OHA Drinking Water Services
OHA Drinking Water Services
Contact Report Details

PWS ID: OR41 00479
PWS Name: LEXINGTON, TOWN OF
 
Who Was Contacted and Phone: Dan Marshall (541) 989-8515
Contact Date: 08/18/2008
Contacted By: GOSS, BILL (DWP)
Contact Method/Location: Office
 
Assistance Type: WATER QUALITY ALERT RESPONSE
Reasons: Coliform
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Details: SUMMARY: System was Chlorinated and Flushed DETAILS: Dan called. He had chlorinated the reservoir with 3 lb of calcium hypochlorite on Friday. The resulting chlorine residual was very low, below the detection level of the color wheel test kit. Over 500,000 gallons of water were used over the weekend, helping flush the system. Water was also flushed through some hydrants. ACTION NEEDED: Dan will collect five routine samples for August on Wednesday.