Alaska Water Quality Report

Gnternational Alaska LLC., 6107 Bailey Rd. Sachse Texas 75048
Direct: 214-777-3543, Office: 972-414-1077, Fax 972-414-1625.
Email: Guillermo@gnternational.com Skype: guillermo.nunez.dallas
GNTERNATIONAL - ALASKA.
PRESENTATION
WATER AVAILABILITY.
August 2014
Gnternational Alaska L.L.C in association with Alaska Bulk Water Inc. and the city of Sitka, Alaska
place at your disposal 9.5 billion gallons of pure water. Pure water drawn from "Blue Lake"
available in 12 -18 million gallon tankers and at 270 million gallons per month.
Gnternational establishes its objective as supplying Mexico, Latin America and Asia with water in
the highest purity, emerging from the north arctic glaciers in the purest region of the planet.
With our headquarters based in Dallas, Texas USA and several satellite offices in Houston Texas,
Mexico D.F., Mazatlan Sinaloa, Morelia Michoacán, and coming soon to several ports in the republic
of Mexico.
Our corporate team can assure direct and cordial service geared towards satisfactory completion of
all your needs. We commit ourselves to maintaining the highest level of quality in our product and
provisions alike.
Guillermo Núñez Van Steenberghe
President / CEO.

WATER QUALITY INFORMATION - FOR THE YEAR 2013
City of Sitka, Department of Public Works
100 Alice Loop - Sitka, Alaska 99835
tel 907 747-4060 • fax 907 966-2257
(Public Water System No. AK2 130075)
CBS (City and Borough of Sitka), The department of water for the city and the district of Sitka, is
pleased to present the Potable Water Quality Annual Report for this year. This report is designed to
inform you of the quality of the water and the services that we offer every day. Our goal is to offer a
constant supply of secure, reliable and high quality potable water. If you have any questions
related to this report or if you would like to be added to a list for a toured guide, please contact the
Environmental Superintendent Mark Buggins at 747-4060 or at markb@cityofsitka.com. Per state
and federal law the CBS association makes the final decisions related to all water processes. They
meet the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at Harrigan Centennial Hall. All meetings are
open to the public.
Sitka's principal source of water comes from the superficial water of Blue Lake. Through the Water
Protection Program of Alaska, the State Department and the State Alaska Department of
Environmental Conservation (ADEC) completed an evaluation of the the water supplies in 2003 and
sanctioned a water supply protection plan at the end of 2004.
The water when transferred to its gathering point, whether it be lake or river, can become
contaminated with whatever it comes into contact. These contaminants could include inorganic
germs and other organic or inorganic material. Some people may be more vulnerable to
contaminants in drinking water than the general population. People with compromised immune
systems; like those with cancer who receive chemotherapy, those who have received an organ
transplant or people with HIV/AIDS or any other deteriorative disease of the immune system.
Infants and the elderly could also be particularly at risk of infections. People such as these should
seek medical counsel over the drinking water they receive from their providers. The guidelines from
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) over doctors
approved to detect and reduce the risk of cryptosporidium and other microbiologic contaminants
are available though their direct line for Safe Potable Water at (800-426-4791). All potable water,
including bottled water, can reasonably be expected to contain small amounts of some
contaminants. It is important to remember that presence of these contaminants does not
necessarily pose a health risk. The Sitka Public Water System routinely monitors for contaminants,
in drinking water, in accordance to federal and state law regulations. The following tables show the
results of such monitoring for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2013.

In the following tables you will find terms that may be unfamiliar. To help you better understand
these terms we have provided the following definitions:
NR: Not Regulated - reports on this information are unnecessary.
NA: Not Applicable - Not Available - not applicable or not available
ND: Not Detected - laboratory analysis indicates that the contaminant is not present.
MRL: Method Reporting Limit - the minimum concentration that can be measured.
ppm: parts per million or mg / l: milligrams per liter - corresponds to one part per million parts.
NTU: Nephelometric Turbidity Unit - nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of water clarity.
Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is barely noticeable to the average person.
AL: Action Level - the concentration of a contaminant which if exceeded triggers treatment or other
requirements that a water system must comply with.
MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level - The "Maximum Allowed" is the highest level of a
contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL's are set as close to the MCLG's as possible
using the best available treatment technology.
MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal - The "Goal" a contaminant well below its known or
expected risk level. MCLG's allow for a margin of safety.
Exceptions or reduced sampling requirements have been obtained for many of the regulations
relating to the monitoring of our water system. These exceptions were granted after years of test-
results proving significantly lower MCL's of various pollutants. Currently we have exceptions for
synthetic organic contaminants, asbestos, inorganic pesticides, nitrates and dioxins. Results of past
and current monitoring is presented below.
2013 Test Results
Contaminant
MCL
Violation
Level
Detected
Unit
Measurement
MCL
Meta
MCL
Likely source of contamination, to
the best of our knowledge.
Contaminantes microbiológicos
Total Coliform Bacteria none
Positive
Proof
12/04/2012
Colonias por
100 ml
0
note
(1)
Naturally present in the
environment.
Turbidity none 1.23 (2) NTU NA NA
Natural flow of ground glacial silt.
landslides.
Note (I) the presence of coliform bacteria in 5% of the treated water monthly samples.
Note (2) the highest monthly value of raw water turbidity was reported in April. 2013.
Total Coliform: Coliforms are bacteria that is used as an indicator that other potentially harmful bacteria may be present. None Found.

Turbidity: Turbidity has no health effects. Nevertheless, turbidity can interfere with the disinfection and provide a medium for microbial
growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses and parasites that can
cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea and associated headaches. The turbidity of the Blue Lake is mostly inorganic nature (glacial
silt) and often not directly related to microbial contamination.
Inorganic Contaminants
(Excluding Exceptions: Nitrate-N, arsenic, lead and copper, cyanide, fluoride, added to improve dental health)
Nitrate (as nitrogen) none 0.122 ppm <10 <10 Erosion of natural deposits, animal
waste
Fluoride (Voluntary) none Avg 0.670 ppm <2.0 <4.0
Water treatment additives, natural
deposits
Arsenic none ND ppm 0.0 0.010 Erosion of natural deposits
Cyanide none ND ppm <0.2 <0.2 Industrial discharges
Barium none .0125 mg/l Erosion of natural deposits
Nitrates: Babies under six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die.
Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue baby syndrome.
Fluoride: Some people who drink water containing fluoride in excess of the MCL for many years could get bone disease, including pain and
tenderness of the bones. Children may have stained teeth. Note that the level of fluoride in drinking water is controlled to the recommended
0.7 to 1.2 ppm range.
Arsenic: In high concentrations, arsenic is known to be causing cancer in humans and is linked to other health effects such as skin damage and
circulatory problems.
Cyanide: Some people who drink water containing cyanide well in excess of the MEL over many years could experience nerve damage or
problems with their thyroid.
Barium: The amount of barium detected in food and water is usually not high enough to become a health problem.
In 2011 there was a national debate about chromium in drinking water. It was made famous by the
film Erin Brockovich. On February 2011, the drinking water of CBS (City and Borough of Sitka) was
voluntarily tested for total chromium and hexavalent Chromiuim both results were "not detected",
ND.
Total Organic Carbon (TOC) has no health effects. However, the TOC provides a medium for the
formation of disinfection byproducts. These byproducts include trihalomethanes (THMs) and
haloacetic acids (HAA). Water containing these byproducts in excess of the MCL over many years
may cause adverse drinking health effects, liver or kidney problems, nervous system effects, and
may lead to an increased risk of cancer. Sitka results are well below the MCL. CBS monitored
routinely TOC.
Subproductos de desinfección (TTHM y HAA5 muestreados en Cto 4t y TOC de muestrearon mensualmente por término medio)
Contaminant
MCL
Violation
Level
Detected
Unit
Measurement
MCLG MCL
Likely source of contamination to
Total trihalomethanes
(TTHM)
none 20.50 ppb NA 80 Byproduct of chlorination.
Total haloacetic acids
(HA, A5)
none 21.00 ppb NA 60 Byproduct of chlorination.
Total Organic Carbon
(TOC)
none
0.500 – 0.850
Avg. = 0.620
mg/L NA NA
Naturally present in the
environment.
Radioactive Contaminants
Contaminant (2006)
MCL
Violation
Level
Detected
Unit
Measurement
MCLG MCL
Likely source of contamination to
Gross Alpha (Inc. Radon) none 0.19 pCi/L 0 15 Erosion of natural deposits.
Uranium none 0.02 pCi/L 0 30 Erosion of natural deposits.
Radium -226 none 0.19 ppm 0 5 Erosion of natural deposits.
Radium - 228 none 0.22 ppm 0 5 Erosion of natural deposits.

The above tables show our water system incurs no MCL violations. Drinking water CBS (City and
Borough of Sitka) meets or exceeds all federal and state requirements. ADEC confirms that CBS did
not report violations in 2013. We've learned through our monitoring and testing that some
contaminants have been detected. The EPA has determined that the water is safe at these levels.
Water Treatment of Sitka: Blue Lake, our main source of water is very clean in its natural state.
In fact, it is so clean you are not required to filter it before disinfection and distribution. Adequate
disinfection is achieved by adding a small amount of chlorine to ensure safe drinking water
contains no harmful microorganisms. Fluoride is added to increase the natural level of fluoride in
drinking water, as recommended by the Public Health Service and ADEC. Fluoride also helps
reduce the incidence of dental caries. Additional disinfection of the water contained within Blue
Lake is also now required by federal regulations for the fall 2014.
The Water Department presents annual watershed control guidelines for ADEC. That report, along
with this and the above will be filed in the Department of Public Works City of Sitka and is available
for review on the website of the City, www.cityofsitka.com.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough is the largest incorporated city by area
in the U.S., with a total area of 4,811 square miles (12,460.4 km2), of which 2,870 square miles
(7,400 km2) is land and 1,941 square miles (5,030 km2) (40.3%) is water. The non-city Alaskan
borough of North Slope Borough is the largest incorporated area in the U.S.
Sitka displaced Juneau, Alaska as the largest incorporated city in the United States upon the 2000
incorporation with 2,874 square miles (7,440 km2) of incorporated area. Juneau's incorporated area
is 2,717 square miles (7,040 km2). Jacksonville, Florida, is the largest city in area in the contiguous
48 states at 758 square miles (1,960 km2).
Climate[edit]
 Sitka has an oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb) with moderate, but generally cool, temperatures and
abundant precipitation.
 Average annual precipitation is 131.74 inches (3,350 mm); average seasonal snowfall is 33
inches (84 cm), falling on 233 and 19 days respectively.
 The mean annual temperature is 45.3 °F (7.4 °C), with monthly means ranging from 36.4 °F
(2.4 °C) in January to 57.2 °F (14.0 °C) in August.
 Only 5.1 days per year see highs at or above 70 °F (21 °C); conversely, there are only 10 days
with the high not exceeding freezing.[18]
 Extremes range from −1 to 88 °F (−18.3 to 31.1 °C), on February 16 and 17, 1948, and July 30,
1976, respectively.[18]
[hide]Climate data for Sitka, Alaska (Japonski Island, 1981–2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C)
60
(16)
61
(16)
61
(16)
76
(24)
82
(28)
85
(29)
88
(31)
84
(29)
77
(25)
68
(20)
65
(18)
65
(18)
88
(31)
Average high °F
(°C)
40.5
(4.7)
41.3
(5.2)
43.0
(6.1)
48.2
(9)
53.1
(11.7)
57.8
(14.3)
60.4
(15.8)
61.9
(16.6)
57.8
(14.3)
50.5
(10.3)
43.7
(6.5)
41.4
(5.2)
50.0
(10)
Average low °F (°C)
32.3
(0.2)
32.1
(0.1)
32.9
(0.5)
36.8
(2.7)
42.4
(5.8)
47.8
(8.8)
52.0
(11.1)
52.5
(11.4)
48.2
(9)
41.6
(5.3)
35.2
(1.8)
33.1
(0.6)
40.6
(4.8)
Record low °F (°C)
0
(−18)
−1
(−18)
4
(−16)
15
(−9)
29
(−2)
35
(2)
41
(5)
34
(1)
31
(−1)
20
(−7)
2
(−17)
1
(−17)
−1
(−18)
Precipitation inches
(mm)
8.74
(222)
6.26
(159)
5.83
(148.1)
4.26
(108.2)
4.26
(108.2)
2.88
(73.2)
3.99
(101.3)
7.00
(177.8)
11.85
(301)
13.16
(334.3)
9.85
(250.2)
8.59
(218.2)
86.66
(2,201.2)
Snowfall inches
(cm)
9.1
(23.1)
8.5
(21.6)
5.1
(13)
1.0
(2.5)
0
(0)
0
(0)
0
(0)
0
(0)
0
(0)
0.3
(0.8)
5.0
(12.7)
4.0
(10.2)
33.0
(83.8)
Avg. precipitation
days (≥ 0.01 in)
22.0 16.8 18.7 17.2 17.5 15.5 18.6 19.4 22.3 24.4 21.6 21.0 235
Avg. snowy days (≥ 0.1
in)
4.8 4.0 3.3 0.8 0.1 0 0 0 0 0.4 3.3 2.7 19.3
Source: NOAA[18]

Water Flow
Gnternational - Alaska - Driving bulk water
The Director of Public Works, told the Board that the Sawmill Cove Public Works Department
recently conducted a test of the bulk water pipeline. Initial results showed that the pipe can run
water up 43 million gallons per day. However caution was expressed regarding possible variables
that could affect said flow; such as the water level of the dam, the distance from the tank valve, the
height of the tank, the size of the hose valve going to the tank, and so on.
The natural water line begins at the outfall of hydroelectric turbines, so filling a vessel would not
compete with hydroelectric demands for the same water. The illustration also shows that part of the
pipe is 42 "diameter pipe high density polyethylene (HDPE) while the other part of the line is 36"
HDPE. Note: DEG 21 refers to the wall thickness of the pipe. The pipe wall thickness has a capacity
of about 100 PSI of pressure.

THE TUBING
 High density polyethylene (HDPE) with a nominal wall thickness of 100 PSI of pressure.
 Overall length: 2600 feet; from the hydroelectric turbines to shore.
 The mayor natural water line begins at the mouth of hydroelectric turbines.
 The part of the pipeline for the hydroelectric turbines to the underground vault / raw water
building (T connection which divides to supply the incubation plant) is 1,580 linear feet with an
outside diameter of 42 inches.
 Part of the / raw water meter vault (and to the incubator) for off shore end of the pipe is 1020'
linear feet with an external diameter of 36 ". There is a flow meter with a totalizer just after the
dividing section of the incubation plant; after 42" it is reduced to 36".
The initial pressure is reduced from the main hydroelectric dam because it causes the turbines to
spin at a greater speed.
The bulk water pipe is sized to provide 33.6 million gallons of water a day, as it is the
maximum volume that can be extracted from the basin.
Terminal pipe which supplies bulk water ships at the head of Silver Bay.

TRANSPORTATION AND WATER CARE.
Gnternational FC has agreed to the transportation of water through the company, Clarkson
Shipping Services USA INC. Directed by Mr. Jon Swensen from the city of Houston Texas.
The transportation will occur with tankers as described below:
Typical Tanker MR (Capacity of 13,000,000 gallons of water)
VESSEL : Nord Inspiration
IMO NUMBER: : 9441855
EX-NAME : Not Applicable
SDWT : 44996 MT
SDRAFT : 12.038 m
LOA : 179.99 m
BEAM : 32.20 m
FLAG : Panama
BUILT : May 18, 2010
CLASS : Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
STOPPERS : 1 x 204 MT - TONGUE TYPE
CHAIN SIZE : 76 mm
CUBIC 98 PCT : 52692.918 m3
SLOP 98 PCT : 1103.177 m3
SEGREGATIONS : 4
PUMPS : 4 x 1100 Cu. Metres/Hour (VERTICAL CENTRIFUGAL)
TPC/TPI : 51.8 MT / 129.5 LT
BCM : 92.30 m
KTM : 44.99 m
IGS : Yes
COW : Yes
SBT/CBT : SBT
VRS : Yes
GRT : 28798
NRT : 12582
PCNT : 23925
SCNT : 27139.06
DERRICKS : x MT
CRANES : 1 x 10 MT
COATED : PURE EPOXY , FULLY COATED
HULL : Double Hull
CALL SIGN : 3FDJ3
P AND I : UK CLUB
QUALIFIED IND: O'Briens Oil Pollution services, Inc (OOPS)
OSRO : National Response Centre (NRC)
COC/TVEL : Aug 24, 2014
ISPS : Oct 16, 2015

CARE AND CONSERVATION SYSTEM, POTABLE WATER
The oxygenation of the water prevents the need to treat for the removal of algae in drinking
water in any treatment plant, leaving it tasteless and clear.
Procedures for water quality support established by Gnternational Alaska, should be
considered as significant savings to consumers alike. This process starts from the shipment
and remains constant during the course of delivery. Our goal is the delivery of the
mentioned above; pure water of the highest quality in its natural state.
Guillermo Núñez Van Steenberghe
Presidente / CEO

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