OHA Drinking Water Services
OHA Drinking Water Services
Contact Report Details

PWS ID: OR41 00566
PWS Name: NEWPORT, CITY OF
 
Who Was Contacted and Phone: Lanny Schulze (541) 574-5874
Contact Date: 01/11/2016
Contacted By: SKERBECK, TIA (REGION 1)
Contact Method/Location: Office
 
Assistance Type: OTHER REGULATORY - REGULATORY ASSISTANCE
Reasons: Operations
Operations
 
Details: SUMMARY: Partial service interruption DETAILS: Lanny emailed DWP to notify that repairs were being made to an isolated portion of the system that feeds a storage tank and provides services to 4-6 customers. A fire hydrant was damaged, most likely hit by a vehicle in the night, resulting in loss of 10 feet of water and damaged main. The portion of the system was isolated for the repairs, chlorinated post repair, and a bacti sample has been taken. ~2 houses and 2 businesses were without water during the time repairs and chlorination was taking place. ACTION NEEDED: Analyze samples collected for coliform bacteria, and restore service to affected customers.