OHA Drinking Water Services
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| PWS ID: | OR41 95229 | ||
| PWS Name: | CAMP ATTITUDE | ||
| Who Was Contacted: | Tim Walisiak | ||
| Contact Phone: | 541-619-0565 | ||
| Contact Date: | 03/17/2023 | ||
| Contacted By: | CIVIL WEST ENGINEERS, INC (DWP) | ||
| Contact Method/Location: | Field | ||
| Assistance Type: | CIRCUIT RIDER ASSISTANCE | ||
| Details: | Background/Problem Identification: The water system is fed by one well (Well #2 “L116339”). The well has a seasonal history of positive hits for coliform and needs help to find the cause. Assistance Provided: The circuit rider made a site visit to assess the well and identify possible causes for the seasonal coliform issues. T. Walisiak explained that coliform issues typically occur during the summertime when the water system is seeing it’s highest demands. It was noted during the site visit that the well is not vented. There is a possibility that during high demands the well may be creating a vacuum (low pressure) condition due to the lack of a vent, and this may be “pulling” surface water (or other unconfined groundwater) down past the well seal and into the well. The circuit rider recommends that a downwards facing screened vent be installed on the well head to eliminate this possibility of coliform intrusion. Further the circuit rider noticed what looked to be animal droppings in the well house. The well house should be thoroughly cleaned and the means of rodent/insect entry should be found and eliminated. Follow-Up Actions Needed: The circuit rider can assist further as needed. Technical Reports to be Prepared and Expected Timeframe: N/A |
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