and State regulations, St. Martins by the Bay is pleased to provide this annual water quality report for calendar year 2010 St. Martins by the Bay routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water. For more information on the source of your water and the significant potential sources of contamination, contact the Maryland Source Water Assessment Program at the Maryland Department of the Environment at (410) 631-3714 or visit on the web www.mde.state.md.us/health/swap! Is my water safe! We are very pleased to provide you with this year's Annual Quality Water Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to enduring the quality of your water. Last year, as in years past, your tap water met all U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state drinking water health standards. Local Water vigilantly safeguards its water supplies and once again we are proud to report that our Do I need to take special precautions? Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-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. EPA/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 Water Drinking Hotline (800-426-4791). Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses 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).

How do we monitor for contaminants? St. Martins by the Bay routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. This table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January Ist to December 31ª , 2010. As water travels over the land or underground, it can pick up substances or contaminants such as microbes, inorganic and organic chemicals, and radioactive substances. All drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. It is important to remember that the presence of these contaminants does not necessarily pose a health risk.

Why are there contaminants in my drinking water? Orinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Hotline (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. Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses. Organic Chemical Contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can, also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.

Lead If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious hcalth 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. St. Martins by the Bay 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 are concerned about lead in your drinking water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on Icad in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead Educational Statement on Lead Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than at other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home's plumbing.

06/18/2013 18:12 4107495086 SHARP WATER #4275 P.007 /011 Water Quality Data Table The table below lists all of the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the calendar year of this report. The presence of contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done in the calendar year of the report. The EPA or the State requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Lour Range a Samples Water Low High Date Violation Typical Source:

Plant ID Contaminants (gRaS) MOLGMCLE Inorganic Contaminants Sodium (ppm) Соррет (ppm) MNR 1.3 MNR 1.3 76.8 0.03 12/01/09 12/31/07 No No Lead (ppb) 0 15 2 12/31/07 No Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives: Corrosion of household plumbing systems Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits 01 00 00 Organic Contaminants TTHM Total Trihalomethanes NA (ppb) • NA HAAS Haloacetic Acids (ppb) NA NA 18.27 13.58 NA NA 09/02/08 09/02/08 No By-product of water disinfection No 00 00 Unregulated Contaminants Dibromochloromethanc (ppb) NA NA 3.2 16.4 NA NA 12/02/09 12/02/09 No No 01 01 Chloroform (ppb) NA NA Secondary Standards - Related to the Aesthetic Quality of Drinking Water Fluoride (ppm) 4 4 0.12 NA 12/02/09 No Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong tecth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories 01 Radioactive Contaminants Alpha emitters (pCiL) Combined Radium(2268228) NA (pCI/L) 15 NA 0.28 NA NA 07/10/07 07/10/07 No No Erosion of natural deposits Erosion of natural deposits 01 01 Units Description:

NA: Not applicabic ND: Not detected NR: Not reported MNR: Monitoring not required, but recommended.

ppm: parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/L.) ppb: parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (pg/L) pCi/L: picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity) # of monthly positive samples: Number of samples taken monthly that were found to be positive Important Drinking Water Definitions:

MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

TT: Treatment Techniqué - a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water AL: Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

MRDLG: Maximum residual disinfection level goal. The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. MRDL: Maximum residual disinfectant level. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

06/18/2013 18:13 4107495086 SHARP WATER #4275 P.008 / 011 2012 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report St. Martins by the Bay PWSID # 0230008 In compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act amendments by Congress of 1996 and subsequent Federal and State regulations, St. Martins by the Bay is pleased to provide this annual water quality report for calendar year 2011. St. Martins by the Bay routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water. For more information on the source of your watcr and the significant potential sources of contamination, contact the Maryland Water Supply Program at the Maryland Department of the Environment at (410) 537-3714 or visit on the web: http://www.mde.state.md.us/programs/Watcr/Water Supply/Source Water_Assessment Program/Pages/programs/waterprograms/water supply/sourc cwaterassessment by county.aspx Is my water safe? We are very pleased to provide you with this year's Annual Quality Water Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts wo make to continually improve the water treatment process and protcet our water resources. We are committed to enduring the quality of your water. Last year, as in years past, your tap wațer met all U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state drinking water health standards. Local Water vigilantly safeguards its water supplics and once again we are proud to report that our system has not violated a maximum contaminant level or any other water quality standard.

Do I need to take special precautions? Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the gencral population. Immuno-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. EPA/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 (800-426-4791). Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potențial health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).

How do we monitor for contaminants? St. Martins by the Bay routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Fedcral and State laws. This table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January Ist to December 31ª ', 2011. As water travels over the land or underground, it can pick up substances or contaminants such as microbes, inorganic and organic chemicals, and radioactive substances. All drinking water, including bottled drinking water, ray be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. It iş important to remember that the presence of these contaminants does not nocessarily pose a health risk.

Why are there contaminants in my drinking water? Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not nccessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protcction Agency's (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakcs, 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:

- Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safc to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.

Educational Statement on Lead 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. St. Martins by the Bay is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the varicty of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for severai 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 are concerned about lead in your drinking water, you may wish to have your waler tested. information on Icad in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 or at: http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead Health Effects of Lead Infants and children who drink water containing lead in excess of the action level could experience delays in their physical or mental development. Children could show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilitics. Adults who drink this water over many years could develop kidney problems or high blood pressure.

06/18/2013 18:14 4107495086 SHARP WATER #4275 P.009 / 011 Water Quality Data Table The table below lists all of the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the calendar year of this report. The presence of contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done in the calendar year of the report. The EPA or the State requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Your Range Sample:

Water Low Righ Date.

Violafion.

Typical Source Plant ID.

Contaminants (units) MCLG MCL Inorganic Contaminants Sodium (ppm) MNR MNR Organic Contaminants TTHM Total Trihalomethanes NA 80 (Ppb) HA A5 Haloacetic Acids (ppb) NA 60 76.8 NA 12/01/09 No Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching 01 27.04 NA 09/08/11 No By-product of water disinfection 00 17.6 NA 09/08/11 No 00 Unregulated Contaminants Bromodichloromethanc (ppb) NA NA Chloroform (ppb) NA NA 3.2 NA 16.4 NA 12/02/09 12/02/09 No No 01 Secondary Standards - Related to the Aesthetic Quality of Drinking Water Fluoride (ppm) 4 0.12 NA 12/02/09 No 01 Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factorics Units Description:

NA: Not applicable ND: Not detected NR: Not reported MNK: Monitoring not required, but recommended.

ppm: parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/L) ppb: parts per billion, or micrograms por liter (ug/L) pCi/l: picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity) # of monthly positive samples: Number of samples taken monthly thatiwere found to be positive Important Drinking Water Definitions:

MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCTs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

TT: Treatment Technique - a required process intonded to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water AT.: Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

MRDLG: Maximum residual disinfection level goal. The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLOs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. MRDL: Maximum residual disinfectant level. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

For more information contact:

St. Martins by the Bay Atto: Randy 129 Columbia Rd.

Salisbury, MD 21801 Phone: 410-742-3333

06/18/2013 18:14 4107495086 SHARP WATER #4275 P.010 /011 2013 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report St. Martins by the Bay PWSID # 0230008 In compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act amendments by Congress of 1996 and subsequent Federal and State regulations, St. Martins by the Bay is pleased to provide this annual water quality report for calendar ycar 2012. St. Martins by the Bey routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water. For more information on the source of your water and the significant potential sources of contamination, contact the Maryland Water Supply Program at the Maryland Department of the Environment at (410) 537-3714 or visit on the web: http://www.mde.statc.md.us/programs/Water/Water Supply/Source Water Assessment Program/Pages/programs/waterprograms/water_supply/sourc waterassessment/by county.aspx Is my water safe? We are very pleased to provide you with this year's Annual Quality Water Roport. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking watcr. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to enduring the quality of your water. Last year, as in years past, your tap water met all U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state drinking water health standards. Local Water vigilantly safeguards its water supplies and once again we are proud to report that our system has not violated a maximum contaminant lovel or any other water quality standard.

Do I need to take special precautions? Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno 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. EPA/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 (800-426-4791). Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses 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).

How do we monitor for contaminants? St. Martins by the Bay routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. This table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January Ist to December 31".

', 2012. As water travels over the land or underground, it can pick up substances or contaminants such as microbes, inorganic and organic chemicals, and radioactive substances. All drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. It is important to romember that the presence of these contaminants does not necessarily pose a health risk.

Why are there contaminants in my drinking water? Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Hotline (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:

• Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.

Educational Statement on Lead If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, specially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. St. Martins by the Bay 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 are concerned about lead in your drinking 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 EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 or at: http://www.epa.nov/safewater/lead

06/18/2013 18:15 4107495086 SHARP WATER #4275 P.011 /011 Water Quality Data Table The table below lists all of the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the calendar year of this report. The presence of contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done in the calendar year of the report. The EPA or the State requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Inorganic Contaminants Plant ID 01 Contaminant, units Fluoride, ppm MCLG MCL 4 Result 0.11 Range Low High - Sample Date 9/20/2012 Plant Violation No Typical Source Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth;

Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories Erosion of natural deposis; Leaching Sodium, Dom NA NA 97.1 97.1 100 9/20/2012 01 100 12/20/2012 01 Organic Contaminants Plant ID 01 Range High Sample Plant Contaminant, units MCLG MCL:

Result Low Date Violation Typical Source D Chloroform, ppb NA 80** 1.9 - 9/20/2012 No By-product of drinking water 01 disinfection NA NA 2.5 9/20/2012 No Uscd is a foaming agent and in the Chloromethane, ppb production of other substances 01 Bromomethane, ppb NA NA 0.7 - 9/20/2012 No Used as a fumigant as a fungicide **= 80 ppb is the MCL for Total trihalomethanes (TTHM), TTHMs consist of Chloroform, Bromodichloromethane, Dibromochloromethane, and Bromoform.

Units Description:

NA: Not applicable ND: Nol detected NR: Not reported MNR: Monitoring not required, but recommended.

ppm: parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/L.) ppb: parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (pg/L) pCi/L: picocurics per liter (a mcasure of radioactivity) # of monthly positive sampics: Number of samples taken monthly that were found to be positive Important Drinking Water Definitions:

MCLG: Maximur Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest levcl of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the For more information contact:

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