OHA Drinking Water Services
OHA Drinking Water Services
Contact Report Details

PWS ID: OR41 00149
PWS Name: BROOKINGS, CITY OF
 
Who Was Contacted: Dustin Nelson
Contact Phone: 541-592-9877 (Email address hidden)
Contact Date: 02/01/2024
Contacted By: DOWNS, KENT (DWP)
Contact Method/Location: Email
 
Assistance Type: VIOLATION RESPONSE
Reasons: Operations
 
Details: GWR 4-Log violation

02.01.2024-Received copy of the Tier 2 notice for failure to maintain 4-log treatment. Public notice was distributed to all customers via mail and newspaper on January 25, 2024. A copy of the Tier 2 notice was sent to DMCE. No further actions needed.

01.10.2024- Dustin reported that on December 10,15,16, and 24, free chlorine readings at the water treatment plant influent dropped below the required minimum residual of 0.10 mg/L. Continuous monitoring equipment did not fail at any time during the month of December.

Next steps:

DMCE has issued a treatment technique violation specifically for the 5.25 hours below the minimum required free chlorine level. A Tier 2 public notice is required. The water system must provide public notice to persons served as soon as practical but within 30 days from today.

Dustin was instructed to download a template of the Tier 2 public notice from the Drinking Water Services webpage. If needed, a Spanish version of the template is also available online. Additional language access resources are available upon request. Dustin was instructed to email me a copy of the public notice with the date poste.
 
Associated Violations: Viol #900799760, 12/01/2023 - 12/31/2023: GWR - Failure to Maintain 4-log Treatment