Heather Shoven

Hi Tom, Nick, and Rita -- | will set up a meeting to discuss this email. Let me know if you would like me to include HQ. Thanks! Best wishes, Heather Heather A. Shoven | Enforcement Team Leader | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5 Ground Water and Drinking Water Branch | 77 W. Jackson Blvd (WG-15J) | Chicago, IL 60604 | 312-886-0153

121212 LEAD HEALTH EFFECTS enclosure.doc; EPA lead letter FINAL revised for 2016.doc; FY 2016 NTNCWS Lead and Copper Rule Disinvestments ...docx; MI July 2015 quarterly freeze ETT letter.pdf Hello everyone, lam writing to confirm our semi-annual EPA/MDEQ enforcement and compliance assistance call on Monday, September 21, at 11am Eastern/10am Central. | have provided a draft agenda below. Please let me know if you have any additional agenda items. | appreciate your time and look forward to our discussion. Best wishes, Heather 312-886-0153 Logistics Monday, September 21, 2015 at 11am Eastern/10am Central Call-In Number: Conference Code: f°” Meeting Purpose Discuss status of priority systems and the July 2015 ETT as well as lead consumer notice worksharing efforts with noncommunity program for FY 2016. Draft Agenda (1) Introductions (2) Any additional agenda items? (3 Overview of Quarterly ERP Letter with July 2015 ETT data; letter sent by Tom Murphy via email to MDEQ on 8/21/2015 with response requested by 9/30/2015 (quarterly letter is attached) > System update requests > Referral requests ES MDEQ’s FY 2016 LCR Disinvestments for NTNCWSs (see attachment — any questions/concerns?) a MDEQ/EPA Coordination on lead consumer notice at NTNCWS 1. EPA outreach effort to remaining 698 NTNCWS > Fall letters outlining lead consumer notice requirements for upcoming LCR sampling. xxxEND_PAGE:deq18_b307_3155_3156_1 NOTE: Attached is a draft letter as well as the two enclosures frorn our 2012 outreach effort. We welcorne cormments on the draft fetter which we revised to reflect calendar year 2016, Do we need ta revisit either of the enclosures? 2. MDEQvwill include information on providing lead consumer notice in the annual monitoring letters sent to each NTNCWS in early 2016. (6) Schedule Next Meeting > 6 months takes us to Monday, March 21, 2016 xxxEND_PAGE:deq18_b307_3155_3156_2

Letter from Representative Kildee to EPA and MDEG on VT Flint Website -- Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI 5th District) calls on EPA and MDEQ to answer, among other questions, “Is Flint water safe?” xxxEND_PAGE:deq03_b195_0292_0292_1

Hi Ail, There’s a furry of new articles: brew mive. com/news/! http / Awww waet.corn/ rn sure there will be more. Thanks, Andrea Porter Environmental Engineer Ground Water & Drinking Water Branch ULS. EPA, Region 5 (WG-155} 77 .W. Jackson Blvd, Chicaga, (L 60604 Phone: 312-886-4427 Fax: 312-697-2656

Hi All, Looks like the Flint Pb water story is getting even more press: nite / noc? Snews.com/news/local /new-report-mistions quality-o Thanks, xxxEND_PAGE:deq21_b095_0285_0286_1 Andrea Porter Environmental Engineer Ground Water & Drinking Water Branch U.S. EPA, Region 5 (WG-15J) 77 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60604 Phone: 312-886-4427 Fax: 312-697-2656 xxxEND_PAGE:deq21_b095_0285_0286_2

Sent: Mon, Aug 31, 2015 5:55:41 PM Dear Mr. Woodson: Thank you for your call on Friday. xxxEND_PAGE:deq14_b1002_3478_3480_2 In follow-up to your inquiry on U.S. EPA lead experts, I had a conversation with Dr. Darren Lytle, who is the Acting Chief of the Treatment Technology Evaluation Branch in the Water Supply and Water Resources Division within EPA’s Office of Research and Development. Scientists within Dr. Lytle’s branch have expertise in drinking water treatment including corrosion control to address lead contamination. We passed along Dr. Lytle’s information to both MDEQ and Flint’s Mayor, Dayne Walling, for consideration to work with Flint’s Technical Advisory Committee. You mentioned that you wanted to provide the Flint City Council with this information since Mayor Walling has not shared EPA’s assistance offer with the Council. I have left a voicemail message with Councilwoman Monica Galloway regarding your inquiry since it is critical that the Council work with the City and the State to discuss next steps for the Flint Water system. Please let me know if you have any follow-up questions. Best wishes, Heather Heather A. Shoven | Enforcement Team Leader | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5 Ground Water and Drinking Water Branch | 77 W. Jackson Blvd (WG-15J) | Chicago, IL 60604 | 312-886-0153 xxxEND_PAGE:deq14_b1002_3478_3480_3

Sent: Mon, Aug 31, 2015 5:55:41 PM Dear Mr. Woodson: xxxEND_PAGE:deq16_b5_0892_4900_0138 Thank you for your call on Friday. In follow-up to your inquiry on U.S. EPA lead experts, I had a conversation with Dr. Darren Lytle, who is the Acting Chief of the Treatment Technology Evaluation Branch in the Water Supply and Water Resources Division within EPA’s Office of Research and Development. Scientists within Dr. Lytle’s branch have expertise in drinking water treatment including corrosion control to address lead contamination. We passed along Dr. Lytle’s information to both MDEQ and Flint’s Mayor, Dayne Walling, for consideration to work with Flint’s Technical Advisory Committee. You mentioned that you wanted to provide the Flint City Council with this information since Mayor Walling has not shared EPA’s assistance offer with the Council. I have left a voicemail message with Councilwoman Monica Galloway regarding your inquiry since it is critical that the Council work with the City and the State to discuss next steps for the Flint Water system. Please let me know if you have any follow-up questions. Best wishes, Heather Heather A. Shoven | Enforcement Team Leader | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5 Ground Water and Drinking Water Branch | 77 W. Jackson Blvd (WG-15J) | Chicago, IL 60604 | 312-886-0153 xxxEND_PAGE:deq16_b5_0892_4900_0139

Sent: Mon, Aug 31, 2015 5:55:41 PM Dear Mr. Woodson: Thank you for your call on Friday. In follow-up to your inquiry on U.S. EPA lead experts, I had a conversation with Dr. Darren Lytle, who is the Acting Chief of the Treatment Technology Evaluation Branch in the Water xxxEND_PAGE:deq02_b188_2320_2321_1 Supply and Water Resources Division within EPA’s Office of Research and Development. Scientists within Dr. Lytle’s branch have expertise in drinking water treatment including corrosion control to address lead contamination. We passed along Dr. Lytle’s information to both MDEQ and Flint’s Mayor, Dayne Walling, for consideration to work with Flint’s Technical Advisory Committee. You mentioned that you wanted to provide the Flint City Council with this information since Mayor Walling has not shared EPA’s assistance offer with the Council. I have left a voicemail message with Councilwoman Monica Galloway regarding your inquiry since it is critical that the Council work with the City and the State to discuss next steps for the Flint Water system. Please let me know if you have any follow-up questions. Best wishes, Heather Heather A. Shoven | Enforcement Team Leader | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5 Ground Water and Drinking Water Branch | 77 W. Jackson Blvd (WG-15J) | Chicago, IL 60604 | 312-886-0153 xxxEND_PAGE:deq02_b188_2320_2321_2

Sent: Mon, Aug 31, 2015 5:55:41 PM Dear Mr. Woodson: 17 xxxEND_PAGE:deq03_b287_0868_1329_083 Thank you for your call on Friday. In follow-up to your inquiry on U.S. EPA lead experts, I had a conversation with Dr. Darren Lytle, who is the Acting Chief of the Treatment Technology Evaluation Branch in the Water Supply and Water Resources Division within EPA’s Office of Research and Development. Scientists within Dr. Lytle’s branch have expertise in drinking water treatment including corrosion control to address lead contamination. We passed along Dr. Lytle’s information to both MDEQ and Flint’s Mayor, Dayne Walling, for consideration to work with Flint’s Technical Advisory Committee, ; You mentioned that you wanted to provide the Flint City Council with this information since Mayor Walling has not shared EPA’s assistance offer with the Council. I have left a voicemail message with Councilwoman Monica Galloway regarding your inquiry since it is critical that the Council work with the City and the State to discuss next steps for the Flint Water system. Please let me know if you have any follow-up questions. Best wishes, | Heather Heather A. Shoven | Enforcement Team Leader | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5 Ground Water and Drinking Water Branch | 77 W. Jackson Blvd (WG-15J) | Chicago, IL 60604 | 312-886-0153 18 xxxEND_PAGE:deq03_b287_0868_1329_084 Rennaker, Joanne (DEQ)

Sent: Mon, Aug 31, 2015 5:55:41 PM Dear Mr. Woodson: Thank you for your call on Friday. In follow-up to your inquiry on U.S. EPA lead experts, I had a conversation with Dr. Darren Lytle, who is the Acting Chief of the Treatment Technology Evaluation Branch in the Water xxxEND_PAGE:deq04_b255_3543_3544_1 Supply and Water Resources Division within EPA’s Office of Research and Development. Scientists within Dr. Lytle’s branch have expertise in drinking water treatment including corrosion control to address lead contamination. We passed along Dr. Lytle’s information to both MDEQ and Flint’s Mayor, Dayne Walling, for consideration to work with Flint’s Technical Advisory Committee. You mentioned that you wanted to provide the Flint City Council with this information since Mayor Walling has not shared EPA’s assistance offer with the Council. I have left a voicemail message with Councilwoman Monica Galloway regarding your inquiry since it is critical that the Council work with the City and the State to discuss next steps for the Flint Water system. Please let me know if you have any follow-up questions. Best wishes, Heather Heather A. Shoven | Enforcement Team Leader | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5 Ground Water and Drinking Water Branch | 77 W. Jackson Blvd (WG-15J) | Chicago, IL 60604 | 312-886-0153 xxxEND_PAGE:deq04_b255_3543_3544_2

For your records. Erik §. Sulej Ground Water and Orinking Water Branch US. Environmental Protection Agency, Region & 77 Wi lackson Blvd (WG-15H, Chicaga, iL 60604 Phone: (912) 886-3473 / Email: sulet eie@ xxxEND_PAGE:deq20_b11_432_511_04 APR 1S 205 continues to worl ou syster, Racy Reapelanie xxxEND_PAGE:deq20_b11_432_511_05 Baclasure: Richanl Berizie, MDEG shed back to Detroit ns, pleavecontadt xxxEND_PAGE:deq20_b11_432_511_06 Additional Information. April 2015 The source of drinking water for the City of Flint was changed from Detroit (which comes from Lake Huron) to the Flint River at the end of April 2014. The quality of the water in the Flint River is different than that from Lake Huron, and requires additional treatment to ensure an acceptable quality drinking water. The MDEQ has been working closely with the Operator-in- Charge at the Flint Water Treatment plant to ensure that the citizens of Flint are provided drinking water that meets health standards, The use of Flint River water as a source for your drinking water is an interim source. Flint plans to connect to the Karegnondi pipeline, which will draw water from Lake Huron, in 2016. Some citizens have noted concems regarding the health effects of TTHMs. By law, Flint must inform consumers of health standard exceedances. The risk of developing long-term health problems from TTHM exposure is low for those in general good health and can be a concern - after years of ingestion. The risk of developing health problems is higher for some sub- populations, such as the immune-compromised and pregnant women: therefore, this group may want to seek alternative sources of water, such as bottled water, or purchase a home water treatment device. Consumers may want to talk with their doctors to help them make individual health decisions. There has also been a concern regarding the high cost for drinking water in Flint. A part of the water rate is based upon the amount of water the resident is using; however, the base rate/service charge includes debt service charges and operation and maintenance costs of the water supply. The Michigan Department of Treasury conducts annual financial audits of local units of government in accordance with U.S. government auditing standards and Michigan Public Act 34 of 2001, the Municipal Finance Act. This includes Flint and its proprietary utility funds. While these audits do not set the rate structure, they do ensure that funds generated through water rates are accounted and directed in accordance with applicable laws. Copies of these audits can be obtained online at the following location: There is currently no Federal regulatory oversight of water utility rates in Michigan. Telephone numbers for citizens to call if they have further concerns about their drinking water . quality: Flint Water Service Center deals with problems in the distribution system: (810) 766-7202 Flint Water Treatment Plant deals with the actual treatment of the water prior to its pumping into the distribution system: (810) 787-6537 xxxEND_PAGE:deq20_b11_432_511_07

A Water Dilemma in or Costly? By MITCH SMITHMARCH 24, 2015 chigan: Cloudy Vernon White over the Flint River, which replaced Lake Huron as the water source in Flirt, Mich, Mr. White says fe buys soda fo avoid the water. FLINT, Mich. — Depending on the day, Melissa Mays says, the water flowing out of her home’s faucets might have a blue tint. Or it might smell like mothballs. Or it might fill her home with the scent of an overchiarinated swimrning pool. Lately, Ms. Mays, who is 36 and works in marketing, has not been turning on her tap much at all, After Flint changed the source of its drinking water last spring, Ms. Mays said, she noticed a change in the water’s color and odor. Then she started having rashes, and clumps of her hair fell out. When the city issued @ boll order, she stopped using the water for drinking and cooking. Now her family spends roughly $400 a month on bottled water. xxxEND_PAGE:deq21_b459_1247_1249_1 “My cat gets bottled water, our glants aet bottled water, our fish gets bottled water,” sald Ms. Mays, who has helped organize marches to protest the water conditions and is on a city commission seeking input on how to move forward. “It takes four to five botties of water to fill up a pot for spaghetti.” Flint officiais insist that the city’s water is safe. They say that the issues of odor and color are sanarate

Standard Violation No problem. As this is a chronic contaminant with a standard based on 4 locational running annual average, frorn a technical perspective it is important to keep in mind that analysis of samples collected from the fast round in Novernber do show levels currerithy below the 80 oob standard at 7 of the & locations. Stephen Busch, PLE. Lansing and Jackson District Supervisor Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance MDEQ. SLY-643-2314

Violation Hi Steve, Thank you for your quick response. | am relieved to see that the “water is safe to drink” is not in the notice. Best wishes, Heather Heather A. Shoven Compliance and Enforcement Team Leader Ground Water and Drinking Water Branch U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5 77 W. Jackson Blvd (WG-15J), Chicago, IL 60604 Phone: (312) 886-0153 / Email: [email protected]

Violation Here is the PN posting from the City’s website: Stephen Busch, P.E. Lansing and Jackson District Supervisor Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance MDEQ 517-643-2314

Importance: High Sena.gov] Hi Steve and Mike, {appreciate your work on this issue. Would you have a copy of the PN that was posted for the TTHM MCL? Hf they used the MDE) template sent with the NOV, it should not include a Hine that the water is safe, which is quoted in the news article, The notice from the city says Flint water is safe to drink but warns those with "a severely compromised inimune system, (who) have an infant or are elderly" that they "may be at increased risk and should seek advice about drinking water from your health care provider.” htto://www ssf/201S/O1/fint water has high disinfecthiml lappreciate your time. Best wishes, Heather Heather A, Shoven Camplance and Enforcement Team Leader Ground Water and Drinking Water Branch U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5 77 Wi. Jackson Blvd (WG-15), Chicage, IL 60a04 Phone: (312) 886-0153 / Email: shaven heather@epa gov

Here is the PN posting from the City’s website: http://www. Stephen Busch, P.E. Lansing and Jackson District Supervisor Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance MDEQ 517-643-2314

Hi Jennifer, | wanted to follow-up on our phone conversation by documenting my discussion with Mr. Arthur Woodson (810-288- 1286) this morning regarding EPA enforcement and the recent TTHM MCL violation at the Flint PWS in Michigan (NOV that you provided is attached). He was concerned about the contents of the news article at igh disinfect.html. Specifically, his uncle has cancer and the doctor mentioned that the DBPs in the water may be contributing to his uncle’s health problems. | explained the health effects of DBPs and it being a chronic contaminant. Mr. Woodson stated that there is a Flint City Council Meeting this evening and he would like to talk about this issue during it. He wanted to know if EPA could take enforcement action if the state and the system are not doing anything to address the contamination. | explained the basics of primacy and SDWA enforcement and how EPA is able to issue a notice of violation to a public water system. | told him that we are aware of the violation and mentioned that the state NOV provides the opportunity for the PWS to develop a corrective action plan to address the MCL violation by March 1, 2015 and the next round of DBP samples will be collected in February. I'll let you know if | hear anything else from Mr. Woodson. | appreciate you following up with MDEQ to request a copy of the PWS’s corrective action plan for the TTHM MCL violation once it’s received. Best wishes, Heather Heather A. Shoven Compliance and Enforcement Team Leader Ground Water and Drinking Water Branch U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5 77 W. Jackson Blvd (WG-15J), Chicago, IL 60604 Phone: (312) 886-0153 / Email: shaven. heather @epa. gov

Attached is the Notice of Violation letter sent to Flint TODAY RE: TTHM violation, Jannifer