OHA Drinking Water Services Water Advisory Details |
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PWS ID: | OR41 00911 |
PWS Name: | TOOLEY WATER DISTRICT |
Advisory Type: | Do Not Drink Water |
Reason: | Nitrate |
Area Affected: | System-wide |
Affected Populations: | All |
Begin Date: | Oct 20, 2023 |
Date Lifted: | Oct 20, 2023 |
Contacted By: | FREY, BRYAN (WASCO/SHERMAN COUNTY) |
Who Was Contacted: | JJ Olson |
Contact Phone: | 503-554-8333 ext 107 |
Details: | Tooley Water District was placed on a Tier 1 Notice on 8/12/22 for a sample that was 10.2 mg/l, which is above the MCL for Nitrates. They were again above the MCL on 8/19/22 and recorded a result of 11.7 mg/l, leaving the Tier 1 notice in place. The recent sample was 15.9 mg/l on 10/20/2023 and remains on the Tier 1 notice. Infants under 6 months of age should not be served water, juice, and formula prepared with tap water. Bottled water or other water low in nitrates should be used for infants until further notice.
UPDATE: Toolay Water District contacted NCPHD. The Nitrate levels at Tooley Water District PWS 41-00911 exceeded 15.9 mg/l and the Well #2 Lower was turned off on October 6, 2023. Hiland Water Company is taking confirmation samples every 2 weeks to monitor and will send an email to NCPHD to lift the "Do Not Drink" advisory once the data is confirmed. Currently, Hiland Water Company is only using Well #1 Upper to serve their customers and will notify NCPHD when they turn on Well #2 Lower to serve their customers Update 10/20/2023: Toolay Water District contacted NCPHD. The Nitrate levels at Tooley Water District PWS 41-00911 exceeded 15.9 mg/l and the Well #2 Lower was turned off on October 6, 2023. Hiland Water Company is taking confirmation samples every 2 weeks to monitor and will send an email to NCPHD to lift the "Do Not Drink" advisory once the data is confirmed. Currently, Hiland Water Company is only using Well #1 Upper to serve their customers and will notify NCPHD when they turn on Well #2 Lower to serve their customers Lifted 10/20/2023: NCPHD has received an email from Toolay Water District stating Well #2 lower is turned off and not being served to customers. |