Public Notices

MUNICIPAL UTILITY ORDINANCE

Ordinance No. 041425

Section 1. Purpose

The purpose of this ordinance is to ensure the proper maintenance and operation of the municipal utility system by authorizing utility employees to access private property when necessary to prevent public health hazards, repair and update lines, implement new services, environmental damage, or service disruptions.

Section 2. Private Owner Responsibility

(a) Property owners are responsible for maintaining and repairing utility service lines, connections, and related infrastructure on their property.

(b) If a property owner is notified in writing of a necessary repair and fails to act within 10 business days, the municipal utility may proceed with necessary repairs to prevent wastewater system failures.

Section 3. Access to Private Property

(a) Municipal utility employees, contractors, or designees shall have the right to enter private property to inspect, maintain, or repair utility infrastructure when:

1. The property owner has failed to make required repairs within the designated timeframe.

2. There is an imminent risk of public health hazards, environmental contamination, or system failure.

(b) Reasonable notice shall be provided to the property owner except in cases of emergency.

Section 4. Cost Recovery

(a) The costs incurred by the municipality for repairs on private property shall be billed to the property owner.

(b) If the property owner fails to pay within 30 days, the costs may be recovered through a lien on the property or other legal means.

Section 5. Enforcement and Penalties

(a) Failure to allow access as required under this ordinance may result in fines of $25 per day until compliance is achieved.

(b) The municipality reserves the right to take legal action to enforce access and recover costs.

Section 6. Effective Date

This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and publication as required by law.

Yeas: Nays: Absent: Abstain:

Mayor Jarrod Bottley

Clerk Peggy Temple

5/14

Cost is $42

Town of Waterproof

Ordinance # 42325

Garbage Container Fee

Hereby, the Town of Waterproof poses to address the extra garbage that citizens aren’t able to put in the regular container due to Landfill regulations.

Therefore, we are considerate of the citizens we serve and want them to have a place to put their garbage in.

This will not obligate town workers to pick up the materials and bring it to the site, but this does give citizens the place to dump their own garbage.

This can include but is not limited to branches, furniture, appliances, etc.

Dumping will be permitted during normal business hours.

This will incur a $4 per month charge per residential account detail, and $8 per commercial detail. This amount can only fluctuate with amending of this budget.

Upon passage of this ordinance, this shall go into effect at midnight of the approved date.

3 Yeas 0 Nays 0 Absent 0 Abstained

Mayor – Jarrod Bottley

Clerk – Peggy Temple

5/14

Cost is $20.40

Village of Waterproof

Regular Meeting

March 10, 2025

The meeting was called to order at 205pm by Mayor Jarrod Bottley.

The invocation was rendered by Henry Jenkins.

Asst. Clerk Debbie Bottley called the roll with all council members being present except for Archie Turner, Jr. Others present were Dora Lee, DeQuan Clark, Treveon Williams, Utility Supervisor Tyrone Washington, Margery Washington, Candace Jackson, Kazerick White, Cody Faulkner, Jessica Holmes and Michelle Edwards.

The mayor called for a motion on the approval or modification of the agenda. The motion was rendered by Newton and seconded by Jenkins to be modified while adding Aldermen Raise and Citizens Complaints.

The mayor called for a motion on the approval of the transcript of the previous meeting. The motion was rendered by Newton and seconded by Jenkins.

The mayor recognized Kazerick White as representing the police department and gave the first responders report. Elaine Newton made comments regarding a traffic stop, but the mayor suggested that it be spoken of in private because that’s a legal matter that shouldn’t be discussed in the public.

The mayor gave updates and reports on the current grants open for the town and the projects and their timelines. Two LGAP, two CWEF, one LCDBG, one Water Sector, and two DRA. Pan American engineers were not present.

The mayor acknowledged the clerk’s absence for financial discussions and banking details. The mayor gave the overview and entertained any questions thereto.

John Turner, President of the TPSB was not present.

Glenda, LRWA, was not present.

Margery Washington, Elderly Affairs Director, was present and gave information on the funding process for the donations of equipment for the building. She also mentioned various projects she wanted to work on.

Mayor Bottley gave an update on the surplus vehicles while opening bids for them. The winners of the bids were: JJ Merchant. They won all vehicles being the sole bidder.

The mayor then gave the floor to the aldermen concerning their proposal for a pay raise. Alderman Jenkins updated the public that he’d spoken with Alderman Turner and Newton and they agreed upon a $300 increase, equivalent to $800 per month. The mayor called for a motion to amend the original amount. The motion was made by Jenkins and seconded by Newton. A roll call was done and yeas passed unanimously while Turner was absent.

Newton gave a select few complaints she’d received from citizens. The mayor also intervened while giving complaints from citizens. Discussions carried on for approximately 13 minutes.

The mayor called for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 3:07pm. Motion was made by Jenkins and seconded by Newton.

5/14

Cost is $55.20

CORRECTION

DECORRECTION

DELINQUENT TAX ON

MOVABLE/ IMMOVABLE PROPERTY

PARISH OF TENSAS STATE OF LOUISIANA

VS. DELINQUENT TAX DEBTORS

2024 PROPERTY TAX

IN THE JUNE 5 ISSUE OF THE TENSAS GAZETTE, WE ERRONEOUSLY PRINTED “PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT BY THE VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY INVESTED IN ME BY THE CONSTITUTION AND ALSO BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, I WILL SELL AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE, IN ST. JOSEPH, LOUISIANA, IN WHICH THE CIVIL DISTRICT COURT OF TENSAS PARISH IS HELD, WITHIN THE LEGAL HOURS OF JUDICIAL SALES, BEGINNING AT 10:00 O’CLOCK A.M. WEDNESDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF JUNE, 2025 A.D. AND CONTINUING ON THURSDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF JUNE, 2025 A.D. AND EACH SUCCEEDING DAY UNTIL SALES ARE COMPLETE …”

THE CORRECT DATE IS BEGINNING JUNE 11 AND CONTINUING JUNE 12 AND CONTINUING EACH SUCCEEDING DAY UNTIL SALES ARE COMPLETE.”

WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE ERROR.

 

The Water We Drink

WATERPROOF WATER SYSTEM

Public Water Supply ID: LA1107005

We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2024.  This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and services we deliver to you every day (Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien).  Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water.  We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources.  We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. NOTICE, THIS CCR WILL NOT BE MAILED; ONLY NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED.

Our water system purchases water as listed below:

Buyer Name Seller Name

LA1107005 – WATERPROOF WATER SYSTEM TENSAS WATER DISTRICT ASSOCIATION

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells.  As water travels over the surface of 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:

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 stormwater 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 stormwater 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 stormwater runoff, and septic systems.

Radioactive Contaminants – which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the number of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.  We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you have any questions about this report, want to attend any scheduled meetings, or simply want to learn more about your drinking water, please contact JARROD BOTTLEY at 318-749-5233.

There is no safe level of lead in drinking water. Exposure to lead in drinking water can cause serious health effects in all age groups, especially pregnant people, infants (both formula-fed and breastfed), and young children. Some of the health effects to infants and children include decreases in IQ and attention span. Lead exposure can also result in new or worsened learning and behavior problems. The children of persons who are exposed to lead before or during pregnancy may be at increased risk of these harmful health effects. Adults have increased risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney or nervous system problems. Contact your health care provider for more information about your risks.

The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals – Office of Public Health routinely monitors constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2024. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least some small amounts of contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.

In the tables below, you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms, we’ve provided the following definitions:

Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.

Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.

Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.

Treatment Technique (TT) – an enforceable procedure or level of technological performance which public water systems must follow to ensure control of a contaminant.

Action level (AL) – the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.

Maximum contaminant level (MCL) – the “Maximum Allowed” MCL is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL’s are set as close to the MCLG’s as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) – the “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to human health. MCLG’s 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 necessary 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.

Level 1 assessment – A study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.

Level 2 Assessment – A very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions.

During the period covered by this report we had the below noted violations.

Compliance Period	Analyte	Type
6/30/2023 – 3/5/2024	CONSUMER CONFIDENCE RULE	CCR REPORT
10/16/2024 – 12/26/2024	LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	LSL INVENTORY-INITIAL
10/16/2024 – 12/26/2024	LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	LSL REPORTING-INITIAL

Our water system tested a minimum of 1 sample(s) per month in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants.  With the microbiological samples collected, the water system collects disinfectant residuals to ensure control of microbial growth.

Disinfectant	Date	HighestRAA	Unit	Range	MRDL	MRDLG
CHLORAMINE	2024	2.5	ppm	1.23 – 5.8	4	4
Typical Source: Water additive used to control microbes

In the tables below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected. Chemical Sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis; therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results.

Regulated Contaminants	Collection Date	Water System	Highest Value	Range	Unit	MCL	MCLG
2,4-D	8/4/2024	TENSAS WATER DISTRICT ASSOCIATION	0.31	0 – 0.31	ppb	70	70
Typical Source: Runoff from herbicide used on row crops
ARSENIC	7/15/2024	TENSAS WATER DISTRICT ASSOCIATION	1.8	0 – 1.8	ppb	10	0
Typical Source: Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes
ATRAZINE	8/4/2024	TENSAS WATER DISTRICT ASSOCIATION	0.88	0.44 – 0.88	ppb	3	3
Typical Source: Runoff from herbicide used on row crops
NITRATE-NITRITE	2/4/2024	TENSAS WATER DISTRICT ASSOCIATION	0.3	0.3	ppm	10	10
Typical Source: Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits
SIMAZINE	3/26/2024	TENSAS WATER DISTRICT ASSOCIATION	0.77	0 – 0.77	ppb	4	4
Typical Source: Herbicide runoff

Radionuclides	Collection Date	Highest Value	Range	Unit	MCL	MCLG
GROSS BETA PARTICLE ACTIVITY	2/4/2024	2.28	2.28	pCi/l	50	0
Typical Source: Decay of natural and man-made deposits.

Lead and Copper	Date	90TH Percentile	Range	Unit	AL	Sites Over AL
COPPER, FREE	2019 – 2022	0.2	0 – 0.2	ppm	1.3	0
Typical Source: Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives
LEAD	2019 – 2022	3	0 – 4	ppb	15	0
Typical Source: Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits

Disinfection Byproducts	Sample Point	Period	Highest LRAA	Range	Unit	MCL	MCLG
TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5)	527 FIFTH STREET	2023 – 2024	56	44.9 – 66.9	ppb	60	0
Typical Source: By-product of drinking water disinfection
TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5)	616 CHURCH LANE	2023 – 2024	57	34.7 – 73.5	ppb	60	0
Typical Source: By-product of drinking water disinfection
TTHM	527 FIFTH STREET	2023 – 2024	55	46.8 – 73.8	ppb	80	0
Typical Source: By-product of drinking water disinfection
TTHM	616 CHURCH LANE	2023 – 2024	55	36.2 – 82.1	ppb	80	0
Typical Source: By-product of drinking water disinfection

Unresolved significant deficiencies that were identified during a survey done on the water system are shown below.

Date Identified	Facility	Code	Activity	Due Date
12/7/2020	WATER SYSTEM	20OP12A	RTCR – ADDRESS SANITARY DEFECT	12/4/2020
Description: LAC 51:XII.319.D.6 and 309.A – All public water supplies shall be under the supervision and control of a duly certified operator as per requirements of the State Operator Certification Act, Act 538 of 1972, as amended (R.S. 40:1281.1-.11).;
12/7/2020	WATER SYSTEM	20OP12A	RTCR – ADDRESS SANITARY DEFECT	12/30/2020
Description: LAC 51:XII.319.D.6 and 309.A – All public water supplies shall be under the supervision and control of a duly certified operator as per requirements of the State Operator Certification Act, Act 538 of 1972, as amended (R.S. 40:1281.1-.11).;
12/7/2020	WATER SYSTEM	20OP12A	AO RESOLVE DEFICIENCY SANITARY DEFECTS	1/25/2022
Description: LAC 51:XII.319.D.6 and 309.A – All public water supplies shall be under the supervision and control of a duly certified operator as per requirements of the State Operator Certification Act, Act 538 of 1972, as amended (R.S. 40:1281.1-.11).;
10/13/2021	ELEVATED TANK – CHURCH LANE	20OT103	IESWTR  ADDRESS DEFICIENCIES	2/2/2022
Description: LAC 51:XII.319.D.25 – All potable water systems shall be designed, constructed and maintained so as to prevent leakage of water due to defective materials, improper jointing, corrosion, settling, impacts, freezing, or other causes. Valves and blow-offs shall be provided so that necessary repairs can be made with a minimum interruption of service.;
10/13/2021	ELEVATED TANK – CHURCH LANE	20OT103	AO RESOLVE DEFICIENCY SANITARY DEFECTS	3/29/2022
Description: LAC 51:XII.319.D.25 – All potable water systems shall be designed, constructed and maintained to prevent leakage of water due to defective materials, improper jointing, corrosion, settling, impacts, freezing, or other causes. Valves and blow-offs shall be provided so that necessary repairs can be made with a minimum interruption of service.;

Source Secondary Contaminants	Water System	Collection Date	Highest Value	Range	Unit	SMCL
ALUMINUM	TENSAS WATER DISTRICT ASSOCIATION	2/4/2024	0.04	0.02 – 0.04	MG/L	0.2
HARDNESS, TOTAL (AS CACO3)	TENSAS WATER DISTRICT ASSOCIATION	2/4/2024	65.2	49.4 – 65.2	MG/L	0
PH	TENSAS WATER DISTRICT ASSOCIATION	2/4/2024	6.45	6.45	PH	8.5
POTASSIUM	TENSAS WATER DISTRICT ASSOCIATION	2/4/2024	4.6	4 – 4.6	MG/L	0
SILVER	TENSAS WATER DISTRICT ASSOCIATION	7/15/2024	0.018	0 – 0.018	MG/L	0.1
SODIUM	TENSAS WATER DISTRICT ASSOCIATION	7/15/2024	7.1	4.8 – 7.1	MG/L	0
SULFATE	TENSAS WATER DISTRICT ASSOCIATION	2/4/2024	30	30	MG/L	250

++++++++++++++Environmental Protection Agency Required Health Effects Language++++++++++++++

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).

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. WATERPROOF WATER SYSTEM is responsible for providing high quality drinking water and removing lead pipes but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components in your home. You share the responsibility for protecting yourself and your family from the lead in your home plumbing. You can take responsibility by identifying and removing lead materials within your home plumbing and taking steps to reduce your family’s risk. Before drinking tap water, flush your pipes for several minutes by running your tap, taking a shower, doing laundry or a load of dishes. You can also use a filter certified by an American National Standards Institute accredited certifier to reduce lead in drinking water. If you are concerned about lead in your water and wish to have your water tested, contact WATERPROOF WATER SYSTEM and JARROD BOTTLEY BUS Phone: 318-749-5233. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Additional Required Health Effects Language:

Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful, bacteria may be present.  Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and this was a warning of potential problems.     

Some people who drink water containing Haloacetic acids in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous systems, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

There are no additional required health effects violation notices.

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Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year.  In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all our customers.

We at the WATERPROOF WATER SYSTEM work around the clock to provide top quality drinking water for every tap.  We ask that all our customers help us protect and conserve our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children’s future. Additional information on the water system can be found at www.ldh.la.gov/watergrade. Please call our office if you have questions.

5/14

Cost is $483.60