OHA Drinking Water Services
OHA Drinking Water Services
Contact Report Details

PWS ID: OR41 95704
PWS Name: PATRICK LUMBER COMPANY
 
Who Was Contacted: Ben Motter
Contact Phone: 541-929-4717 (Email address hidden)
Contact Date: 12/09/2025
Contacted By: CALL, BAXTER (DWP)
Contact Method/Location: Phone
 
Assistance Type: WATER QUALITY ALERT RESPONSE
Reasons: Coliform
 
Details: Operator learned that routine coliform sample was positive for total coliform (negative for E. Coli) and contacted DWS for guidance for follow-up sampling.

DWS instructed to collect 3 repeat samples from the building, with one sample from the original faucet, and one triggered sample from the wellhead.

Scott Kruger spoke to Ben Motter on 12/10/25 and confirmed the information provided by Baxter Call.
We also discussed proper sampling techniques and aseptic procedures. I suggested that he obtain a sampling procedure guidance document from the lab.

 
Associated Alerts: TCR-5022 - 12/10/2025 - COLIFORM (TCR)   See also: 12/10/2025