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Home My WebLink AboutDDW-2024-007837Sanitary Survey - Deficiency Report PWS Number:UTAH11099 Deficiency Points:645 Survey Date:05/23/2024 Survey Name:FOOTHILL WATER USERS ASSOCIATION Surveyor:Brian Pattee Sanitary Survey Category: SO SDWIS Severity Code: Significant Deficiency Management and Operations | DS001 | UTAH11099 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 22. For a community water system with water sources that require power to produce sufficient flow, system is equipped with standby power option. Rule: R309-515-6(2)(a)Rule requires a community water system without naturally flowing water sources, such as springs or flowing wells, to have one or more of the system's sources equipped for operation during power outages. To ensure continuous service when the primary power has been interrupted, a redundant power supply is required. A redundant power supply may include a transfer switch for auxiliary power such as a generator or a power supply service with coverage from two independent substations. This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW. Notes:carried forward Deficiency Points: 25 Days until points become effective on IPS: 120 SDWIS Deficiency Description: S033 COM SYSTEM WITHOUT NATURALLY FLOWING SOURCES LACKS BACKUP POWER FOR AT LEAST ONE WATER SOURCE Sanitary Survey Category: SM SDWIS Severity Code: Minor Deficiency Cross Connection and Operator Certification | DS001 | UTAH11099 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 32. Legally adopted authority statement Rule: R309-105-12(2)Rule requires each public water system to have a cross connection control program that includes a legally adopted and functional local authority to enforce the program (i.e., ordinance, bylaw, or policy). Notes:carried forward Deficiency Points: 15 Days until points become effective on IPS: 0 SDWIS Deficiency Description: M003 CCC-LACKS LOCAL AUTHORITY Sanitary Survey Category: SM SDWIS Severity Code: Minor Deficiency Cross Connection and Operator Certification | DS001 | UTAH11099 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 33. Documentation of annual public awareness and/or employee training Rule: R309-105-12(2)Rule requires each public water system to have a cross connection control program that includes providing public education or awareness material or presentations. Notes:carried forward Deficiency Points: 15 Days until points become effective on IPS: 0 SDWIS Deficiency Description: M004 CCC-NO ANNUAL PUBLIC EDUCATION OR AWARENESS Sanitary Survey Category: SM SDWIS Severity Code: Minor Deficiency Cross Connection and Operator Certification | DS001 | UTAH11099 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 35. Does the water system have detailed records of cross connection control activities? (inventories of backflow assemblies, devices, and air gaps installed within the system) Rule: R309-105-12(2)Rule requires each public water system to have a cross connection control program that includes written records of cross connection control activities. Notes:Carried forward Deficiency Points: 15 Days until points become effective on IPS: 0 SDWIS Deficiency Description: M006 CCC-LACKS WRITTEN RECORDS OF CCC ACTIVITIES Sanitary Survey Category: SM SDWIS Severity Code: Minor Deficiency Cross Connection and Operator Certification | DS001 | UTAH11099 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 36. Does the water system have records of on-going enforcement activities? (test history, enforcement activities, hazard assessments) Rule: R309-105-12(2)Rule requires each public water system to have a cross connection control program that includes test history and documentation of on-going enforcement activities. Notes:Carried forward Deficiency Points: 15 Days until points become effective on IPS: 0 SDWIS Deficiency Description: M007 CCC-LACKS ON-GOING ENFORCEMENT IMPLEMENTATION Sanitary Survey Category: SM SDWIS Severity Code: Significant Deficiency General Maintenance and Environment | DS001 | UTAH11099 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 39. Are there any visual indications of unsanitary conditions? Rule: R309-200-6, R309-105-18, R309-215-4(3)R309-200-6 The Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels for public water systems deals with substances which affect the aesthetic quality of drinking water. They are presented here as recommended limits or ranges and are not grounds for rejection. The taste of water may be unpleasant and the usefulness of the water may be impaired if these standards are significantly exceeded. R309-105-18 The Director or the local health department shall be informed by telephone by a water supplier of any "emergency situation". The term "emergency situation... R309-215-4(3) If the water fails to meet minimum standards, then certain public notification procedures shall be carried out, as outlined in R309-220. Water suppliers shall also keep analytical records in their possession, for a required length of time, as outlined in R309-105-17. Notes:System is not approved and on a Boil Advisery , until tank can be replaced under an SRF project . Deficiency Points: 50 Days until points become effective on IPS: 120 SDWIS Deficiency Description: M017 WATER STAGNATION, BIOFILM OR SEDIMENTS CONTRIBUTES TO DRINKING WATER CONTAMINATION Sanitary Survey Category: SO SDWIS Severity Code: Significant Deficiency Wells | WS001 | UNDERGROUND WATER WELL 53. Undocumented sources shall not be physically connected to the drinking water system. (IF SOURCE IS NOT IN SYSTEM INVENTORY MARK "DEFICIENT") Rule: R309-515-6(5), R309-515-7(4), R309-500- 9(2) and (3) R309-105-6(1) requires plans and specifications for all public drinking water projects to be approved in writing by the Director prior to the commencement of construction. This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW. Notes:Carried forward Deficiency Points: 200 Days until points become effective on IPS: 120 SDWIS Deficiency Description: S001 UNAPPROVED SOURCE IN SERVICE Sanitary Survey Category: SO SDWIS Severity Code: Significant Deficiency Wells | WS001 | UNDERGROUND WATER WELL 54. Well casing is at least 18 inches above finished ground surface and 12 inches above well house floor. Rule: R309-515-6(6)(b)(vi), R309-515- 6(12)(c)(ii), R309-515-6(13)(a) Rule requires the permanent well casing to project at least 18 inches above the final ground surface and 12 inches above the pump house floor; at sites subject to flooding, the top of the casing must terminate at least 3 feet above the 100-year flood level or highest known flood elevation, whichever is higher. This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW. Notes:carried forward Deficiency Points: 25 Days until points become effective on IPS: 120 SDWIS Deficiency Description: S003 WELL CASING TERMINATES LESS THAN 12 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR OR LESS THAN 18 INCHES ABOVE GROUND SURFACE Sanitary Survey Category: SO SDWIS Severity Code: Minor Deficiency Wells | WS001 | UNDERGROUND WATER WELL 58. Provisions available to periodically measure water levels Rule: R309-515-6(12)(e ), R309-515-6(12)(c)(vi)Rule requires provisions be made to permit periodic measurement of water levels in the completed well. Notes:Carried forward Deficiency Points: 5 Days until points become effective on IPS: 0 SDWIS Deficiency Description: S015 WELL LACKS A MEANS TO MEASURE WATER LEVELS PERIODICALLY Sanitary Survey Category: SO SDWIS Severity Code: Minor Deficiency Wells | WS001 | UNDERGROUND WATER WELL 63. Well discharge line has a smooth-nosed sampling tap, which samples the well water before any chemical injection. (first item from the wellhead). Rule: R309-515-6(12)(d)(iv)Rule requires the discharge piping to be equipped with a smooth nosed sampling tap, a check valve, a pressure gauge, a means of measuring flow, and a shutoff valve. (smooth nosed sampling tap being the first item from the well head and the shut-off valve as the last item) Notes:Carried forward Deficiency Points: 5 Days until points become effective on IPS: 0 SDWIS Deficiency Description: S023 NO SMOOTH NOSED SAMPLING TAP ON DISCHARGE PIPING Sanitary Survey Category: SO SDWIS Severity Code: Minor Deficiency Wells | WS001 | UNDERGROUND WATER WELL 64. Well discharge line has a check valve. Rule: R309-515-6(12)(d)(iv)Rule requires the discharge piping to be equipped with (in order of placement from the wellhead) a smooth nosed sampling tap, a check valve, a pressure gauge, a means of measuring flow, and a shutoff valve. Notes:Carried forward Deficiency Points: 5 Days until points become effective on IPS: 0 SDWIS Deficiency Description: S024 NO CHECK VALVE ON WELL DISCHARGE PIPING Sanitary Survey Category: SO SDWIS Severity Code: Minor Deficiency Wells | WS001 | UNDERGROUND WATER WELL 65. Well discharge line has a pressure gauge. Rule: R309-515-6(12)(d)(iv)Rule requires the discharge piping to be equipped with (in order of placement from the wellhead) a smooth nosed sampling tap, a check valve, a pressure gauge, a means of measuring flow, and a shutoff valve. Notes:carried forward Deficiency Points: 5 Days until points become effective on IPS: 0 SDWIS Deficiency Description: S025 NO PRESSURE GAUGE ON WELL DISCHARGE PIPING Sanitary Survey Category: SO SDWIS Severity Code: Minor Deficiency Wells | WS001 | UNDERGROUND WATER WELL 66. Well discharge line has a means to measure flow. Rule: R309-515-6(12)(d)(iv)Rule requires the discharge piping to be equipped with (in order of placement from the wellhead) a smooth nosed sampling tap, a check valve, a pressure gauge, a means of measuring flow, and a shutoff valve. Notes:Carried forward Deficiency Points: 5 Days until points become effective on IPS: 0 SDWIS Deficiency Description: S026 NO FLOW METER ON WELL DISCHARGE PIPING Sanitary Survey Category: SO SDWIS Severity Code: Minor Deficiency Wells | WS001 | UNDERGROUND WATER WELL 69. Wells that pump directly into a distribution system have means to release trapped air from pump discharge piping (for example, pumps directly to a tank, has an air release valve or pump to waste line) Rule: R309-515-6(12)(d)(v)Rule requires a well that pumps directly into the distribution system be equipped with an air release/vacuum relief valve located upstream of the check valve, unless the wellhead valve and piping provide for pumping to waste all trapped air before water is introduced into the distribution system. Notes:Carried forward Deficiency Points: 5 Days until points become effective on IPS: 0 SDWIS Deficiency Description: SL01 WELL THAT PUMPS DIRECTLY TO DISTRIBUTION LACKS A MEANS TO RELEASE TRAPPED AIR Sanitary Survey Category: FW SDWIS Severity Code: Minor Deficiency Storage Tanks | ST001 | 140K GAL TANK 74. Ladders, ladder guards, platform railings, or safely located entrance hatches are provided. Rule: R309-545-18 Rule requires ladders, ladder guards, platform railings, and safely located entrance hatches where applicable for water storage tanks and requires safety practices to conform to pertinent laws and regulations of the Utah Occupational Safety and Health Division. Notes:carried forward from 2021 Deficiency Points: 15 Days until points become effective on IPS: 0 SDWIS Deficiency Description: V004 STORAGE TANK LADDERS IN EXCESS OF 20 FEET LACK SAFETY FEATURE SUCH AS CAGE, HARNESS OR PLATFORM Sanitary Survey Category: FW SDWIS Severity Code: Minor Deficiency Storage Tanks | ST001 | 140K GAL TANK 77A. Access opening framed at least 4 inches above roof surface or 18 inches above earthen cover. Rule: R309-545-14(1)Rule requires tank access opening to be framed at least 4 inches above the surface of the roof, or on a buried tank, to be at least 18 inches above any earthen cover over the tank. Notes:carried forward Deficiency Points: 15 Days until points become effective on IPS: 0 SDWIS Deficiency Description: V008 TANK ACCESS HEIGHT LESS THAN 4 INCHES ABOVE TANK ROOF OR LESS THAN 18 INCHES ABOVE EARTHEN COVER Sanitary Survey Category: FW SDWIS Severity Code: Significant Deficiency Storage Tanks | ST001 | 140K GAL TANK 77C. Access opening lid properly gasketed Rule: R309-545-14(2)Rule requires the access opening to a tank to be furnished with a gasket between the lid and frame. This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW. Notes:Carried forward Deficiency Points: 25 Days until points become effective on IPS: 120 SDWIS Deficiency Description: V009 STORAGE TANK LID LACKS A FUNCTIONING GASKET BETWEEN THE LID AND FRAME Sanitary Survey Category: FW SDWIS Severity Code: Significant Deficiency Storage Tanks | ST001 | 140K GAL TANK 78. Access opening locked Rule: R309-545-14(3)Rule requires the lid to any access opening to have a locking device. This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW. Notes:Carried forward Deficiency Points: 25 Days until points become effective on IPS: 120 SDWIS Deficiency Description: V029 STORAGE TANK ACCESS OPENING LACKS A LOCK Sanitary Survey Category: FW SDWIS Severity Code: Significant Deficiency Storage Tanks | ST001 | 140K GAL TANK 79. Roof or wall penetrations sealed Rule: R309-545-6(1) and 545-9 Rule requires openings in a storage tank roof or top, designed to accommodate control apparatus or pump columns, to be welded, gasketed, or curbed and sleeved and to have additional proper shielding to prevent vandalism. This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW. Notes:Carried forward Deficiency Points: 100 Days until points become effective on IPS: 120 SDWIS Deficiency Description: V017 STORAGE TANK SUBJECT TO CONTAMINATION DUE TO UNSEALED OPENINGS ON TANK ROOF OR SIDEWALLS Sanitary Survey Category: FW SDWIS Severity Code: Significant Deficiency Storage Tanks | ST001 | 140K GAL TANK 82B. Severe deterioration or spalling? Rule: R309-545-6(1) and 545-9(1)Rule requires all water storage tanks to have suitable watertight roofs and sidewalls that shall also exclude birds, animals, insects, and excessive dust. This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW. Notes:Carried forward Deficiency Points: 50 Days until points become effective on IPS: 120 SDWIS Deficiency Description: V022 STORAGE TANK ROOF OR SIDEWALLS SHOW SIGNS OF SEVERE DETERIORATION Sanitary Survey Category: FW SDWIS Severity Code: Significant Deficiency Storage Tanks | ST001 | 140K GAL TANK 83A. Overflow line discharges at least 12 inches above ground or the flood rim of receiving basin? Rule: R309-545-13 Rule requires all water storage tanks to be provided with an overflow that discharges at an elevation between 12 and 24 inches above the ground surface or the rim of the receiving basin. Notes:Line discharges at ground level Deficiency Points: 25 Days until points become effective on IPS: 120 SDWIS Deficiency Description: V011 END OF STORAGE TANK OVERFLOW LACKS A CLEARANCE OF BETWEEN 12 AND 24 INCHES FROM GROUND SURFACE