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) 256-0370
Contact Date: 10/15/2008
Contacted By: GOSS, BILL (DWP)
Contact Method/Location: Office
 
Assistance Type: WATER QUALITY ALERT RESPONSE
Reasons: Coliform
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Details: SUMMARY: TC Positive Alert Response - MCL Violation for Oct. DETAILS: Called Dan. All three repeat samples collected 10/13 tested TC positive. Recommended batch chlorinating the reservoir early next week, and maintaining a residual in the system for at least two or three days. Dan will add four pounds of calcium hypochlorite to the reservoir early next week and monitor the residual in the system. ACTION NEEDED: PWS to issue public notice for the October coliform violation, chlorinate and flush system, collect five routine samples in November.