Artesian Water Company Annual Risk Assessment Report
This report presents Artesian Water Company's annual water quality risk assessment for its Delaware service area, covering more than 300,000 consumers. It details 2013 monitoring and testing data across inorganic, organic, radiological, microbiological, and disinfection by-product contaminant categories, comparing detected levels against EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs). The report also describes the company's water sources — including 60 groundwater wells and purchased surface water — treatment practices, infrastructure investments exceeding $20 million in 2013, and special health considerations for vulnerable populations. Conclusions affirm that water quality met all federal and state standards, with recommendations provided for sensitive consumer groups.
- Executive Summary: Company mission, infrastructure investment, and consumer costs
- Water Quality Data Table: 2013 monitoring data across all contaminant categories
- A Safe Water Source: Well sources, purchased surface water, and treatment standards
- Substances Expected and Health Risks: General contamination risk and EPA regulatory framework
- Special Health Concerns and Specific Contaminants: Vulnerable populations, radon, Cryptosporidium, and waivers
- Conclusion and Recommendations: Compliance confirmation and consumer safety recommendations
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What makes this paper effective
- Combines quantitative monitoring data (MCLs, detected ranges, units) with plain-language explanations, making technical content accessible to a general public audience.
- Addresses multiple contaminant categories systematically — inorganic, organic, radiological, microbiological, and disinfection by-products — giving the report comprehensive coverage.
- Contextualizes data with source attribution (e.g., erosion of natural deposits, industrial discharge) so readers understand not just what was found but why it may be present.
Key academic technique demonstrated
The report demonstrates effective use of regulatory benchmarking: every detected contaminant level is presented alongside both the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and the ideal MCLG goal, allowing readers to evaluate actual risk rather than react to the mere presence of a substance. This technique grounds public communication in measurable, evidence-based standards.
Structure breakdown
The report opens with an executive summary describing the company's mission and infrastructure investment, followed by a detailed data table organized by contaminant category. Subsequent sections address water sourcing and treatment, general contamination risk, special vulnerable-population concerns, specific contaminants of interest (radon, Cryptosporidium, Giardia), and waiver monitoring status. The conclusion affirms compliance and offers targeted consumer recommendations.
Executive Summary
Artesian Water Company hereby presents its annual risk assessment report. Together with other companies, this report is presented to the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the public also has the opportunity to read the report in order to check for contaminants. This report therefore presents information regarding contaminants which might or might not be found in Artesian's drinking water and the ways in which they may affect health. It creates awareness among consumers about what it takes the company to deliver safe drinking water, and helps consumers make informed decisions about what they drink.
The report includes a table of results from the company's monitoring and testing data for the water source in 2013. As the company supplies drinking water to more than 300,000 consumers, it is necessary to regularly maintain and upgrade facilities. In 2013, Artesian invested more than $20 million in water utility infrastructure. This included $3 million in water main extensions, $4.2 million in main replacement and renewal projects, and $5.7 million in the construction of new treatment facilities, improvement of existing treatment facilities, and rehabilitation of pumping equipment. The company has continued its regional approach of connecting existing supply infrastructure to available new developments, which has continued to offer increased reliability to consumers. Such efforts were accomplished through an investment of $5.5 million.
Our consumers have been required to pay approximately $1.50 per day for every day's supply. This is a modest amount charged for receiving quality tap water, which additionally provides fire protection, public health protection, support for the economy, and an improved quality of life for our customers. The company takes its responsibility to supply quality water very seriously, and these best efforts will continue on behalf of its customers.
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