OHA Drinking Water Services
OHA Drinking Water Services
Contact Report Details

PWS ID: OR41 00546
PWS Name: MOUNT VERNON, CITY OF
 
Who Was Contacted and Phone: Bill Cearns (541) 932-4688
Contact Date: 10/31/2007
Contacted By: BURNETT, GARY (DWP)
Contact Method/Location: Office
 
Assistance Type: WATER QUALITY ALERT RESPONSE
Reasons: Coliform
Coliform
 
Details: SUMMARY: Coliform sample taken on 10/28 total coliform positive. DETAILS: A Routine sample taken on 10/28 is total coliform positive. The system discontinued residual maintenance chlorination several months ago but has not had a problem until now. Also, the water usage has dropped so that there is not much turnover in the reservoir. ACTION NEEDED: Five Repeat samples to be taken 10/31. And chlorinator at the primary source Jones Well will be started up.