OHA Drinking Water Services
OHA Drinking Water Services
Contact Report Details

PWS ID: OR41 00567
PWS Name: HILAND WC - WESTWOOD
 
Who Was Contacted and Phone: Signe Grimstad (541) 265-9388
Contact Date: 02/10/2014
Contacted By: HENRY, ROBERT (DWP)
Contact Method/Location: Office
 
Assistance Type: CIRCUIT RIDER ASSISTANCE
Reasons: N/A
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Details: SUMMARY: Lead and Copper Sampling Assistance DETAILS: Westwood Village is a community water system located about 8 miles east of Waldport. The water system serves 120 through 81 connections. There are two wells, with one serving as an emergency backup. The Circuit Rider was contacted by Amy Chapman with the Lincoln Co Health Dept to assist the water system with gaining compliance on a few issues. The Circuit Rider was also contacted by Laurel Anderson with the Oregon PUC regarding water quality complaints. The water system had a lead excursion in December 2013. There have also been previous copper excursion. The water system has a calcite contactor treatment system for corrosion control (as well as hypochlorination for residual maintenance). In addition to the lead and copper issue, Westwood Village Co-op. needs help with CCR, O&M Manual and planning for a Master Plan. Spoke with both Signe Grimstad (owner) and Ralph Bond (operator) by phone regarding the operational issues. ACTION NEEDED: Meet with operator on site to review calcite contactor operation and other issues.