OHA Drinking Water Services
OHA Drinking Water Services
Contact Report Details

PWS ID: OR41 05531
PWS Name: SMUCKER MANUFACTURING INC
 
Who Was Contacted and Phone: John Sluga (541) 995-8000
Contact Date: 05/03/2007
Contacted By: MCEVOY, JOHN (LINN COUNTY)
Contact Method/Location: Office
 
Assistance Type: WATER QUALITY ALERT RESPONSE
Reasons: Nitrate
N/A
 
Details: SUMMARY: Discussed 9.5 mg/L nitrate with operator DETAILS: I discussed with the contact that a nitrate this close to the MCL should be considered a health risk. He stated that the staff at the facility drink bottled water. He states they are investigating the cause(s) for the increasing nitrates. I encouraged the operator to take whatever measures he could to reduce nitrate levels. ACTION NEEDED: n/a
 
Associated Alerts: CHEM2448 - 04/20/2007 - NITRATE