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Palm bay Utilities Annual Drinking Water Report - 2011

The 2010 annual water quality report for the City of Palm Bay, Florida, confirms that the drinking water meets all federal and state requirements, sourced from 41 groundwater wells. The utilities department received several national and state awards for exceptional performance and emphasizes sustainability in managing water resources. The report also includes data on water contaminants, monitoring practices, and important health information for vulnerable populations.

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Annual Water Quality Report City of Palm Bay, Florida TESTING PERFORMED IN 2010
 Customer Service (321) 952-3420 Out of the Calling Area (800) 952-3420 After-Hours Emergency (321) 952-3478 (Water & Sewer Related) City Hall (321) 952-3400 Building Department (321) 953-8924 (Permitting/Inspection) Housing and Neighborhood Development (HANDS) (321) 952-3429 Police, Fire & Rescue (321) 952-3456 (Non-Emergency) Public Works Department (321) 952-3438 (Roads, Street Lights, Drainage) For Waste Management & Stormwater billing questions please contact Customer Service at (321) 952-3420. The Orange Blossom became Florida’s state flower in 1909. Director’s Message Above: Palm Bay City Council. Council Meetings are held the first and third Thursday of every month in the Council Chambers located adjacent to City Hall at 120 Malabar Road SE. Council Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and are ideal for sharing ideas, suggestions and feedback regarding the City’s utilities services. You may also share your ideas with the Utilities Advisory Board which meets the fourth Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Utilities Administration Office located at 250 Osmosis Drive SE. Palm Bay Utilities Department is pleased to inform our valued customers and neighbors that our drinking water meets all federal and state requirements. This Annual Water Quality Report is designed to inform you about the quality drinking water and services our staff is dedicated to delivering every day. Federal and state regulations require that we provide this report by mail to all of our customers. Therefore, each year we try to provide you with interesting and useful information about your utility and the city that we call home. This year we have chosen to showcase the talents of our Enterprise Geographic Information Systems (EGIS) staff by providing interesting information through maps. This “atlas” provides some of the latest data from the 2010 U.S. Census and also helps illustrate our vision for future expansion of the water system. Our team works hard to provide you with clean, safe, and reliable drinking water, and those efforts towards becoming a world-class utility organization focused on sustainability are being noticed nationally and throughout the state of Florida. In 2010, your Utilities Department was one of only six utilities recognized nationally with the Gold Award for Exceptional Utility Performance by the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA). Some of the other recognitions received over the last year include the: • 2010 Gold Safety Achievement Award by the United Safety Council • 2010 Water Distribution System Award by the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association (FSAWWA) • 2010 Outstanding Membrane Plant Award by the Southeast Desalting Association (SEDA) • 2010 FSAWWA Water Conservation Award for Excellence (for public service announcements produced by the Brevard Water Resources Conservation Team) Effectively managing our water resources is vital to future generations, and we take our role in sustainability very seriously. Please help us protect and conserve our water resources. If you have any questions about this report or your utility, please feel free to contact me at (321) 952-3410 or visit www.pbud.org. Best regards, Jason Yarborough, ICMA-CM Utilities Director
Our Source Water The City of Palm Bay’s water source is groundwater that is obtained from 41 wells located throughout the city. These wells draw from the Floridan and surficial aquifers. Palm Bay Utilities treats the raw water from its wells using processes known as lime-softening and reverse osmosis. The water is chlorinated for disinfection purposes and then fluoridated for dental health purposes. Source Water Assessments The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) initiated the Source Water Assessment & Protection Program (SWAPP) in 1996. SWAPP Assessments have been performed on Palm Bay’s water system since 2004. The most recent assessment of our system was performed in 2009 by FDEP. The assessment was conducted to provide in- formation about any potential sources of contamination in the vicinity of our wells. There are 8 unique potential sources of contamination identified for this system with low to moderate susceptibility levels. The assessment results are available on the FDEP web site at www.dep.state.fl.us/swapp or they can be obtained by contacting Tim VanDeventer, Water Treatment Plant Superintendent, at (321) 952-3410. Water Sources & Contaminants The sources of drinking water (both tap 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: (a) Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. (b) 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. (c) Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agricul- ture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses. (d) 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. (e) 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, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribes regulations, which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessar- ily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791. Important Health Information Some people may be more vulnerable to contami- nants 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 in- fants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. Environmental Protec- tion Agency/Centers for Disease Control guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbiological con- taminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791). Illustration provided by St. Johns River W ater M anagem ent District
 Action Level (AL) - The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.  Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - 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 treat- ment technology.  Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - 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.  Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) - The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is neces- sary for control of microbial contaminants.  Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) - 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.  Non-Detects (ND) - means not detected and indicates that the substance was not found by laboratory analysis.  Parts per billion (ppb) or micrograms per liter (μg/l) - one part by weight of analyte to 1 billion parts by weight of the water sample.  Parts per million (ppm) - or milligrams per liter (mg/l) - one part by weight of analyte to 1 million parts by weight of the water sample.  Picocurie per liter (pCi/L) - measure of the radioactivity in water. Water Distribution Sample Points In the table below, you may find unfamiliar terms and abbreviations. To help you better understand these terms we have provided the following definitions: po po po po popo popo po po po po po po po po po po popo po popo po po po po popo po po popo po po po po po po popo po po po popo po po po po po popo po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po popo po po po po po popo po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po popo po po po po po po po po po po po po po popo po po po po po popo po po po po popo po po po po po po po po popo po popo po po po po po po po po popo po po po po po po po po po po po po popo po po po popo po po po po po popo po po po po popo po po po po po po po po po popopopo po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po popo po po po po popo po po po po po po popo po po po po po po popo po popo po po po po po popo po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po popo po po po po po po po po po po popo po po po popo £¤1 £¤1 M A L A B A R G R A N T MINTON ELDRON VA L K A R I A SAN FILIPPO C O G A N H I E L D DAIRY W A C O S T A N D R E A M E R I C A N A HOLLYWOOD H A R P E R J A B O M B A R D I E R W Y O M I N G F L O R I D A HURLEY E B E R K R A S S N E R E L D R O N B AY S I D E L A K E S W I C H I TA M A L A B A R P O R T M A L A B A R £¤1 PA C E GLENDALE DEGROODT PA L M B AY BABCOCK F A L L O N J U P I T E R EMERSON LIPSCOMB §¨¦95 O S M O S I S BABCOCKBABCOCK IndianRiver po Lab Sample Pts Service Not Available Water Service Only Water and Sewer Service 1:93,059 0 0.5 10.25 Miles · Palm Bay Utilities Department samples over 100 points through- out the water distribution system monthly. Occasionally you may see our lab technicians collecting samples from an outdoor house spigot to monitor quality. The City will soon be installing per- manent sample points throughout thewatersystemtoreducetheneed to test from a customer’s home. These fixed sample points will be locatedontheCity’ssideofthemeter andwillbeencasedinasecurebox. Over the next year, Palm Bay Utilities Department will be working with FDEP to revise our monitoring plan to include areas where water lines have been recently installed.
City of Palm Bay (PWS 3050442) - 2010 Water Testing Data MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS Better than EPA Standard Contaminant & Unit of Measurement Treatment Plant for Point of Entry (POE) Samples Date of Sample Analysis (Mo./Year) MCL Violation Yes/No Highest Monthly Percentage/Number MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination p Total Coliform Bacteria (% of positive samples) All Treatment Plants & Throughout Distribution System June 2010 No 2.80% 0 5.00% Monthly Samples Naturally present in the environment RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINANTS Better than EPA Standard Contaminant & Unit of Measurement Treatment Plant for Point of Entry (POE) Samples Dates of Sampling (Mo./Year) MCL Violation Yes/No Level Detected Range of Results MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination p Radium 226 + 228 or Combined Radium (pCi/L) Troutman Plant South Regional Plant ASR Well March 2008 Nov. 2007 Jan-Dec 2010 No No No 0.4+/-0.1 0.7+/-0.1 0.524 (running annual avg.) N/A 0.4-0.7 ND - 2.71 0 0 0 5 5 5 Erosion of natural deposits INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS p Arsenic (ppb) Troutman Plant ASR Well March 2008 Jan-Dec 2010 No No 2.4 0.827 (average) N/A ND - 2.8 N/A N/A 10 10 Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes p Barium (ppm) Troutman Plant South Regional Plant ASR Well March 2008 March 2008 March 2009 No No No 0.012 0.015 0.013 N/A N/A N/A 2 2 2 2 2 2 Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits; p Chromium (ppb) ASR Well March 2009 No 2.1 N/A 100 100 Discharge from steel and pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits p Cyanide (ppb) Troutman Plant South Regional Plant March 2008 March 2008 No No 9 7 N/A N/A 200 200 200 200 Discharge from steel/metal factories; discharge from plastic and fertilizer factories Palm Bay Utilities Department routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws, rules and regulations. Except where indicated otherwise, this report is based on the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2010. Data obtained before January 1, 2010, and presented in this report are from the most recent testing done in accordance with the laws, rules and regulations.
INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS - Continued Better than EPA Standard Contaminant & Unit of Measurement Treatment Plant for Point of Entry (POE) Samples Dates of Sampling (Mo./Year) MCL Violation Yes/No Level Detected Range of Results MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination p Fluoride (ppm) Troutman Plant South Regional Plant ASR Well March 2008 March 2008 March 2009 No No No 0.86 0.51 0.642 N/A N/A N/A 4 4 4 4 4 4 Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories; Water additive which promotes strong teeth when at optimum levels of 0.7 to 1.2 ppm. p Nickel (ppb) ASR Well March 2009 No 2.3 N/A N/A 100 Pollution from mining and refining operations; natural oc- currence in the soil. p Nitrate (as Nitrogen) (ppm) Troutman Plant South Regional Plant ASR Well March 2010 March 2010 March 2010 No No No 0.078 0.063 0.1 N/A N/A N/A 10 10 10 10 10 10 Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits p Selenium (ppb) ASR Well March 2009 No 5.2 N/A 50 50 Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from mines p Sodium (ppm) Troutman Plant South Regional Plant ASR Well March 2008 April 2008 March 2009 No No No 65 64 36.7 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 160 160 160 Salt water intrusion, leaching from soil SYNTHETIC ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS p 2, 4, 5-TP (Silvex) (ppb) Troutman Plant June 2008 No 0.038 ND-0.038 50 50 Residue of banned herbicide VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS p Toluene (ppm) Troutman Plant Sept. 2010 No 0.0007 N/A 1 1 Discharge from petroleum factories p Xylenes (ppm) South Regional Plant August 2010 No 0.0007 N/A 10 10 Discharge from petroleum factories; discharge from chemical factories
STAGE 1 DISINFECTANTS AND DISINFECTION BY-PRODUCTS - REGULATED AT DISTRIBUTION Better than EPA Standard Contaminant & Unit of Measurement Dates of Sampling (Mo./Year) MCL or MRDL Violation Yes/No Level Detected Range of Results MCLG or MRDLG MCL or MRDL Likely Source of Contamination p Chloramines (ppm) Jan. - Dec. 2010 No 3.2 (running annual avg.) 2.9 - 3.5 4 (MRDLG) 4 (MRDL) Water additive used to control microbes p Haloacetic acids (five) (HAA5) (ppb) July 2010 No 4.9 (annual avg) 2.1 - 9.9 N/A 60 By-product of drinking water disinfection p TTHM (Total Trihalomethanes) (ppb) July 2010 No 23.8 (annual avg) 11.5 - 48.3 N/A 80 By-product of drinking water disinfection LEAD AND COPPER - HOME SAMPLING Better than EPA Standard Contaminant & Unit of Measurement Dates of Sampling (Mo./Year) AL Exceeded Yes/No 90th Percentile Result No. of sampling sites exceeding the AL MCLG AL (Action Level) Likely Source of Contamination p Copper (tap water) (ppm) Sept. 2010 No 0.029 None 1.3 1.3 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives p Lead (tap water) (ppb) Sept. 2010 No 5.4 2 0 15 Corrosion of household plumbing system; erosion of natural deposits LEAD AND DRINKING WATER 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. Palm Bay Utilities Department is responsible for providing high qualiaty 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 water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drink- ing water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791) or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
Palm Bay, Florida Brevard County’s largest city, with approximately 103,190 residents spanning over 100 square miles. Source: 2010 U.S. Census
Hurricane Paint Ball Park is one of Palm Bay’s 24 exciting parks located throughout the City. The Paint Ball Park is open on weekends and public school holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit www.pbfl.org/parks to learn more about City parks and special events. One of the gems of Palm Bay’s Park system is the Turkey Creek Sanctuary and the Margaret Hames Nature Center. The Sanctuary is over 100 acres of natural Florida along the banks of Turkey Creek. Located behind the Community Center and next to the Palm Bay Library at 1502 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, visitors can enjoy kayaking canoeing, jogging trails, the nature center and watching wildlife. The park is open from 7:00 a.m. until sunset, and admission is free. The City broke ground on the new City Hall Annex on January 11, 2011. The new facility will enable all City services to be centrally located. All City depart- ments currently housed in the Bank Building at 5240 Babcock Street NE will move to City Hall. The three-story, approximately 27,000 square foot facil- ity is expected to open in September 2011. Visit Palm Bay City Hall Annex on Facebook to watch the progress.
Our Mission . . . Palm Bay Utilities Department’s desire is to provide everyone within the City with access to clean, safe, reliable drinking water. However, with limited resources and mixed responses to previous attempts to expand the system, the City wants to focus the expansion efforts in those areas with the most property owners both interested in connecting and likely to connect should public water be made available. In September 2010, property owners without access to City water were surveyed to gauge their interest in connecting to the City’s municipal water system. This study was conducted to reflect the current economic condition and demographic changes of the City since the initial 2006 Water Demand Study. This study was commissioned by the City to assist in determining where the expansion of the public water system is most economically feasible, through the means of a community survey, demographic analysis and revenue projections. The results from this study are a vital component considered in the Utilities Department’s long-term planning for future utilities infrastructure projects throughout the City. The study was conducted across the remaining 18 residential units in the City that do not currently have access to City water. The survey identified five areas with the most interest in connecting to the City’s water system. Those areas include: Port Malabar Unit 26, Port Malabar Unit 36, Port Malabar Unit 14, Port Malabar Unit 22 and Port Malabar Unit 37. A summary of the recent Water Demand Survey can be found at www.pbud.org. Although these five service units have been specifically highlighted because of their positive characteristics that would support expansion, they should not be regarded as the only service units worthy of consideration for community investment projects. Ultimately, the decision to expand City water to any area of the city lies in the hands of the residents that reside there. Due to the limited resources currently available for such projects, the Utilities Department will primarily depend on the City’s special assessment process to help fund such future projects. Self-determination by neighbors through the special assessment program is the fastest way to bring water to our community. Expanding the Water System to provide superior drinking water and advanced treatment and disposal of wastewater through an effective utility system reflecting responsible environmental stewardship while striving to exceed customers’ expectations.
G R A N T MINTON EMERSON C O G A N H I E L D DEGROODT DAIRY W A C O GLENDALE F A L L O N LIPSCOMB F L O R I D A HURLEY BABCOCK E L D R O N W I C H I T A LAMPLIGHTER M A L A B A R V A L K A R I A P A L M B AY P A C E ROBERTJ CONLAN B A Y S I D E L A K E S O S M O S I S BABCOCK §¨¦95 §¨¦95 £¤1 £¤1 W A L D E N W Y O M I N G HOLLYWOOD E B E R S T A N D R E J A B O M B A R D I E R H A R P E R J U P I T E R SANFILIPPO JUPITER KRASSNER P O R T M A L A B A R TRO U T M AN A M E R I C A N A M A L A B A R S A N F I L I P P O R I V I E RA ELDRON MARIPO S A BREVARDCOUNTY BREVARD COUNTY IndianRiver UNIT 26 UNIT 14 UNIT 20 UNIT 19 UNIT 37 UNIT 32 UNIT 36 UNIT 17 UNIT 18 MELBOURNE GRANT/ VALKARIA MALABAR WEST MELBOURNE UNIT 30 UNIT 25 UNIT 46 UNIT 24 UNIT 23 U N IT 22 UNIT 15 UNIT49 UNIT 41 UNIT 39 · 0 1 2 3 Miles Proposed Transmission Line Extensions Reclaimed Water Service Area Water Service Only Water and Sewer Service Designed & Permitted In Development uture Water Expansion F Since 2010, Palm Bay Utilities Department has been able to extend municipal water service to the resi- dential areas known as Port Malabar Units 12 and 16. The completion of both projects provided approximately 3,400 parcels with access to the City’s water service. In addition, these proj- ects have bolstered the City’s fire pro- tection capabilities with the addition of 193 fire hydrants. Contingent on funding, Palm Bay Utilities plans to install transmission lines along portions of DeGroodt Road SE, Osmosis Drive SE, San Filippo Drive SE and Cogan Drive SE to fully connect the water sys- tem. This project would provide the Utilities Department with the ability to further expand service into the south- ern units of the City in the future. In addition to providing safe drinking water to our neighbors, another criti- cal reason for this project is to provide better fire protection for our neighbors located in those southernmost units. Several areas throughout the City are designed and permitted for water ser- vice installation (as shown on the left). Utilities staff is also developing plans for additional areas (shown in red). When making decisions about where to expand water service, the Utilities Department gives careful consider- ation to the results of the 2010 Water Demand Study and various other key decision making factors.
Vital for economic growth lean, Safe, Reliable Drinking Water is . . . C The City of Palm Bay has over 1,600 businesses that are vital to the econ- omy and our quality of life. When you think about economic growth and development, you may not consid- er the value of having infrastructure in place to provide clean, safe, reli- able drinking water. Businesses and developments need access to reliable utilities services and many times the availability of such resources can be a deciding factor for businesses wishing to operate within our City limits. Palm Bay is conveniently located on Florida’s Space Coast and is fortunate to be home to many high tech employ- ers as noted in the map on the left. The City of Palm Bay is strategically planning for future growth. As the City continues to grow and rebound from the downturned economy, City officials hope to attract developers and com- panies to locate in Sustainable Market and Reinvestment Target (SMART) Areas. By creating the SMART Areas, property owners in the designated ar- eas can take advantage of financial and economic incentives from the State of Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Brownfield Redevel- opment Program and Enterprise Flori- da, Inc. to help in either redeveloping or developing their properties. It is hoped that by designating the SMART Areas, the City will be more attractive for businesses to stay, expand and locate in the City, thus providing jobs and expanding the City’s tax base. DRS Shapes Group LTD Stingray 56 Inc. AERO Decals Inc. Far Research Inc. M C Assembly Inc. Globe Wireless Inc. AAR Airlift Group Inc. Spectrum Microwave Inc. Hi Tech Fabrications Inc. Harris Corporation Intersil Communications Inc. The Software Specialists Inc. MRIGlobal Advanced Magnet Lab Inc. Data Management Association Inc. DAIRY LIPSCOMB RIVIERA EMERSON F A L L O N F L O R I D A P A L M B A Y BABCOCK P O R T M A L A B A R F L O R I D A A M E R I C A N A ROBERTJCONLAN M A L A B A R J U P I T E R M A L A B A R BABCOCK EMERSON P A L M B A Y E B E R M A L A B A R DAIRY R I V I E R A J U P I T E R BABCOCK EMERSON TROUTMAN ELDRON BCOCK M A L A B A R EMERSON BABCOCK MINTON J U P I T E R ELDRON V A L K A R I A H I E L D P A L M B AY P A C E SANFILIPPO A M E R I C A N A P O R T M A L A B A R DAIRY GLENDALE F A L L O N H A R P E R W Y O M I N G LIPSCOMB J A B O M B A R D I E R HURLEY E B E R GARVEY §¨¦95 Riverview SMART Area North SMART Area Central SMART Area WestTech SMART Area §¨¦95 £¤1 §¨¦95 £¤1 Indian River Atlantic Ocean High Tech Employers Sustainable Market and Reinvestment Target (SMART) Areas
G R A N T MINTON EMERSON C O G A N H I E L D DEGROODT DAIRY W A C O GLENDALE F A L L O N LIPSCOMB F L O R I D A HURLEY BABCO E L D R O N W I C H I T A LAMPLIGHTER M A L A B A R V A L K A R I A P A L M B AY P A C E ROBERTJ CONLAN B AY S I D E L A K E S OCK O S M O S I S BABCOCK §¨¦95 §¨¦95 £¤1 £¤1 W A L D E N W Y O M I N G HOLLYWOO E B E R S T A N D R E J A B O M B A R D I E R H A R P E R J U P I T E R SANFILIPPO JUPITER KRASSNER P O R T M A L A B A R TRO U T M AN A M E R I C A N A M A L A B A R S A N F I L I P P O R I V I E RA ELDRON MARIPO S A ![ ^ Center of Population Geographic Center of City IndianRiver AtlanticOcean Legend ^ Center of Population ![ Geographic Center Highest Population Density Lowest Population Density Palm Bay’s Population Density • The 2010 Census estimated Palm Bay’s total population at 103,190 people, making it the largest and most populous in Brevard County. • Palm Bay is the 18th most populous city in Florida. • Brevard County is the 10th most populous in Florida with 543,376 people. The oldest house in Palm Bay was built in 1910. In 2006, 3,556 new structures were built. The most of anytime in Palm Bay’s history. Fun Facts Median Age The median age for the city of Palm Bay is 39.8 years old. AGE DISTRIBUTION Under 15 19.4% 15-24 13.1% 25-44 24.3% 45-64 27.9% 65 and over 15.2%
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Where Does Your Money Go? The Utilities Department strives to keep its operating costs at a minimum. Since 2008, efficiency initiatives have been put in place throughout the organization to reduce energy consumption and costs. Have you ever wondered how your utility bill payment is used? Below is an illustration showing how a dollar of your payment breaks down and how it is used to provide our customers with the best service possible. For example, approximately $0.29 of every dollar received funds the organization’s operating expenses. 30.65% 4.70% 8.66% 26.60% 29.39% PILOT or Payment in Lieu of Taxes: This is the amount of money the Utilities Department transfers back to the City’s General Fund. This is the equivalent amount of property taxes the Utilities Department would pay if the system was privately owned. System Reinvestment: This represents the amount budgeted for renewal and replacement of equipment, major repairs and capital for new equipment. Debt Service: This represents the principal and interest payment on bonds that have been issued to buy and make improvements to the water/wastewater system. This includes water/wastewater treat- ment plants, water/sewer lines, and the purchase of the utilities system from General Development Corporation. This is the amount that it takes to operate and bill for the system (electricity, chemicals, fuel, maintenance, billing). Operating Expenses: Personnel: This represents the cost of employees’ salaries and includes benefits such as: health insurance, retirement, worker’s compensation, social security and medicare. No. Palm Bay Utilities Department does not receive any portion of property taxes. The Department is funded solely by our customers. Reduction in hauling costs as a result of a new belt filter press that enables the Utility to more effectively dispose of biosolids produced from the wastewater treatment process. $300,000 Annual Savings 27% Cost Savings 75% Do My Property Taxes Pay for Utilities Infrastructure and Services? Reduction in Energy Costs at Water Plants since 2008.
Your Opinion Counts. Please tell us how we are doing. Take our brief customer service survey at www.pbud.org. The paper used in this report contains recycled content. Please remember to recycle. 250 Osmosis Drive SE Palm Bay, FL 32909

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Palm bay Utilities Annual Drinking Water Report - 2011

  • 1.
    Annual Water QualityReport City of Palm Bay, Florida TESTING PERFORMED IN 2010
  • 2.
     Customer Service (321)952-3420 Out of the Calling Area (800) 952-3420 After-Hours Emergency (321) 952-3478 (Water & Sewer Related) City Hall (321) 952-3400 Building Department (321) 953-8924 (Permitting/Inspection) Housing and Neighborhood Development (HANDS) (321) 952-3429 Police, Fire & Rescue (321) 952-3456 (Non-Emergency) Public Works Department (321) 952-3438 (Roads, Street Lights, Drainage) For Waste Management & Stormwater billing questions please contact Customer Service at (321) 952-3420. The Orange Blossom became Florida’s state flower in 1909. Director’s Message Above: Palm Bay City Council. Council Meetings are held the first and third Thursday of every month in the Council Chambers located adjacent to City Hall at 120 Malabar Road SE. Council Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and are ideal for sharing ideas, suggestions and feedback regarding the City’s utilities services. You may also share your ideas with the Utilities Advisory Board which meets the fourth Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Utilities Administration Office located at 250 Osmosis Drive SE. Palm Bay Utilities Department is pleased to inform our valued customers and neighbors that our drinking water meets all federal and state requirements. This Annual Water Quality Report is designed to inform you about the quality drinking water and services our staff is dedicated to delivering every day. Federal and state regulations require that we provide this report by mail to all of our customers. Therefore, each year we try to provide you with interesting and useful information about your utility and the city that we call home. This year we have chosen to showcase the talents of our Enterprise Geographic Information Systems (EGIS) staff by providing interesting information through maps. This “atlas” provides some of the latest data from the 2010 U.S. Census and also helps illustrate our vision for future expansion of the water system. Our team works hard to provide you with clean, safe, and reliable drinking water, and those efforts towards becoming a world-class utility organization focused on sustainability are being noticed nationally and throughout the state of Florida. In 2010, your Utilities Department was one of only six utilities recognized nationally with the Gold Award for Exceptional Utility Performance by the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA). Some of the other recognitions received over the last year include the: • 2010 Gold Safety Achievement Award by the United Safety Council • 2010 Water Distribution System Award by the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association (FSAWWA) • 2010 Outstanding Membrane Plant Award by the Southeast Desalting Association (SEDA) • 2010 FSAWWA Water Conservation Award for Excellence (for public service announcements produced by the Brevard Water Resources Conservation Team) Effectively managing our water resources is vital to future generations, and we take our role in sustainability very seriously. Please help us protect and conserve our water resources. If you have any questions about this report or your utility, please feel free to contact me at (321) 952-3410 or visit www.pbud.org. Best regards, Jason Yarborough, ICMA-CM Utilities Director
  • 3.
    Our Source Water TheCity of Palm Bay’s water source is groundwater that is obtained from 41 wells located throughout the city. These wells draw from the Floridan and surficial aquifers. Palm Bay Utilities treats the raw water from its wells using processes known as lime-softening and reverse osmosis. The water is chlorinated for disinfection purposes and then fluoridated for dental health purposes. Source Water Assessments The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) initiated the Source Water Assessment & Protection Program (SWAPP) in 1996. SWAPP Assessments have been performed on Palm Bay’s water system since 2004. The most recent assessment of our system was performed in 2009 by FDEP. The assessment was conducted to provide in- formation about any potential sources of contamination in the vicinity of our wells. There are 8 unique potential sources of contamination identified for this system with low to moderate susceptibility levels. The assessment results are available on the FDEP web site at www.dep.state.fl.us/swapp or they can be obtained by contacting Tim VanDeventer, Water Treatment Plant Superintendent, at (321) 952-3410. Water Sources & Contaminants The sources of drinking water (both tap 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: (a) Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. (b) 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. (c) Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agricul- ture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses. (d) 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. (e) 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, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribes regulations, which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessar- ily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791. Important Health Information Some people may be more vulnerable to contami- nants 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 in- fants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. Environmental Protec- tion Agency/Centers for Disease Control guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbiological con- taminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791). Illustration provided by St. Johns River W ater M anagem ent District
  • 4.
     Action Level(AL) - The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.  Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - 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 treat- ment technology.  Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - 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.  Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) - The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is neces- sary for control of microbial contaminants.  Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) - 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.  Non-Detects (ND) - means not detected and indicates that the substance was not found by laboratory analysis.  Parts per billion (ppb) or micrograms per liter (μg/l) - one part by weight of analyte to 1 billion parts by weight of the water sample.  Parts per million (ppm) - or milligrams per liter (mg/l) - one part by weight of analyte to 1 million parts by weight of the water sample.  Picocurie per liter (pCi/L) - measure of the radioactivity in water. Water Distribution Sample Points In the table below, you may find unfamiliar terms and abbreviations. To help you better understand these terms we have provided the following definitions: po po po po popo popo po po po po po po po po po po popo po popo po po po po popo po po popo po po po po po po popo po po po popo po po po po po popo po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po popo po po po po po popo po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po popo po po po po po po po po po po po po po popo po po po po po popo po po po po popo po po po po po po po po popo po popo po po po po po po po po popo po po po po po po po po po po po po popo po po po popo po po po po po popo po po po po popo po po po po po po po po po popopopo po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po popo po po po po popo po po po po po po popo po po po po po po popo po popo po po po po po popo po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po po popo po po po po po po po po po po popo po po po popo £¤1 £¤1 M A L A B A R G R A N T MINTON ELDRON VA L K A R I A SAN FILIPPO C O G A N H I E L D DAIRY W A C O S T A N D R E A M E R I C A N A HOLLYWOOD H A R P E R J A B O M B A R D I E R W Y O M I N G F L O R I D A HURLEY E B E R K R A S S N E R E L D R O N B AY S I D E L A K E S W I C H I TA M A L A B A R P O R T M A L A B A R £¤1 PA C E GLENDALE DEGROODT PA L M B AY BABCOCK F A L L O N J U P I T E R EMERSON LIPSCOMB §¨¦95 O S M O S I S BABCOCKBABCOCK IndianRiver po Lab Sample Pts Service Not Available Water Service Only Water and Sewer Service 1:93,059 0 0.5 10.25 Miles · Palm Bay Utilities Department samples over 100 points through- out the water distribution system monthly. Occasionally you may see our lab technicians collecting samples from an outdoor house spigot to monitor quality. The City will soon be installing per- manent sample points throughout thewatersystemtoreducetheneed to test from a customer’s home. These fixed sample points will be locatedontheCity’ssideofthemeter andwillbeencasedinasecurebox. Over the next year, Palm Bay Utilities Department will be working with FDEP to revise our monitoring plan to include areas where water lines have been recently installed.
  • 5.
    City of PalmBay (PWS 3050442) - 2010 Water Testing Data MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS Better than EPA Standard Contaminant & Unit of Measurement Treatment Plant for Point of Entry (POE) Samples Date of Sample Analysis (Mo./Year) MCL Violation Yes/No Highest Monthly Percentage/Number MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination p Total Coliform Bacteria (% of positive samples) All Treatment Plants & Throughout Distribution System June 2010 No 2.80% 0 5.00% Monthly Samples Naturally present in the environment RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINANTS Better than EPA Standard Contaminant & Unit of Measurement Treatment Plant for Point of Entry (POE) Samples Dates of Sampling (Mo./Year) MCL Violation Yes/No Level Detected Range of Results MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination p Radium 226 + 228 or Combined Radium (pCi/L) Troutman Plant South Regional Plant ASR Well March 2008 Nov. 2007 Jan-Dec 2010 No No No 0.4+/-0.1 0.7+/-0.1 0.524 (running annual avg.) N/A 0.4-0.7 ND - 2.71 0 0 0 5 5 5 Erosion of natural deposits INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS p Arsenic (ppb) Troutman Plant ASR Well March 2008 Jan-Dec 2010 No No 2.4 0.827 (average) N/A ND - 2.8 N/A N/A 10 10 Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes p Barium (ppm) Troutman Plant South Regional Plant ASR Well March 2008 March 2008 March 2009 No No No 0.012 0.015 0.013 N/A N/A N/A 2 2 2 2 2 2 Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits; p Chromium (ppb) ASR Well March 2009 No 2.1 N/A 100 100 Discharge from steel and pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits p Cyanide (ppb) Troutman Plant South Regional Plant March 2008 March 2008 No No 9 7 N/A N/A 200 200 200 200 Discharge from steel/metal factories; discharge from plastic and fertilizer factories Palm Bay Utilities Department routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws, rules and regulations. Except where indicated otherwise, this report is based on the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2010. Data obtained before January 1, 2010, and presented in this report are from the most recent testing done in accordance with the laws, rules and regulations.
  • 6.
    INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS -Continued Better than EPA Standard Contaminant & Unit of Measurement Treatment Plant for Point of Entry (POE) Samples Dates of Sampling (Mo./Year) MCL Violation Yes/No Level Detected Range of Results MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination p Fluoride (ppm) Troutman Plant South Regional Plant ASR Well March 2008 March 2008 March 2009 No No No 0.86 0.51 0.642 N/A N/A N/A 4 4 4 4 4 4 Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories; Water additive which promotes strong teeth when at optimum levels of 0.7 to 1.2 ppm. p Nickel (ppb) ASR Well March 2009 No 2.3 N/A N/A 100 Pollution from mining and refining operations; natural oc- currence in the soil. p Nitrate (as Nitrogen) (ppm) Troutman Plant South Regional Plant ASR Well March 2010 March 2010 March 2010 No No No 0.078 0.063 0.1 N/A N/A N/A 10 10 10 10 10 10 Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits p Selenium (ppb) ASR Well March 2009 No 5.2 N/A 50 50 Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from mines p Sodium (ppm) Troutman Plant South Regional Plant ASR Well March 2008 April 2008 March 2009 No No No 65 64 36.7 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 160 160 160 Salt water intrusion, leaching from soil SYNTHETIC ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS p 2, 4, 5-TP (Silvex) (ppb) Troutman Plant June 2008 No 0.038 ND-0.038 50 50 Residue of banned herbicide VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS p Toluene (ppm) Troutman Plant Sept. 2010 No 0.0007 N/A 1 1 Discharge from petroleum factories p Xylenes (ppm) South Regional Plant August 2010 No 0.0007 N/A 10 10 Discharge from petroleum factories; discharge from chemical factories
  • 7.
    STAGE 1 DISINFECTANTSAND DISINFECTION BY-PRODUCTS - REGULATED AT DISTRIBUTION Better than EPA Standard Contaminant & Unit of Measurement Dates of Sampling (Mo./Year) MCL or MRDL Violation Yes/No Level Detected Range of Results MCLG or MRDLG MCL or MRDL Likely Source of Contamination p Chloramines (ppm) Jan. - Dec. 2010 No 3.2 (running annual avg.) 2.9 - 3.5 4 (MRDLG) 4 (MRDL) Water additive used to control microbes p Haloacetic acids (five) (HAA5) (ppb) July 2010 No 4.9 (annual avg) 2.1 - 9.9 N/A 60 By-product of drinking water disinfection p TTHM (Total Trihalomethanes) (ppb) July 2010 No 23.8 (annual avg) 11.5 - 48.3 N/A 80 By-product of drinking water disinfection LEAD AND COPPER - HOME SAMPLING Better than EPA Standard Contaminant & Unit of Measurement Dates of Sampling (Mo./Year) AL Exceeded Yes/No 90th Percentile Result No. of sampling sites exceeding the AL MCLG AL (Action Level) Likely Source of Contamination p Copper (tap water) (ppm) Sept. 2010 No 0.029 None 1.3 1.3 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives p Lead (tap water) (ppb) Sept. 2010 No 5.4 2 0 15 Corrosion of household plumbing system; erosion of natural deposits LEAD AND DRINKING WATER 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. Palm Bay Utilities Department is responsible for providing high qualiaty 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 water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drink- ing water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791) or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
  • 8.
    Palm Bay, Florida BrevardCounty’s largest city, with approximately 103,190 residents spanning over 100 square miles. Source: 2010 U.S. Census
  • 9.
    Hurricane Paint BallPark is one of Palm Bay’s 24 exciting parks located throughout the City. The Paint Ball Park is open on weekends and public school holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit www.pbfl.org/parks to learn more about City parks and special events. One of the gems of Palm Bay’s Park system is the Turkey Creek Sanctuary and the Margaret Hames Nature Center. The Sanctuary is over 100 acres of natural Florida along the banks of Turkey Creek. Located behind the Community Center and next to the Palm Bay Library at 1502 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, visitors can enjoy kayaking canoeing, jogging trails, the nature center and watching wildlife. The park is open from 7:00 a.m. until sunset, and admission is free. The City broke ground on the new City Hall Annex on January 11, 2011. The new facility will enable all City services to be centrally located. All City depart- ments currently housed in the Bank Building at 5240 Babcock Street NE will move to City Hall. The three-story, approximately 27,000 square foot facil- ity is expected to open in September 2011. Visit Palm Bay City Hall Annex on Facebook to watch the progress.
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    Our Mission .. . Palm Bay Utilities Department’s desire is to provide everyone within the City with access to clean, safe, reliable drinking water. However, with limited resources and mixed responses to previous attempts to expand the system, the City wants to focus the expansion efforts in those areas with the most property owners both interested in connecting and likely to connect should public water be made available. In September 2010, property owners without access to City water were surveyed to gauge their interest in connecting to the City’s municipal water system. This study was conducted to reflect the current economic condition and demographic changes of the City since the initial 2006 Water Demand Study. This study was commissioned by the City to assist in determining where the expansion of the public water system is most economically feasible, through the means of a community survey, demographic analysis and revenue projections. The results from this study are a vital component considered in the Utilities Department’s long-term planning for future utilities infrastructure projects throughout the City. The study was conducted across the remaining 18 residential units in the City that do not currently have access to City water. The survey identified five areas with the most interest in connecting to the City’s water system. Those areas include: Port Malabar Unit 26, Port Malabar Unit 36, Port Malabar Unit 14, Port Malabar Unit 22 and Port Malabar Unit 37. A summary of the recent Water Demand Survey can be found at www.pbud.org. Although these five service units have been specifically highlighted because of their positive characteristics that would support expansion, they should not be regarded as the only service units worthy of consideration for community investment projects. Ultimately, the decision to expand City water to any area of the city lies in the hands of the residents that reside there. Due to the limited resources currently available for such projects, the Utilities Department will primarily depend on the City’s special assessment process to help fund such future projects. Self-determination by neighbors through the special assessment program is the fastest way to bring water to our community. Expanding the Water System to provide superior drinking water and advanced treatment and disposal of wastewater through an effective utility system reflecting responsible environmental stewardship while striving to exceed customers’ expectations.
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    G R AN T MINTON EMERSON C O G A N H I E L D DEGROODT DAIRY W A C O GLENDALE F A L L O N LIPSCOMB F L O R I D A HURLEY BABCOCK E L D R O N W I C H I T A LAMPLIGHTER M A L A B A R V A L K A R I A P A L M B AY P A C E ROBERTJ CONLAN B A Y S I D E L A K E S O S M O S I S BABCOCK §¨¦95 §¨¦95 £¤1 £¤1 W A L D E N W Y O M I N G HOLLYWOOD E B E R S T A N D R E J A B O M B A R D I E R H A R P E R J U P I T E R SANFILIPPO JUPITER KRASSNER P O R T M A L A B A R TRO U T M AN A M E R I C A N A M A L A B A R S A N F I L I P P O R I V I E RA ELDRON MARIPO S A BREVARDCOUNTY BREVARD COUNTY IndianRiver UNIT 26 UNIT 14 UNIT 20 UNIT 19 UNIT 37 UNIT 32 UNIT 36 UNIT 17 UNIT 18 MELBOURNE GRANT/ VALKARIA MALABAR WEST MELBOURNE UNIT 30 UNIT 25 UNIT 46 UNIT 24 UNIT 23 U N IT 22 UNIT 15 UNIT49 UNIT 41 UNIT 39 · 0 1 2 3 Miles Proposed Transmission Line Extensions Reclaimed Water Service Area Water Service Only Water and Sewer Service Designed & Permitted In Development uture Water Expansion F Since 2010, Palm Bay Utilities Department has been able to extend municipal water service to the resi- dential areas known as Port Malabar Units 12 and 16. The completion of both projects provided approximately 3,400 parcels with access to the City’s water service. In addition, these proj- ects have bolstered the City’s fire pro- tection capabilities with the addition of 193 fire hydrants. Contingent on funding, Palm Bay Utilities plans to install transmission lines along portions of DeGroodt Road SE, Osmosis Drive SE, San Filippo Drive SE and Cogan Drive SE to fully connect the water sys- tem. This project would provide the Utilities Department with the ability to further expand service into the south- ern units of the City in the future. In addition to providing safe drinking water to our neighbors, another criti- cal reason for this project is to provide better fire protection for our neighbors located in those southernmost units. Several areas throughout the City are designed and permitted for water ser- vice installation (as shown on the left). Utilities staff is also developing plans for additional areas (shown in red). When making decisions about where to expand water service, the Utilities Department gives careful consider- ation to the results of the 2010 Water Demand Study and various other key decision making factors.
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    Vital for economicgrowth lean, Safe, Reliable Drinking Water is . . . C The City of Palm Bay has over 1,600 businesses that are vital to the econ- omy and our quality of life. When you think about economic growth and development, you may not consid- er the value of having infrastructure in place to provide clean, safe, reli- able drinking water. Businesses and developments need access to reliable utilities services and many times the availability of such resources can be a deciding factor for businesses wishing to operate within our City limits. Palm Bay is conveniently located on Florida’s Space Coast and is fortunate to be home to many high tech employ- ers as noted in the map on the left. The City of Palm Bay is strategically planning for future growth. As the City continues to grow and rebound from the downturned economy, City officials hope to attract developers and com- panies to locate in Sustainable Market and Reinvestment Target (SMART) Areas. By creating the SMART Areas, property owners in the designated ar- eas can take advantage of financial and economic incentives from the State of Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Brownfield Redevel- opment Program and Enterprise Flori- da, Inc. to help in either redeveloping or developing their properties. It is hoped that by designating the SMART Areas, the City will be more attractive for businesses to stay, expand and locate in the City, thus providing jobs and expanding the City’s tax base. DRS Shapes Group LTD Stingray 56 Inc. AERO Decals Inc. Far Research Inc. M C Assembly Inc. Globe Wireless Inc. AAR Airlift Group Inc. Spectrum Microwave Inc. Hi Tech Fabrications Inc. Harris Corporation Intersil Communications Inc. The Software Specialists Inc. MRIGlobal Advanced Magnet Lab Inc. Data Management Association Inc. DAIRY LIPSCOMB RIVIERA EMERSON F A L L O N F L O R I D A P A L M B A Y BABCOCK P O R T M A L A B A R F L O R I D A A M E R I C A N A ROBERTJCONLAN M A L A B A R J U P I T E R M A L A B A R BABCOCK EMERSON P A L M B A Y E B E R M A L A B A R DAIRY R I V I E R A J U P I T E R BABCOCK EMERSON TROUTMAN ELDRON BCOCK M A L A B A R EMERSON BABCOCK MINTON J U P I T E R ELDRON V A L K A R I A H I E L D P A L M B AY P A C E SANFILIPPO A M E R I C A N A P O R T M A L A B A R DAIRY GLENDALE F A L L O N H A R P E R W Y O M I N G LIPSCOMB J A B O M B A R D I E R HURLEY E B E R GARVEY §¨¦95 Riverview SMART Area North SMART Area Central SMART Area WestTech SMART Area §¨¦95 £¤1 §¨¦95 £¤1 Indian River Atlantic Ocean High Tech Employers Sustainable Market and Reinvestment Target (SMART) Areas
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    G R AN T MINTON EMERSON C O G A N H I E L D DEGROODT DAIRY W A C O GLENDALE F A L L O N LIPSCOMB F L O R I D A HURLEY BABCO E L D R O N W I C H I T A LAMPLIGHTER M A L A B A R V A L K A R I A P A L M B AY P A C E ROBERTJ CONLAN B AY S I D E L A K E S OCK O S M O S I S BABCOCK §¨¦95 §¨¦95 £¤1 £¤1 W A L D E N W Y O M I N G HOLLYWOO E B E R S T A N D R E J A B O M B A R D I E R H A R P E R J U P I T E R SANFILIPPO JUPITER KRASSNER P O R T M A L A B A R TRO U T M AN A M E R I C A N A M A L A B A R S A N F I L I P P O R I V I E RA ELDRON MARIPO S A ![ ^ Center of Population Geographic Center of City IndianRiver AtlanticOcean Legend ^ Center of Population ![ Geographic Center Highest Population Density Lowest Population Density Palm Bay’s Population Density • The 2010 Census estimated Palm Bay’s total population at 103,190 people, making it the largest and most populous in Brevard County. • Palm Bay is the 18th most populous city in Florida. • Brevard County is the 10th most populous in Florida with 543,376 people. The oldest house in Palm Bay was built in 1910. In 2006, 3,556 new structures were built. The most of anytime in Palm Bay’s history. Fun Facts Median Age The median age for the city of Palm Bay is 39.8 years old. AGE DISTRIBUTION Under 15 19.4% 15-24 13.1% 25-44 24.3% 45-64 27.9% 65 and over 15.2%
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    [Ç [Ç [Ç [Ç [Ç [Ç £¤1 £¤1 BABCOCK M A LA B A R G R A N T MINTON M I C C O ELDRON VA L K A R I A SAN FILIPPO C O G A N H I E L D DAIRY W A C O S T A N D R E A M E R I C A N A HOLLYWOOD H A R P E R J A B O M B A R D I E R W Y O M I N G F L O R I D A HURLEY E B E R K R A S S N E R E L D R O N B AY S I D E L A K E S W I C H I TA M A L A B A R P O R T M A L A B A R £¤1 PA C E GLENDALE DEGROODT PA L M B A Y BABCOCK F A L L O N J U P I T E R EMERSON LIPSCOMB §¨¦95 O S M O S I S BABCOCKBABCOCK [Ç Bald Eagle Nests Boundary Canal Trail Unpaved Trails Blueway Trails Estuarine and Marine Deepwater Estuarine and Marine Wetland Freshwater Emergent Wetland Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland Freshwater Pond Lake River/Stream EEL - Environmentally Endangered Lands Conservation Future Land Use SJRWMD Conservation Areas IndianRiver ·£¤1 §¨¦95 Each year the State of Florida and the City of Palm Bay declare April as Water Conservation Month because it is typically our driest month with the lowest amount of rain- fall. Although we celebrate this in April, we should be mind- ful of our water resources year round. Here are a few con- servation tips that we encourage you to put into practice: • Water your lawn only “as needed” and only before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. on your designated days. A hearty rain eliminates the need for watering for as long as two weeks. • Use a solar pool cover to slow evaporation from your swimming pool. • Operate the dishwasher and washing machine with full loads at the proper settings. • Fix leaks as soon as you notice them. On average, more than 10,000 gallons of water are wasted every year due to running toilets, dripping faucets and other household leaks. An important part of our mission and commitment to sustain- ability involves outreach and educational opportunities to the community. Tours of our facilities are offered for groups that would like to learn more about the water treatment process and testing. If you are interested in a tour or having someone speak to your class, civic group, community organization or homeowner’s association please contact our Utilities Out- reach Coordinator at (321) 952-3410. Outreach & Education Conservation
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    Where Does YourMoney Go? The Utilities Department strives to keep its operating costs at a minimum. Since 2008, efficiency initiatives have been put in place throughout the organization to reduce energy consumption and costs. Have you ever wondered how your utility bill payment is used? Below is an illustration showing how a dollar of your payment breaks down and how it is used to provide our customers with the best service possible. For example, approximately $0.29 of every dollar received funds the organization’s operating expenses. 30.65% 4.70% 8.66% 26.60% 29.39% PILOT or Payment in Lieu of Taxes: This is the amount of money the Utilities Department transfers back to the City’s General Fund. This is the equivalent amount of property taxes the Utilities Department would pay if the system was privately owned. System Reinvestment: This represents the amount budgeted for renewal and replacement of equipment, major repairs and capital for new equipment. Debt Service: This represents the principal and interest payment on bonds that have been issued to buy and make improvements to the water/wastewater system. This includes water/wastewater treat- ment plants, water/sewer lines, and the purchase of the utilities system from General Development Corporation. This is the amount that it takes to operate and bill for the system (electricity, chemicals, fuel, maintenance, billing). Operating Expenses: Personnel: This represents the cost of employees’ salaries and includes benefits such as: health insurance, retirement, worker’s compensation, social security and medicare. No. Palm Bay Utilities Department does not receive any portion of property taxes. The Department is funded solely by our customers. Reduction in hauling costs as a result of a new belt filter press that enables the Utility to more effectively dispose of biosolids produced from the wastewater treatment process. $300,000 Annual Savings 27% Cost Savings 75% Do My Property Taxes Pay for Utilities Infrastructure and Services? Reduction in Energy Costs at Water Plants since 2008.
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    Your Opinion Counts.Please tell us how we are doing. Take our brief customer service survey at www.pbud.org. The paper used in this report contains recycled content. Please remember to recycle. 250 Osmosis Drive SE Palm Bay, FL 32909