OHA Drinking Water Services
OHA Drinking Water Services
Contact Report Details

PWS ID: OR41 01140
PWS Name: MT EMILY WATER ASSOCIATION
 
Who Was Contacted and Phone: Doug Garton (541) 963-1632
Contact Date: 08/09/2012
Contacted By: WORD, AMY (DWP)
Contact Method/Location: Office
 
Assistance Type: BOIL WATER
Reasons: Coliform
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Details: SUMMARY: system had confirmed e. Coli in distribution DETAILS: System had 2 distribution positive samples: 1 total coliform in one residence and fecal coliform in another residence. The county contact was on vacation - so initial contact made by OHA. E-mailed Doug the boil water notice. Suggested the tanks get batch chlorinated with 3 cups of bleach and flushed. System to remain on boil water notice until 5 good samples are received. Ryan with Union Co. had made contact with Doug and an investigation of the system showed animal nests in the pump building. ACTION NEEDED: Distribute boil water notices, batch chlorinate storage tanks, flush, and resample for coliform bacteria in system. OHA mailed system a few chlorine test packets to use to check for chlorine in system. System to send copies of public notice to both Union Co. and OHA. 5 routine samples are due in September.
 
Associated Alerts: COLI10788 - 08/09/2012 - COLIFORM (TCR) , E. COLI

COLI10788 - 08/09/2012 - COLIFORM (TCR) , E. COLI

COLI10788 - 08/09/2012 - COLIFORM (TCR) , E. COLI