OHA Drinking Water Services
OHA Drinking Water Services
Contact Report Details

PWS ID: OR41 00799
PWS Name: SEASIDE WATER DEPARTMENT
 
Who Was Contacted and Phone: Ben Davis (503) 738-5112
Contact Date: 07/11/2012
Contacted By: NUSRALA, JAMES (REGION 1)
Contact Method/Location: Office
 
Assistance Type: WATER QUALITY ALERT RESPONSE
Reasons: SOCs
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Details: SUMMARY: Response to SOC detect DETAILS: I spoke to Ben abou the 4/25/12 detect of di (2-ethyl hexyl phthalate) of 0.0017 mg/L, almost 3 times the detection level of 0.0006 mg/L, but below MCL of 0.006 mg/L. I explained that City needs to begin quarterly monitoring for constituent with a first sample during third quarter 2012. I explained compliance with the MCL is determined by a running annual average. Ben not aware of reason for detect as previous samples all non-detect, but may contact lab to follow up. ACTION NEEDED: City to begin quarterly monitoring for 2-ethyl hexyl phthalate 3rd quarter 2012. DWP to review results after 4 consecutive quarters for seasonal variability, compliance with the MCL or if frequency may be reduced given results reliably & consistently below MCL. DWP to offer support to City.
 
Associated Alerts: CHEM5419 - 07/10/2012 - DI(2-ETHYLHEXYL) PHTHALATE