OHA Drinking Water Services
OHA Drinking Water Services
Contact Report Details

PWS ID: OR41 94014
PWS Name: USFS WYETH CG
 
Who Was Contacted and Phone: Jeff Mitchell (541) 308-1728
Contact Date: 08/06/2008
Contacted By: FETKENHOUR, JEFF (HOOD RIVER COUNTY)
Contact Method/Location: Office
 
Assistance Type: WATER QUALITY ALERT RESPONSE
Reasons: Coliform
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Details: SUMMARY: none DETAILS: The Hood River County Health Department received a call from Jeff Mitchell, Maintenance Mechanic, USDA Forest Service, Columbia River Gorge NSA in response to positive results for 2 of 5 routine coliform monitoring samples. Positive results were acknowledged by two independent laboratories. The water system will proceed immediately with repeat sample collection and they have posted a public notice and will follow repeat sample collection with shock chlorination. Plans are still ongoing to submit engineering proposals to replace/repair the existing well to restore/improve the water source. The alternative to replace the well is under consideration and the state DWP is now involved in the dialog. ACTION NEEDED: The Hood River County Health Department will continue to work with the USFS Wyeth Campground to assure potable water is restored.
 
Associated Alerts: COLI5457 - 08/06/2008 - COLIFORM (TCR)