Since that time, however, the park has been declared a charitable trust.

Jane Smith can be reached at 724-6370 or by e-mail at jsmith@meadvilletribune.com

Park’s water system needs work in order to meet new safety standards.

Conneaut Lake Park officials are working to bring its water system into compliance with new safety standards.

The arsenic level in the park’s water is three times higher than the new federal standards that took effect Jan. 23.

The acceptable level is .010 milligrams per liter, or 10 parts per billion.

The previous standard was .050 mg/L, or 50 parts per billion, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection.

George Deshner, general manager of Conneaut Lake Park, said tests show the park’s level is the same as it always has been — .031 mg/L. He received a letter last week to notify his customers within 60 days. The park’s water system serves buildings in the park and nearly 135 neighboring homes.

“The level has not gone up,” he said. “It has not changed. It continues as the same level as always. It is not life-threatening.”

However, the regulations require the park and anyone operating a water system to notify customers of the level.

In addition, those with problems must bring their operations into compliance.