Survey for Chickens
Numerous owners have expressed an interest in modifying the Covenants for Phases 1-2, Phase 3, and/or Phase 4 to allow for poultry; specifically to allow laying hens. This informal survey is to learn if a sufficient number of owners in any particular Phase of the Valley Grove Subdivision would like the HOA to pursue a modification to the Covenants to allow chickens.
If the results of the survey confirm that there is sufficient interest in a particular Phase, the Board will create a draft modification for the Phase, with input from the property owners, the Association’s legal counsel, and similar city ordinances in Bozeman, Belgrade, and Manhattan. Before any such modification will become part of the Covenants for a specific Phase, the proposed modification will need to be sent to the property owners and approved by 75% of the owners in that specific Phase.
Next Steps
● Property owner to complete and sign survey. The signature must be in the name of the actual owner of the Property. Signatures from non-owners will NOT be counted.
● Complete Survey by April 30th.
● HOA Board will review results and comments at the May 9th Board Meeting.
**Please remember that until such time as the Covenants are modified, poultry is not allowed in the Subdivision and monthly fines will be assessed against any property where poultry are located.
Complete Survey Below ->>
Pond Water Test Results
*E. Coli Test Results for Valley Grove Pond
It appears that the pond does have quite a high count on the E.coli. The coliforms are high because the pond is affected by surface water, but the E.coli is high because of fecal contamination.
The HOA is currently working with experts to address the E.Coli issue. In the meanwhile please *Do Not Drink the Pond Water!
The minutes from Board meetings can be available to homeowners of VGHOA upon request.
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PLATS:
COVENANTS:
Dues Payment:
BUILDING APPLICATION: Necessary before commencing work.
- Architectural Permit Application
- Appendix A — permit application and variance guidance
WATER RESTRICTIONS: In effect year round.
WATER QUALITY REPORTS:
Copies of the CCR will NOT be mailed to customers unless requested. They are posted here on the web site for your download. They are in PDF form.
Valley Grove Subdivision Public Water System Consumer Confidence Report for 2020
We are pleased to present this year’s Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This report is a summary of last year’s water quality. Its intent is to provide details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies. Your drinking water quality meets all federal and state standards.
System Information
Your water system is regulated by the State of Montana as a community water system and is designated Public Water System (PWS) No. MT0003780. For questions or service problems, please contact Pete Adams at 406- 580-1527 or call one of the HOA Board members. Water quality or service issues can also be brought to the HOA Board’s attention at their regular monthly meeting. Please see the HOA web site for Board contact information and for the meeting time and location (http://www.vghoa.org/).
Water Source
The Valley Grove Subdivision PWS draws water from four wells. Wells 1, 2 and 4 tap a semi-confined alluvial aquifer, while Well 3 taps an unconfined alluvial aquifer. These types of aquifers underlie much of the Gallatin Valley and generally produce high quality water.
The Valley Grove Subdivision PWS wells are however potentially susceptible to being contaminated by several pollution sources including failing or overloaded septic systems and improper use or disposal of agricultural and household chemicals. A source water assessment report that provides more information is available on line at http://deq.mt.gov/water/drinkingwater/sourcewater
Water drawn from Wells 1, 2 and 3 is not filtered or treated in any manner before distribution. Water drawn from Well 4 is passed through a sand separator before distribution.
Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations
Your drinking water quality currently meets all federal and state standards.
Water Quality Monitoring Results
The Valley Grove Subdivision PWS follows a testing protocol established by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to monitor the microbiological, chemical and radiological quality of the water supply. A listing of required tests and historical test results is available on line at http://deq.mt.gov/water/drinkingwater/yourdrinkingwater under the drinking water watch link.
Results from the most recent water quality tests are summarized in Tables 1 and 2 below.
Educational Information
All sources of drinking water are subject to potential contamination from microbes, organic and inorganic chemicals or radioactive materials. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that 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 (800–426–4791).
Drinking water sources for both tap water and bottled water may 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 materials and it can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.
Contaminants that may be present in drinking water sources include:
- Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
- Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
- Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses.
- 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.
- 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, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations also establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants 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 infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800–426–4791).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. The Valley Grove Subdivision PWS is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but can not 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 the 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 drinking water, testing methods and steps you can take to minimize your exposure is available for the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
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Regulatory Definitions:
NSDWR: A National Secondary Drinking Water Regulation is a non-mandatory water quality standard regarding contaminants that may cause cosmetic effects such as taste, odor or color
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health.
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements
which a water system must follow.
Not-Detected (ND) – laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present above reporting limits. mg/L– milligram per liter, also equals one part per million (ppm)
ppb – one part per billion
pCi/L – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
90th percentile – 90 percent of measured values are equal to or less than indicated value
Table 1
Secondary Drinking Water Regulation Test Results
| Contaminant | Last Tested | Result (max) | NSDWR |
pH
Calcium
Chloride
Fluoride
Iron
Magnesium Manganese Potassium
Sodium
Sulfate
Total Dissolved Solids Zinc
Alkalinity
Hardness
Dec. 2019 Dec. 2019
Dec. 2019 Dec. 2019
Dec. 2019 Dec. 2019
Dec. 2019 Dec. 2019 Dec. 2019
Dec. 2019
Dec. 2019 Dec. 2019
7.8
73 mg/L 10 mg/L ND mg/L ND mg/L 19 mg/L not tested 6 mg/L 13 mg/L 21 mg/L 352 mg/L not tested 247 mg/L 260 mg/L
6.5-8.5
250 mg/L 2 mg/L 0.3 mg/L
0.05 mg/L
<20 mg/L 250 mg/L 500 mg/L 5 mg/L
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