OHA Drinking Water Services
OHA Drinking Water Services
Contact Report Details

PWS ID: OR41 00375
PWS Name: POWER CITY WATER CO-OP
 
Who Was Contacted and Phone: Barbara Wallace (541) 922-2324
Contact Date: 05/07/2012
Contacted By: WORD, AMY (DWP)
Contact Method/Location: Office
 
Assistance Type: WATER QUALITY ALERT RESPONSE
Reasons: Coliform
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Details: SUMMARY: total coliform positive routine sample DETAILS: System had a total coliform positive routine sample on 5/1/12. 3 repeat samples and 1 triggered source sample were collected on 5/7/12 and all were absent for bacteria. Due to a power outage, the chlorinator had shut down and the system was not aware it had not reset itself and come back on. Chlorinator was back on-line on 5/5/12. System is aware to be checking the chlorine residuals at a minimum of twice/week. The chlorine solution tank needs to be checked at least twice/week. ACTION NEEDED: Take 5 routine samples in June. Check chlorine residuals as required and also inspect chlorine storage tank regularly.
 
Associated Alerts: COLI10459 - 05/07/2012 - COLIFORM (TCR)