2008 TTHM - 3rd quarter
(Total Trihalomethanes)

Our TTHM testing is done quarterly, and there are two sets of tests, one for each treatment plant. Our treatment plants are listed as "entry points". The newer plant, on McKinley Avenue, is EP#1, and the older plant on East Washington Street is EP#2. TTHM testing is done at points of maximum residence time in the system. Each of the two points have been selected to represent one of the two treatment plants.

The maximum allowable limit on Total Trihalomethanes is an annual average of 80 ug/l. Total Trihalomethanes are associated with the disinfection process, and are attritubutable to the addition of Chlorine to the water system. Reactions between the Chlorine and elements within the water, produce Trihalomethane compounds.

The analysis of these tests was done by Environmental Labs, Inc. of Madison, Indiana.


Total Trihalomethanes - East Plant - test collected at 755 E.Boone St.
Test Test DateResult in Miligrams per liter (mg/l)
Detection Limit
Total Trihalomethanes
8/18/2008
20.2 ug/l
MAX Allowable 80 ug/l

Total Trihalomethanes - West Plant - test collected at Wastewater Treatment Plant lab sink
Test Test DateResult in Miligrams per liter (mg/l)
Detection Limit
Total Trihalomethanes
8/18/2008
77.8 ug/l
MAX Allowable 80 ug/l