OHA Drinking Water Services
OHA Drinking Water Services
Contact Report Details

PWS ID: OR41 01448
PWS Name: SMGV/WIDGI CREEK
 
Who Was Contacted: Eric Chamberlain
Contact Phone: 541-233-8817
Contact Date: 12/18/2025
Contacted By: FREUND, JEFF (DESCHUTES COUNTY)
Contact Method/Location: Phone
 
Assistance Type: WATER QUALITY ALERT RESPONSE
Reasons: Coliform
 
Details: All 4 repeat/triggered samples E.coli+ following 12/16/2025 routine positive for E.coli. Spoke with Operator Eric and he will disseminate Boil Water PN this afternoon via emails through the 3 HOAs and signs on mail kiosks. We also alerted licensed facilities through Deschutes County and ODA. Eric discovered a large gap in the concrete riser of the reservoir which is likely cause of contamination. He will physically inspect interior, repair gap and chlorinate system. He also needs to take a triggered raw water sample from the well as the original "triggered" was actually post reservoir. Boil water to stay in place until unchlorinated follow up samples are absent for bacteria.
 
Associated Alerts: TCR-5110 - 12/18/2025 - E. COLI

TCR-5109 - 12/18/2025 - E. COLI

TCR-5108 - 12/18/2025 - E. COLI

TCR-5107 - 12/18/2025 - E. COLI