Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority
Billing Questions: ✓ P: 888.269.1059 ✓ email: lasabilling@lasawater.org
Lead and Copper Questions? ✓ P: 734.805.9302 ✓ email: lasaplant@lasawater.org
Lead and Copper Update 8/28/2024
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has issued their latest report on lead sampling for the Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority.
You can view/download it here: EGLE Lead and Copper Monitoring of Drinking Water Taps for Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority
2023 Water Quality Report for Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority now available
The 2023 Water Quality Report for the Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority has been mailed to your service address.
You can also download a copy here: 2023 Water Quality Report for Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority
This report covers the drinking water quality for Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority for the 2023 calendar year. This information is a snapshot of the quality of the water that we provided to you in 2023. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and state standards.
Your water comes from three (3) groundwater wells, each over 45 feet deep. The State performed an assessment of our source water to determine the susceptibility or the relative potential of contamination. The susceptibility rating is on a seven-tiered scale from “very-low” to “very-high” based on geologic sensitivity, well construction, water chemistry and contamination sources. The susceptibility of our source is Moderate.
There are no significant sources of contamination in our water supply.
Lead and Copper Updates
June 2024 – First set of 20 lead and copper results for 2024 have been sent to the State for evaluation. Thank you to all who participated! The second set will be done between July and December 2024.
December 1 2023 As you know, for the first time in Loch Alpine, 2 houses of 9 houses tested this summer had lead levels over the Action limit set by the EPA. These houses were retested for lead as part of this process. The follow up testing was better. But since the Flint crisis, high numbers can’t be thrown out with retesting. As a result, we are in violation of the action limit for lead. And how we continue is dictated by the rules from the State of Michigan EGLE. Please note the samples were taken at a sink (first water out after six hour stagnation) in the house and only indicates the water quality at that sink in that house.
Stricter rules from the State of Michigan EGLE means further testing must be performed over the next twelve months. The following testing is meant to determine if this is an isolated incident, or a trend of increasing corrosion in the water system. Loch Alpine will be testing 20 houses for lead and copper in the first six months, and 20 houses in the last six months of 2024.
If there is an increase in lead levels over time, then EGLE will mandate corrosion control measures for the Loch Alpine subdivision. Corrosion control measures may include adjusting pH or adding orthophosphate to the water supply to prevent corrosion from occurring.
How do we proceed?
Simply reach out to our team, provide details about your vision and we’ll promptly develop a plan that transforms aspirations into concrete outcomes.
What about Loch Alpine Well Water?
There is no lead in Loch Alpine well water, the water tower or filtration building. Additional samples are being analyzed to confirm the system has not changed over time.
What houses are most affected?
Loch Alpine has no known lead service pipes to the houses.
Houses built before 1988 may have plumbing with lead solder and fixtures that have lead in them.
Houses built 1988 or later, may have fixtures that have lead in them.
As water flows through pipes containing lead the metal can be absorbed into the drinking water.
Sometimes fixtures contain lead even though they were listed as lead free. Testing on individual houses may find such problems.
I am concerned. What can I do now?
Flushing the water for 30 seconds before drinking will bring down the lead levels. A point of use filter from the hardware store is an inexpensive way to reduce lead levels until further testing is done. Testing kits from the State Drinking Water Laboratory are available at the Washtenaw County Road commission.
Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority is working hard to ensure the safety of your water supply, and is confident that with your cooperation, we will continue to achieve that.
What are other causes of high lead levels?
A water softener that is set too high can also leach metals into the water.
Improper sampling technique can cause higher lead levels.
Stagnate water can cause lead to leech into the water.
Plumbing pipe revisions can dislodge particles and release metal ions into the water and cause higher readings that fade with time.
Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority Update
11/27/2023 – Notice to LASA Customers,
During Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority’s scheduled 2023 water quality sampling, lead levels were found to be above the required action level in 2 out of 9 locations in the service area. Lead can enter drinking water when it is in contact with pipes, solder, home/building interior plumbing, fittings, and fixtures that contain lead.
LASA is required to notify and provide the public information on lead in water. Notification and education on lead is provided in the enclosed document. This document was also delivered to your house and is posted below in the 2023 Water Quality report
Please note the following:
➢ This is the first time LASA has found lead levels above action levels.
➢ LASA has no known lead service lines. Further information is being collected to identify the lead sources (possibly within the house).
➢ The houses that had a high level of lead in their sample have already been notified.
➢ LASA has set up a lead and copper (LC) phone number to call if customers have any questions, after reviewing the enclosed information. Call and leave a message with your name, street address, and email. The LC phone number is: 1-734-805-9302.
➢ We will also provide all updates on the website: lochalpine.org click on the “water sewer” header for the LASA tab.
If you are a Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority water customer and would like your service line inspected or would like to have your drinking water tested for lead, during the next round of sampling, contact the Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority at
1-734-805-9302.
LASA has a new Accounts Manager effective July 1, 2023
Effective July 1,2023 LASA has hired the Woodhill Group to manage all accounts. Refer to the contact information above. As a result a new website has been created which includes an email address and toll-free phone number to contact the account manager. LASA will be updating all of its documents noted below to reflect the changes.
New Utility Bill format – With this billing, LASA is introducing a new and improved utility bill format. It should be easier to understand and now provides a historical chart of your usage over time, as well as clearer descriptions of your charges.
Manual meter readers please take note – The old email address has been shutdown and any meter readings sent to the old email address was not received by LASA. Please forward your meter readings for July to the new address noted above. LASA is working on options available to address the meter battery failures. Enter your meter reads here: Customer Supplied Meter Reads
Emergency Contact List – The recent (November 2022) water main break had LASA customers requesting a quicker response/updates in emergency situations. The website will be updated and LASA is developing an emergency plan that will include notifying customers directly via email.
Please update your contact information on our Email Signup form at the top of the page. – We are updating our account records to serve you better. Email Billing Signup – Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority You can optionally sign up for future email billing if you’d like.
LASA wishes to thank Sandy Egeler for her approximately 30 years of service as LASA Accounts Manager. Her efforts were greatly appreciated.
Important Contact Information
LOCH ALPINE SERVICE CONTACTS
To reach | Call | For |
Water and Sewer Emergencies | 248.433.8904 | backups and leaks |
Operations/Non-Emergency | 517.673.9369 | Non-emergency situations |
Account Management/Billing | 888.269.1059 | Customer Service |
LASA Lead and Copper Questions | 734.805.9302 | lasaplant@lasawater.org |
LASA Water Website | www.lasawater.org | LASA Utility Billing information |
LASA Account Management | lasabilling@lasawater.org | Assistance with your account |
Customer Contact Links
Customer Supplied meter reads – Fixing your estimated reads? Enter your meter reads here.
Customer Contact and Email Billing Signup – Update your emergency contact information and sign up for optional email billing
Contact LASA – Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority – General questions for us?
ACH Electronic Payment (pay automatically from your bank account)
Have a customer service or billing question?
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