OHA Drinking Water Services
OHA Drinking Water Services
Contact Report Details

PWS ID: OR41 00550
PWS Name: MYRTLE CREEK, CITY OF
 
Who Was Contacted: Sean Negherbon
Contact Phone: 541-863-3171
Contact Date: 03/19/2021
Contacted By: CIVIL WEST ENGINEERS, INC (DWP)
Contact Method/Location: Field
 
Assistance Type: CIRCUIT RIDER ASSISTANCE
 
Details: Background/Problem Identification:

The City of Myrtle Creek operates a treatment facility serving a population of 3,490 with 1,490 connections in Myrtle Creek Oregon. The water system contacted the Circuit Rider to schedule a tracer study based on their current system configuration. The water system provides surface water treatment from the source intake on the South Umpqua River.

A tracer study was previously scheduled in 2020 and was re-scheduled due to a change of the first user location.

Assistance Provided:

1. 3-16-21 The circuit rider conducted a chlorine tracer study with the system running at peak capacity of 900gpm. At 12:00pm the chlorine dosing was increased per the calculated dose parameters by the system operator, data collected, and the tracer study completed successfully.
2. 3-19-21 The circuit rider compiled the data from the Tracer Study into report format.
3. 3-22-21 The circuit rider submitted the tracer study report to OHA and the WD.

Follow-Up Actions Needed:

None at this time.

Technical Reports to be Prepared and Expected Timeframe:

None.