OHA Drinking Water Services
OHA Drinking Water Services
Contact Report Details

PWS ID: OR41 94489
PWS Name: WHALESHEAD BEACH RESORT, LLC
 
Who Was Contacted: Giovanni Rangel
Contact Phone: (Email address hidden)
Contact Date: 04/09/2026
Contacted By: DOWNS, KENT (DWP)
Contact Method/Location: Email
 
Assistance Type: SURVEY/DEFICIENCY FOLLOW-UP
Survey: 06/24/2025
Reasons: Operations
 
Details: 2025 WTP survey update

04.09.2026-The operator informed me that for the week of April 20, they are planning to install a flow meter on the gravity line downslope of the treatment plant. The operator still has to confirm the exact lconfiguration of the line.

01.20.2026-Steve Reber provided a copy of the CT study report. The tracer test resulted in a contact time of 37 minutes, yielding a baffling factor of 0.15. Next steps: The operator has been instructed to use this 37-minute contact time for all daily CT calculations moving forward.

Still pending: Final plan review approval for the tanks and a new tracer study for WTP-A.

01.02.2026-Steve Reber with Civil West informed me that the CT study is scheduled for January 9th. Results will be submitted upon completion of test and analysis of the results.

12.12.2025
- The WTP B CT study methodology has been approved.
Next steps: The Circuit Rider Engineer will assist the system in conducting the approved Contact Time Study. The CT study is planned for during the first half of January. Upon completion, a copy of the final results will be submitted to the DWS for review and record.

12.10.2025
- The circuit rider engineer submitted a copy of the water treatment plant (WTP) - B contact time study methodology.

11.13.2025
Operator submitted the following documents:
- Protocol for under certified operator,
- Coliform Sampling Plan
- Photos provided to verify repairs made to address the leaks in the pump house, photos of the new chlorine pump, and photos of the new lid on the access hatch.
- chemical sampling update.

Pending deficiencies:
- Tracer study needed for CT calculation.
- Plan review to address improvements made without prior plan review approval.

06/24/25
Survey site visit completed.

07/08/25
Operator and DMCE notified Sig def and unmet rules noted. Corrective actions due dates on page 1 of the survey report. Survey RPT and LTR saved on S drive. No changes to Data Online inventory.