OHA Drinking Water Services
OHA Drinking Water Services
Contact Report Details

PWS ID: OR41 00723
PWS Name: RUFUS PUBLIC WORKS
 
Who Was Contacted: BROOKE HENRICKSON
Contact Phone: 541-645-5297
Contact Date: 06/30/2025
Contacted By: GRENDEL, PAULA (WASCO COUNTY)
Contact Method/Location: Phone
 
Assistance Type: VIOLATION RESPONSE
Reasons: Lead or Copper
 
Details: Spoke with the water operator regarding the lead sampling requirements. She had initially misunderstood the requirement, believing that samples could be collected gradually over the June–September monitoring period. I clarified the sampling requirements, and she is now moving forward with collecting all five samples and plans to submit them to the laboratory tomorrow, July 1st.

We also reviewed the June 3rd sample result and discussed whether the location met the required site selection criteria. Upon review, it was determined that the site used for the June 3rd sample—which showed a result of 0.017 mg/L—did not meet the criteria for a valid sampling point. As a result, she is collecting five new samples from appropriate locations that meet the selection criteria.
 
Associated Violations: Viol #903214566, 12/01/2024 - 12/31/2024: GWR - Source Assessment Sample - Late/Nonreporting

Viol #903214565, 11/01/2024 - 11/30/2024: GWR - Source Assessment Sample - Late/Nonreporting

Viol #903214567, 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024: GWR - Source Assessment Sample - Late/Nonreporting

VIOLATION IS NOT IN SDWIS YET