OHA Drinking Water Services
OHA Drinking Water Services
Contact Report Details

PWS ID: OR41 05775
PWS Name: OSU HORTICULTURE VEG RESEARCH
 
Who Was Contacted and Phone: Randy Hopson (541) 737-3202
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 7.6 mg/L nitrate with operator DETAILS: I reviewed the nitrate M/R history with the operator- the trends are increasing levels with the highest generally April - October. The operator applies urea in the general area for crop production and the golf course could be a source of nitrate as well. The staff at the facility drink bottled water. I encouraged the operator to take whatever measure he could to reduce nitrate levels. ACTION NEEDED: n/a
 
Associated Alerts: CHEM2455 - 04/25/2007 - NITRATE