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Home My WebLink AboutDecember 7, 2010 • MINNESOTA MDH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Protecting, maintaining and improving the health of all Minnesotans January 13, 2011 Oak Park Heights City Council c/o Mr. Andy Kegley 14168 Oak Park Blvd., P.O. Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, Minnesota 55082-2007 Dear Council Members: SUBJECT: Oak Park Heights Water Supply, Washington County, PWSID 1820020 We are enclosing a copy of the report of our district office covering a routine inspection of your community water supply. The Minnesota Department of Health is monitoring your public water supply system for contaminants required by state and federal drinking water rules. However,the results of the monitoring are not part of this investigation report but are sent to you under separate cover as they become available. If you have any questions concerning the information contained in this report,please contact me at 651/201-3972. Sincerely, Chad M. Kolstad, P.E. Community Public Water Supply Unit Environmental Health Division Snelling Office Park St. Paul, Minnesota 55108 CMK Enclosures cc: Water Superintendent General Information(651)201-4700 TDD:(651)201-5797 Minnesota Relay Service:(800)627-3529 www.health.state.mn.us For directions to any of the MDH locations,call(651)201-5000. An equal opportunity employer. M I N N E S O T A MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH \"DH Section of Drinking Water Protection Sanitary Survey Findings DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 1?Water?‘c.‘" System Name: Oak Park Heights Survey Date: 12/07/2010 PWSID: 1820020 Surveyor:gad M. ,;4,, ad, P.E. System Contact:Andy Kegley Surveyor Signature: V), o'if The findings below identify sanitary risks that may impact water quality, inform the water supply owner of applicable responsibilities, and/or provide guidance related to water system operation and maintenance. Water Source The seal around the pump base at Well No. 1 should be repaired. The static and drawdown should be checked and recorded monthly. Pumps/Pump Facilities and Controls A new sample tap should be installed at Well No. 2. Treatment All containers holding hydrofluosilicic acid should be sealed as air-tight as possible and vented to the outside atmosphere to minimize the effects of the acid fumes. All chemical vents must be equipped with non-corrodible insect screens. All threaded hose bibbs must be equipped with approved vacuum breakers. Water Storage No deficiencies or recommendations reported. Distribution The system is flushed once a year. Monitoring/Reporting Data Verification The following records shall be maintained by the water supply system (where applicable): a. Coliform bacteria results - 5 years b. Chlorine residual results - 5 years c. Chemical results - 10 years d. Sanitary survey reports - 10 years e. All lead and copper materials - 12 years f. Consumer confidence reports - 3 years g. Turbidity results - 3 years h. Public notices - 3 years i. Fluoride quarterly results and monthly reports - 1 year Water System Management/Operation A daily check of critical system components should be conducted to enhance security and ensure that an unauthorized entry has not taken place. The City should consider using the permanent chlorination equipment and maintaining a free chlorine residual of at least 0.2 to 0.5 milligrams per liter on all points of the distribution system. Page 1 of 2 MINNESOTA MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH •• MDFJ Section of Drinking Water Protection Sanitary Survey Findings DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 9. ? ogWaterPO� System Name:Oak Park Heights Survey Date: 12/07/2010 PWSID: 1820020 Surveyor:Chad M. • tad, P.E. System Contact:Andy Kegley Surveyor Signature: amt jr" l The findings below identify sanitary risks that may impact water quality, inform the water supply owner of applicable responsibilities, and/or provide guidance related to water system operation and maintenance. (Operator Compliance with State Requirements The opportunity for additional training in water supply work should be made available to the operator(s). Attendance at the annual waterworks operators seminar, held in the area, is a valuable experience for anyone engaged in this field. Other Comments or Findings The following sites are approved for bacteriological sampling: 1. Brekke Park 2. S.A. West 3. Stillwater Treatment Plant 4. Boutwells 5. Sunnyside Marina 6. Washington County Government Center 7. S.A. East 8. Stillwater Senior High 9. Menards 10. Discount Tire 11. City Hall 12. Fred's Tire If sampling sites change or additional sampling sites are added, please contact Chad Kolstad at 651/643-2103. Page 2 of 2 • Minnesota Department of Health Drinking Water Protection Section Report of Colilert Bacteriological Results and Chlorine Residual Sampled By: Chad Kolstad Date: PWS Name: Oak Park Heights PWSID: 1820020 —Result Comments No Result Comments Listed Sample Results Chlorine Residual Coliform Field# Sampling Location Free/Total Bacteria E.Coli 410226 Well#1 / Absent 410227 Well#2 / Absent 410228 City Hall / Absent 410229 Century Power / Absent 410230 Government Center / Absent 410231 Wastewater Treatment Plant / Absent MINNESOTA MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH iv/DH SECTION OF DRINKING WATER PROTECTION DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Public Water Supply Inventory Report 94 7 wales Vc3' Name: Oak Park Heights PWSID: 1820020 PWS Type:Community County: Washington Regulatory Authority: DWP District Engineer: Chad M. Kolstad System Information BASIC DATA Owner Type:Municipal System Class: D Service Connections:1,315 Population Served:4,708 Class Points: 21 Survey Date:12/07/2010 Service Area Characteristics: Municipal-(Primary) PRODUCTION TOTALS Design Capacity: Emergency Capacity: 1,440,000 Gallons per Day Average Daily: 681,800 Gallons Storage Capacity: 750,000 Gallons Highest Daily: 1,385,000 Gallons ADDRESSES AND LOCATIONS Type Address Financial City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. P.O. Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-2007 Location 14168 Oak Park Blvd Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Owner/Responsible Party Oak Park Heights City Council do Mr. Andy Kegley 14168 Oak Park Blvd., P.O. Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-2007 Sample Bottles/General Oak Park Heights Water Superintendent Correspondence c/o Mr. Andy Kegley 14168 Oak Park Blvd., P.O. Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-2007 CONTACTS Type Name Phone/Email Number/Address Contact Andy Kegley Business Fax 651/439-0574 Business Phone 1 651/439-4439 Email akegley @cityofoakparkheights.con Emergency Workday Andy Kegley Business Phone 1 651/439-4439 Cell Phone 651/775-5759 Jeff Kellogg Business Phone 1 651/439-4439 Cell Phone 651/775-6177 Emergency After-Hours Andy Kegley Cell Phone 651/775-5759 Home Phone 1 651/334-5140 Jeff Kellogg Cell Phone 651/775-6177 On-Call Phone Cell Phone 651/485-2304 Owner/Responsible Party Oak Park Heights City Council Business Phone 1 651/439-4439 1/13/2011 Page 1 of 3 MINNESOTA MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH mDH SECTION OF DRINKING WATER PROTECTION DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Public Water Supply Inventory Report s. Name:Oak Park Heights PWSID: 1820020 PWS Type: Community County:Washington Regulatory Authority: DWP District Engineer: Chad M. Kolstad OPERATORS Name Class Expiration Date Name Class Expiration Date Kegley,Andrew L. C 10/31/2012 Kellogg,Jeff P. C 06/30/2012 Robertson, Mark C. D 05/31/2013 Storage Information Name: City Hall Tower Links to: Distribution System Type: Storage-Elevated Availability: Primary Status: Active Capacity: 250,000 Gallons Name: West Tower Links to: Distribution System Type: Storage-Elevated Availability: Primary Status: Active Capacity: 500,000 Gallons Source Information Name: Well#1 Source Type: Groundwater Type: Well Design Capacity (gpm): 1000 Status: Active Emergency Capacity (gpm): 1000 Availability: Primary Well Data Unique Well No.: 00208794 Year Constructed: 1967 Drawdown (ft): 9 Well Depth (ft): 310 Static Depth (ft): 144 Screen Length (ft): None Casing Depth (ft): 230 Casing Diameter(in): 16 Pump type: Vertical Turbine Pump Capacity (gpm): 1000 Pumping Rate (gpm): 1000 Aquifer(s): Jordan Name: Well#2 Source Type: Groundwater Type: Well Design Capacity (gpm): 850 Status: Active Emergency Capacity (gpm): Availability: Primary Well Data Unique Well No.: 00112205 Year Constructed: 1975 Drawdown (ft): 37 Well Depth (ft): 290 Static Depth (ft): 0 Screen Length (ft): None Casing Depth (ft): 230 Casing Diameter(in): 16 Pump type: Vertical Turbine Pump Capacity (gpm): 850 Pumping Rate (gpm): 850 Aquifer(s): Jordan 1/13/2011 Page 2 of 3 M I N N E S O T A MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SECTION OF DRINKING WATER PROTECTION DEPAIMIDH RTMENTOF HEALTH Public Water Supply Inventory Report of g g Wator PLO Name:Oak Park Heights PWSID: 1820020 PWS Type:Community County:Washington Regulatory Authority: DWP District Engineer:Chad M. Kolstad Treatment Information Name: Well#1 Entry Point Source Water: Groundwater Type: Treatment Plant Design Capacity: 1000 Gallons per Minute Status: Active Emergency Capacity: 1000 Gallons per Minute Availability: Primary Treatment Data Objective Process Mechanism Fluoride(Z) Fluoridation/Hydrofluosilicic acid Name: Well#2 Entry Point Source Water: Groundwater Type: Treatment Plant Design Capacity: 850 Gallons per Minute Status: Active Emergency Capacity: Availability: Primary Treatment Data Objective Process Mechanism Fluoride (Z) Fluoridation/Hydrofluosilicic acid 1/13/2011 Page 3 of 3