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Contact Report Details |
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| PWS ID: | OR41 01340 | ||
| PWS Name: | UPPER COOS RIVER WTR ASSOC | ||
| Who Was Contacted: | Susan Mlynarczyk | ||
| Contact Phone: | 541-290-1790 | ||
| Contact Date: | 08/15/2024 | ||
| Contacted By: | DOWNS, KENT (DWP) | ||
| Contact Method/Location: | Phone | ||
| Assistance Type: | OTHER REGULATORY - System status update | ||
| Reasons: | Operations |
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| Details: | 08.15.2024 I contacted the president of the Upper Coos River Water Association (UCRWA) to inquire about their plans to address their compliance issues. I also informed the president that our DWS Circuit Rider would be contacting Riverview Christian Fellowship to discuss the possibility of merging their systems, an option that was previously identified as feasibly in 2022. The president of the UCRWA provided the following information: -Six homes are currently affiliated with the association. Of these, two have alternative potable water sources: one with a domestic well (serving one resident) and another with a pond (serving one resident). The remaining four homes (17 residents) rely on SRC-AA, an unnamed creek, for drinking water. Additionally, six unaffiliated users are tapping into the UCRWA distribution line, including three homes, a farmer's operation, a rental house owned by the farmer, and Riverview Christian Fellowship. It's assumed that the church uses water from the unnamed creek solely for irrigation. -Regarding the potential merger of UCRWA with the Riverview Christian Fellowship (RCF) water system: The association president expressed skepticism. She noted that the existing church well lacks the capacity to supply water to the additional UCRWA population, and drilling a new well would likely tap into the same low-yield aquifer. -Regarding compliance with OHA regulations: The association president has been discussing the matter with other members. She stated that all UCRWA members would prefer to avoid adhering to DWS rules and requirements, particularly the use of sodium hypochlorite as a water disinfectant. While the association president expressed her willingness to continue serving as a liaison between DWS and UCRWA, she clarified that she cannot enforce DWS regulations on behalf of the association. Next steps: Circuit Rider assistance in process to determine if merging RCF and UCRWA is a viable option. |
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| Associated Violations: | Viol #900012899, 07/01/2024 - 07/31/2024: TCR - Routine Coliform - Did Not Report ANY |
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