OHA Drinking Water Services
Contact Report Details |
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PWS ID: | OR41 00042 | ||
PWS Name: | ANTELOPE, CITY OF | ||
Who Was Contacted and Phone: | Tim Richardson (541) 489-3201 | ||
Contact Date: | 02/18/2014 | ||
Contacted By: | HENRY, ROBERT (DWP) | ||
Contact Method/Location: | Office | ||
Assistance Type: | CIRCUIT RIDER ASSISTANCE | ||
Reasons: | N/A N/A |
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Details: | SUMMARY: Funding Assistance DETAILS: The City of Antelope provides water to approximately 50 persons through 35 connections. The water system consists of one well, a storage reservoir, and a small-diameter distribution system. The City also has access and rights to several small springs that are currently not providing water to the system. Circuit Rider was contacted by Tim Richardson, the City Manager of Antelope, with questions regarding the limit of City responsibility in regard to meter location. Mr. Richardson also had questions relating to the City’s rights of entry to private property as it relates to the water system and protecting public health. Explained the general limits of a city’s responsibility in regard to water services. Also explained that the City’s enabling ordinance should clearly address the line of responsibility as well as access to private property. ACTION NEEDED: Provide assistance with enabling ordinance changes, if requested. Also, the City of Antelope is in need of funding assistance. |