OHA Drinking Water Services
Contact Report Details |
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| PWS ID: | OR41 01201 | ||
| PWS Name: | SAUNDERS CREEK HOC | ||
| Who Was Contacted: | Laura Johnson | ||
| Contact Phone: | (Email address hidden) | ||
| Contact Date: | 03/28/2025 | ||
| Contacted By: | DOWNS, KENT (DWP) | ||
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| Assistance Type: | SOURCE WATER PROTECTION | ||
| Reasons: | GWR |
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| Details: | 03.28.2025 - Here is a summary of the information provided by Laura in her site visit notes: The system was encouraged to visit their website for Small Water Systems which contains information, outreach, and educational materials tailored for a system their size. Drug Takeback Program: Laura highly recommends the Drug Takeback Program as a free, secure mail-in disposal service for unused medications. She emphasizes that flushing medications can lead to contamination in the drain field, which may seep into the aquifer and impact their drinking water source, often without being detected since source water is not routinely tested for pharmaceuticals. Recommended Fliers: She specifically suggests three educational fliers for their community: -Clean Drinking Water Starts with Good Stewardship -Household Hazardous Waste Flier -Do Your Part. Be Septic Smart. Next steps: Laura offered to Print and Mail: Laura offers to print and mail any of the resources (site notes or fliers) and asks that they specify how many copies of each flier they would like. 03.14.2025 - Laura Johnson with DEQ, emailed me providing an update on her site visit to the water system. The water system expressed interest in pursuing DW protection strategies and identifying funding sources. Next steps: Contact Civil West Enginering to initiate an assistance effort with Sunders Creek. |
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