OHA Drinking Water Services
OHA Drinking Water Services
Contact Report Details

PWS ID: OR41 90639
PWS Name: BLM ALSEA FALLS PICNIC GROUND
 
Who Was Contacted and Phone: John Chaffin (541) 574-3147
Contact Date: 09/08/2011
Contacted By: KRUGER, SCOTT (BENTON COUNTY)
Contact Method/Location: Office
 
Assistance Type: WATER QUALITY ALERT RESPONSE
Reasons: Coliform
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Details: SUMMARY: positive coliform DETAILS: The hand pump in the picnic area tested positive for coliform. I was notified that two repeat tests were submitted. John was on his way to shut down the hand pump for the season. He was informed that two more repeat samples would be required before it was shut down and that one of those samples should be marked as a triggered source sample. Spoke to Betsy Perry and she said this is a common occurrence with hand pumps. She stated often the samples arent taken because if the pump is shut down then the public health has been protected. John wanted to take the samples anyway so the system should not have a violation for not taking enough samples. ACTION NEEDED: Pump has been shut down. However the results of three repeat samples and a triggered source sample to be reviewed.
 
Associated Alerts: COLI9590 - 09/07/2011 - COLIFORM (TCR)