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Contact Report Details
PWS ID: OR41 00953
PWS Name: WILLAMINA, CITY OF
 
Who Was Contacted: Brenden Ashworth
Contact Phone: -- (Email address hidden)
Contact Date: 03/29/2023
Contacted By: ALFAFARA, NICOLE (DWP)
Contact Method/Location: Email
 
Assistance Type: SURVEY/DEFICIENCY FOLLOW-UP
Survey: 02/10/2022
 
Details: The City tested 52% of the systems backflow assemblies/devices in 2021 and 41% in 2020. This low testing resulted in a significant deficiency/rule violation during the February 2022 WSS (a deficiency listed in the previous WSS as well). The City developed a corrective action plan to increase the number of devices tested in 2022 by 3/31/23. Only 7% of total backflow assemblies for the system were tested in 2022. DWS requested a new corrective action plan to address the unresolved significant deficiency on 3/21/23. The City responded stating they are looking into contracting a certified backflow tester and seeking updated language in their Ordinance. The plan is to have the Ordinance and Resolution and contracted backflow tester in place by May 31, 2023 and letters being mailed on or before June 16, 2023.

March/April 2024 Update: The 2023 ASR Report details 37.5% (3/8) of RPs assemblies tested and 59.4% (158/266) of DC assemblies were tested. This equates to 58.7% (161/274) of the system’s devices, falling a bit short to resolve this deficiency. Consequently, the CAP was updated to achieve 70% devices tested in 2024 with a deadline of 4/1/25 (ASR report due date).
Despite staffing transitions the City has improved backflow assembly/device testing figures (from 7% in 2022 to 58.7% in 2023), demonstrated enhanced communication about progress and conducted proactive measures such as ordinance edits, informational letters, and contracting a certified tester to resolve this deficiency. With 58 out of 274 devices already tested in 2024, the system's dedication to enhancing testing procedures and rectifying this deficiency is evident and holds promise for further improvement.

-See additional contact report: https://yourwater.oregon.gov/cr-detail.php?crisn=15152

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