OHA Drinking Water Services
OHA Drinking Water Services
Contact Report Details

PWS ID: OR41 00357
PWS Name: GRESHAM, CITY OF
 
Who Was Contacted and Phone: Rick Hill (503) 618-2970
Contact Date: 11/17/2016
Contacted By: NUSRALA, JAMES (REGION 1)
Contact Method/Location: Office
 
Assistance Type: WATER QUALITY ALERT RESPONSE
Reasons: Coliform
GWR
 
Details: SUMMARY: Follow up on 11/15/16 routine total coliform positive DETAILS: Rick called on 11/16 regarding the total coliform positive, E. coli absent routine collected on 11/15 at 3200 SW Brixton Court. Sample had a total chlorine residual of 0.29 mg/L, a bit lower than desired. Additionally Rick noted sample collected during heavy rain. City is currently cycling water through storage reservoirs in attempt to create a higher chlorine residual in this area. All three repeat samples taken on 11/16, came back coliform absent on 11/17. Rick notified Portland and Rockwood of positive routine, but no groundwater was used, so no triggered source samples needed. ACTION NEEDED: No action at this time. City to continue with routine coliform monitoring.
 
Associated Alerts: COLI16277 - 11/16/2016 - COLIFORM (TCR)