OHA Drinking Water Services
OHA Drinking Water Services
Contact Report Details

PWS ID: OR41 00827
PWS Name: SNO-CAP WATER SYSTEM
 
Who Was Contacted: Susan Moore/ Howard
Contact Phone: 541-549-2145
Contact Date: 09/16/2025
Contacted By: FREUND, JEFF (DESCHUTES COUNTY)
Contact Method/Location: Phone
 
Assistance Type: WATER QUALITY ALERT RESPONSE
Reasons: Coliform
 
Details: All three repeats TC+ following 9/10 routine positive. Triggered well sample absent. Received call from Susan that they are continuing to work on ants in reservoir #2. This is the probable cause since the original TC+ August 20. System will re-chlorinate and flush and resample. Discussed sealing all openings insects could be using to enter reservoir and using a pest company to kill or deter ants but only if chemical used is non toxic or they use a physical process so ants can not carry chemical into reservoir.
System has had 2 confirmed coliforms within one month, but an obvious source has been found. Continue to rid reservoir of ants, chlorinate, flush and resample. Will need normal routine samples in October.
 
Associated Alerts: TCR-4456 - 09/17/2025 - COLIFORM (TCR)

TCR-4454 - 09/17/2025 - COLIFORM (TCR)

TCR-4455 - 09/17/2025 - COLIFORM (TCR)