DDW-2024-009149

Utah Department Of Environmental Quality
Division Of Drinking Water Sanitary Survey
Sanitary Survey
General System Information
Exception Granted: R309-550-7(1) | Water line crossed 18-inches below existing sewer line at wo locations serving the Indoor Arena. STA 32+60
and STA 33+10

Site Visit Date Surveyor Name
07/11/2024 Julie Cobleigh
BLUE SKY RANCH AND
RESORT
PWS ID: UTAH22143 Rating: Approved 05/22/2019 Active
1 Admin Contact (AC) [ eMail address is REQUIRED ]
MIN | 15pts | SM | G004 | R309-100-4(5) | Rule requires a person or organization be
designated as the owner of the system and name, address and phone number of such
be supplied to the Division.
*First Name: BRANDON G
*Last Name: MASON
*Organization:
*Address: Redacted
*City: HEBER CITY
*State: UT
*Zip: 84032
*Email: [e-mail]
*Phone: [phone]
2 Legal Contact (LC) [ if no eMail address is available, enter [e-mail] ]
MIN | 15pts | SM | G004 | R309-100-4(5) | Rule requires a person or organization be
designated as the owner of the system and name, address and phone number of such
be supplied to the Division.
*First Name:
*Last Name:
*Organization: BLUE SKY RANCH LLC
*Address: 2701 STATE RD 32
*City: WANSHIP
*State: UT
*Zip: 84017
*Email: [e-mail]
*Phone: [phone]
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3 Owner Contact (OW) [ if no eMail address is available, enter [e-mail] ]
MIN | 15pts | SM | G004 | R309-100-4(5) | Rule requires a person or organization be
designated as the owner of the system and name, address and phone number of such
be supplied to the Division.
*First Name:
*Last Name:
*Organization: BLUE SKY RANCH LLC
*Address: 2701 STATE RD 32
*City: WANSHIP
*State: UT
*Zip: 84017
*Email:
*Phone: [phone]
4 Direct Operator in Charge (DO) [ if no eMail address is available, enter
[e-mail] ]
MIN | 15pts | SM | G004 | R309-100-4(5) | Rule requires a person or organization be
designated as the owner of the system and name, address and phone number of such
be supplied to the Division.
*First Name: BRANDON G
*Last Name: MASON
*Organization:
*Address: 147 S 400 W
*City: HEBER CITY
*State: UT
*Zip: 84032
*Email: [e-mail]
*Phone: [phone]
5 Does the system serve a Residential population?Y
5A Population - Residential 5
5B Operating Period (Start Date) - Residential 01/01
5C Operating Period (End Date) - Residential 12/31
6 Does the system serve a Transient population? (A transient population is a rotating
population that is served by a water system that does not remain in the jurisdiction of
the water system for long periods of time. Examples of a transient population include,
but are not limited to, campers at a campground, users of a highway rest stop, skiers
at a ski resort, guests at a hotel, or patrons of a restaurant or a shopping center.)
Y
6A Population - Transient 100
6B Operating Period (Start Date) - Transient 01/01
6C Operating Period (End Date) - Transient 12/31
7 Does the system serve a Non-Transient population? (A non-transient population is a
population served by a water system that is the same population being served by the
system for at least six months of the year, but is not a resident in the system.
Examples of a non-transient population include, but are not limited to, employees of a
restaurant, shop, or ski resort; teachers and students at a school, day-care center, or
church; doctors, nurses, and other employees at a hospital or healthcare clinic.)
Y
7A Population - Non-Transient 70
7B Operating Period (Start Date) - Non-Transient 01/01
7C Operating Period (End Date) - Non-Transient 12/31
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Site Visit Info
Management and Operations
8 Population - Wholesale :0
9 Residential Connections:1
10 Commercial Connections:6
11 Industrial Connections:0
12 Agricultural Connections:2
13 Date of Survey (First Day of Field Work)07/11/2024
14 Date of Survey (Last Day of Field Work) ** this should match the Date of Survey in the
header **
07/11/2024
15 Date final report sent to system (questionnaire, deficiency report and capacity
spreadsheet)
07/18/2024
16 Water system representative present during the survey:Brandon Mason
17 How much time was spent to prepare survey documents prior to field survey? (Round
up to nearest quarter hour)
2
18 How much time was spent to complete the field survey (arrival to completion; include
travel time between water system facilities)? (Round up to nearest quarter hour)
3
19 How much time was spent traveling from the office to system and back again at the
end of the field survey? (Round up to nearest quarter hour)
1
20 How much time did it take to finish the Survey Report? (Round up to nearest quarter
hour)
4
21 Did you survey multiple water systems in one trip? ... if yes, answer the following
question(s)
N
22 For a community water system with water sources that require power to produce
sufficient flow, system is equipped with standby power option.
SIG | 25pts | SO | S033 | 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.
NA (Notes: transient system)
23 There are no undocumented drinking water facilities (i.e. tanks, pump stations,
treatment facilities, etc.) or recent modifications that have not gone through or in
process of DDW review [LIST UNDOCUMENTED FACILITIES OR DESCRIBE
MODIFICATIONS, IF APPLICABLE] [undocumented sources are covered in a
different question]
SIG | 50pts | SM | G001 | R309-100-5(2), R309-500-6, R309-500-9, R309-500-9(2)
and (3) | Rule requires complete plans & specification for all public drinking water
projects to be approved in writing by the Director. Any facility found that has not
started DDW review shall be considered unapproved. This significant deficiency must
be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved
by DDW.
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Cross Connection and Operator Certification
24 Are there any individual home booster pumps installed in the distribution system (not
for fire suppression)?
SIG | 50pts | SM | M008 | R309-550-11(3) | R309-550-11(3)
C
25 Does the system haul water?N
26 For a community system serving 100 or more connections, at least 2 water sources
are available.
SIG | 50pts | SO | TGR7 | R309-515-4(3) | Rule requires Community Water Systems
serving more than 100 connections to have a minimum of two sources except where
served by a water treatment plant. This significant deficiency must be corrected within
120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
NA (Notes: transient non community.)
27 Does system have a consecutive connection to another water system not listed in the
SOURCE section of Waterlink Report? If yes, answer the following question(s)
N
28 Does the system have a deficiency meeting the required source capacity? (USE
SPREADSHEET FOR CALCULATIONS) *IF YES, SELECT CORRECT STATEMENT
FROM THE FOLLOWING AND MARK "YES"; MARK ALL OTHER STATEMENTS
"NO."
N
29 Does the system have a deficiency meeting the required storage capacity DUE
SOLELY TO FIRE SUPPRESSION NEEDS? (USE SPREADSHEET FOR
CALCULATIONS) *IF YES, SELECT CORRECT STATEMENT FROM THE
FOLLOWING AND MARK "YES"; MARK ALL OTHER STATEMENTS "NO."
N
30 Does the system have a deficiency meeting the required equalization storage capacity
for indoor/outdoor demands (but not because of fire suppression needs)? (USE
SPREADSHEET FOR CALCULATIONS) *IF YES, SELECT CORRECT STATEMENT
FROM THE FOLLOWING AND MARK "YES"; MARK ALL OTHER STATEMENTS
"NO."
N
31 Does your water system have an Emergency Response Plan?
REC | 0pts | SM | M001 | R309-105-18 | All suppliers are advised to develop
contingency plans to cope with possible emergency situations. In many areas of the
state the possibility of earthquake damage shall be realistically considered.
Y
32 Does your Emergency Response Plan address cybersecurity? (required for systems
over 3,300 population)
MIN | 15pts | TR | TGR9 | R309-105-7, 8 & 18, R309-100 through 605 | Trigger for
regulatory followup to address concerns.
NA (Notes: under 3,300)
33 Does your water system use any computers, laptops, phones, tablets, or any other
computer systems to manage, operate, or maintain the PWS (SCADA or Industrial
Control Systems)? This includes any water sources, treatment, distribution or any
process related to operation function
Y
34 Does your water system use any computer systems in regular business operations
such as accounting, billing, payroll, human resources, or management?
Y
35 Legally adopted authority statement
MIN | 15pts | SM | M003 | 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).
D (Notes: not available or does not have)
36 Documentation of annual public awareness and/or employee training
MIN | 15pts | SM | M004 | 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.
D (Notes: no documentation)
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General Maintenance and Environment
Distribution
37 Documentation of personnel trained to manage the program (COMMUNITY WATER
SYSTEMS POPULATION 500 AND ABOVE REQUIRE A DDW CERTIFIED CCC
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR. ALL OTHER WATER SYSTEMS REQUIRE AT A
MINIMUM BACKFLOW 101 OR EQUIVALENT/ GREATER CCC TRAINING)
MIN | 15pts | SM | M005 | R309-105-12(2) | Rule requires each public water system to
have a cross connection control program that includes an operator with adequate
training in the area of cross connection control or backflow prevention.
D (Notes: system needs a person with
backflow 101 certification)
38 Does the water system have detailed records of cross connection control activities?
(inventories of backflow assemblies, devices, and air gaps installed within the system)
MIN | 15pts | SM | M006 | 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.
C
39 Does the water system have records of on-going enforcement activities? (test history,
enforcement activities, hazard assessments)
MIN | 15pts | SM | M007 | 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.
D (Notes: no records)
40 Operator meets required level of certification for water system. ( IF NO CERTIFIED
OPERATOR IS REQUIRED MARK COMPLIANT )
SIG | 50pts | OC | C001 | R309-105-11, R309-300-5(3) | Rule requires every
community and NTNC water system and public water systems that utilize
treatment/filtration to have at least one operator certified at the classified grade of the
water system. Certification must be appropriate for the type of system operated
(treatment and/or distribution). This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120
days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
41 Certified operator is within 1 hour travel time of water system. ( IF NO CERTIFIED
OPERATOR IS REQUIRED MARK COMPLIANT )
MIN | 0pts | OC | C002 | R309-300-5(14) | Rule requires the operator to be within 1
hour travel time, under normal work and home conditions, of each drinking water
system for which he is considered in direct responsible charge.
C
42 Are there any visual indications of unsanitary conditions?
SIG | 50pts | SM | M017 | 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.
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General Disinfection
43 No unprotected connection between the distribution system and a source of
contamination. (If there is an unprotected connection, describe the location in detail.)
SIG | 50pts | DS | D009 | R309-550-5(11) | R309-550-5(11)
C
44 Are air release/vacuum valves in the distribution system? ... if yes, answer the
following question(s)
N
45 Water system has a program to maintain, operate, or control the use of fire hydrants.
REC | 0pts | DS | D012 | N/A | Fire hydrants provide a direct access to the water in the
distribution system. In order to protect the quality and integrity of the water, fire
hydrant access should be controlled.
C
46 Blow offs or air release valves are not directly connected to a sanitary sewer line.
SIG | 50pts | DS | D013 | R309-550-6(5)(a), R309-550-6(6)(c) and (7)(a) | Rule states
blow-offs or air relief valves shall not be connected directly to a sewer. This significant
deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action
plan approved by DDW.
C
47 Blow offs or air release valves do not discharge below flood level in ditches or
streams.
SIG | 50pts | DS | D016 | R309-550-9(1) and (2), R309-550-13(2) | R309-550-9(1 & 3)
C
48 All water mains installed after 1995 that provide fire flow are at least 8 inches in
diameter.
MIN | 15pts | DS | D019 | R309-550-5(4) & (5) | Rule states that the minimum line size
serving a fire hydrant lateral shall be 8-inch diameter unless a hydraulic analysis
indicates that required flow and pressures can be maintained by 6-inch lines.
C
49 Distribution system capable of providing minimum pressure of 20 psi at all service
connections.
SIG | 50pts | DS | D003 | R309-105-9, R309-550-5(1) | Rule states the distribution
system shall maintain minimum pressures as required by R309-105-9 at all points of
connection under all flow conditions. This significant deficiency must be corrected
within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
50 Was the water system constructed or new portions added after January 1, 2007? ... if
yes, answer the following question(s)
Y
50A Distribution system capable of maintaining the following pressures at all service
connections: (a) 20 psi during fire flow and fire demand during peak day demand; (b)
30 psi during peak instantaneous demand; and (c) 40 psi during peak day demand.
SIG | 50pts | DS | D010 | R309-105-9, R309-550-5(1) | Rule states that unless
otherwise specifically approved by the Director, public water systems constructed after
January 1, 2007, shall be designed and shall meet the following minimum water
pressures at points of connection: (a) 20 psi during conditions of fire flow and fire
demand experienced during peak day demand; (b) 30 psi during peak instantaneous
demand; and (c) 40 psi during peak day demand. This significant deficiency must be
corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by
DDW.
C
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WS003 - FARM WELL - Proposed Source
WS001 - BLUE SKY RANCH WELL - Active
51 Water system follows AWWA disinfection procedures for new, repaired, or seasonal
water mains and tanks.
SIG | 25pts | MR | D018 | R309-550-8(10) | All new and repaired water mains and
appurtenances shall be disinfected in accordance with AWWA Standard C651. This
significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a
corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
52 How often do you periodically disinfect any or all parts of your water system (i.e. batch
disinfection) other than for repairs or maintenance?
SIG | 50pts | SM | G006 | R309-105-6(1)(a), R309-500-6 | R309-105-6(1) Approval of
Engineering Plans and Specifications
R309-500-6 Plan Approval Procedure.
C
53 Is this source in operation without an Operating Permit?
SIG | 200pts | SO | S001 | 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.
N
53A When is the anticipated date to request an Operating Permit? Explain in comments...no sure
54 Is this facility Active or Inactive?I
54A Explain why this facility is Inactive (Is this facility in stand-by mode?)WS003 replaced this well and is now in
service however, this well has not been
officially abandoned
55 Operating Period (Start Date)01/01
56 Operating Period (Ending Date)12/31
57 Undocumented sources shall not be physically connected to the drinking water
system. (IF SOURCE IS NOT IN SYSTEM INVENTORY MARK "DEFICIENT")
SIG | 200pts | SO | S001 | 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.
C
58 Well casing is at least 18 inches above finished ground surface and 12 inches above
well house floor.
SIG | 25pts | SO | S003 | 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.
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59 Wellhead is sealed to prevent contamination.
SIG | 50pts | SO | S013 | R309-515-6(6)(i) | R309-515-6(6)(i) and R309-515-
6(12)(b,c,d)require a sanitary seal be installed and maintained at the wellhead and
discharge piping. This significant deficiency should be corrected within 120 days of
notification or have a corrective action plan approved by
C
60 Is the well casing vented? ... if yes, answer the following question(s)Y
60A Vent screened with #14 mesh screen
SIG | 25pts | SO | S006 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii) | Guidance states provisions should be
made for venting the well casing, however if vented R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii) and R309-
550-6(6)(a)require vents be fitted with a #14 mesh or finer non-corrodible screen.
C
60B Vent down-turned
SIG | 25pts | SO | S007 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii) | Guidance states provisions should be
made for venting the well casing, however if vented R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii) and R309-
550-6(6)(b) requires vents be downturned or shielded to prevent the entrance of
surface water or rainwater.
C
60C Vent has adequate clearance to prevent contamination from entering the well
SIG | 25pts | SO | S008 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii) | Guidance states provisions should be
made for venting the well casing, however if vented R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii) and R309-
550-6(6)(b) requires vents be terminated with a discharge with an appropriate air gap.
C
61 Does the well have a pump to waste line? ... if yes, answer the following question(s)Y
61A Pump to waste line discharges with a minimum of 12-inch clearance to flood rim
SIG | 25pts | SO | S009 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(ix) | Rule requires a pump-to-waste line
connected to a sewer/storm drain to have a minimum 12-inch clearance to the flood
rim. This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or
have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
61B Pump to waste line equipped with #4 non-corrodible mesh screen
SIG | 25pts | SO | S010 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(ix) | The discharge end of the pump-to-
waste line shall be covered with a No. 4 mesh corrosion-resistant screen. This
significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a
corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
61C Pump to waste line downturned if it discharges to sewer/storm drain or allowing
complete drainage if not downturned
SIG | 25pts | SO | S011 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(ix) | The discharge end of the pump-to-
waste line shall be downturned. This significant deficiency must be corrected within
120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
62 Provisions available to periodically measure water levels
MIN | 5pts | SO | S015 | 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.
C
63 Wellhead secured to protect quality water
SIG | 25pts | SO | S002 | R309-105-10(5) | All water system facilities shall be secure.
This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a
corrective action plan approved by DDW.
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64 Well head or well house and equipment protected from flooding
SIG | 25pts | SO | S020 | R309-515-6(6)(b)(vi), R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii), R309-515-
6(13)(a) to (d) | Top of well casing shall terminate at least 18” above ground level or
12” above well house floor and for sites that flood at least 3’ above 100-year flood
level or highest known flood elevation. Well casing terminating in underground vault
shall have a drain to daylight and surface runoff directed away from vault access. Well
house floor shall be sloped for drainage, and have a drain to daylight unless highly
impractical. This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification
or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
65 There are no unprotected cross-connections in well discharge piping.
SIG | 50pts | SO | S021 | R309-105-12(1), R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii) | Rule requires the
well discharge piping to be protected against the entrance of contamination. This
significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a
corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
66 No toxic chemicals, hazardous or flammable materials, or lubricants inside the well
house or near well head?
MIN | 15pts | TR | TGR9 | R309-105-7, 8 & 18, R309-100 through 605 | Trigger for
regulatory followup to address concerns.
C
67 Well discharge line has a smooth-nosed sampling tap, which samples the well water
before any chemical injection. (first item from the wellhead).
MIN | 5pts | SO | S023 | 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)
NA (Notes: the sample tap is after the check
valve but this is addressed as a deficiency
under WS003 since this is the well that is
now in service using this discharge line.)
68 Well discharge line has a check valve.
MIN | 5pts | SO | S024 | 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.
C
69 Well discharge line has a pressure gauge.
MIN | 5pts | SO | S025 | 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.
C
70 Well discharge line has a means to measure flow.
MIN | 5pts | SO | S026 | 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.
C
71 Well discharge line has a shut-off valve (last item from the well head).
MIN | 5pts | SO | S027 | 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.
C
72 Is there an air/vac valve on the well discharge line? If yes, answer the following
question(s)
N
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WS002 - OYSTER RIDGE WELL - Active
73 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)
MIN | 5pts | SO | SL01 | 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.
C
74 Does well require oil-lubrication?N
75 Is this facility Active or Inactive?A
76 Operating Period (Start Date)01/01
77 Operating Period (Ending Date)12/31
78 Undocumented sources shall not be physically connected to the drinking water
system. (IF SOURCE IS NOT IN SYSTEM INVENTORY MARK "DEFICIENT")
SIG | 200pts | SO | S001 | 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.
C
79 Well casing is at least 18 inches above finished ground surface and 12 inches above
well house floor.
SIG | 25pts | SO | S003 | 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.
C
80 Wellhead is sealed to prevent contamination.
SIG | 50pts | SO | S013 | R309-515-6(6)(i) | R309-515-6(6)(i) and R309-515-
6(12)(b,c,d)require a sanitary seal be installed and maintained at the wellhead and
discharge piping. This significant deficiency should be corrected within 120 days of
notification or have a corrective action plan approved by
C
81 Is the well casing vented? ... if yes, answer the following question(s)Y
81A Vent screened with #14 mesh screen
SIG | 25pts | SO | S006 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii) | Guidance states provisions should be
made for venting the well casing, however if vented R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii) and R309-
550-6(6)(a)require vents be fitted with a #14 mesh or finer non-corrodible screen.
C
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81B Vent down-turned
SIG | 25pts | SO | S007 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii) | Guidance states provisions should be
made for venting the well casing, however if vented R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii) and R309-
550-6(6)(b) requires vents be downturned or shielded to prevent the entrance of
surface water or rainwater.
C
81C Vent has adequate clearance to prevent contamination from entering the well
SIG | 25pts | SO | S008 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii) | Guidance states provisions should be
made for venting the well casing, however if vented R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii) and R309-
550-6(6)(b) requires vents be terminated with a discharge with an appropriate air gap.
C
82 Does the well have a pump to waste line? ... if yes, answer the following question(s)Y
82A Pump to waste line discharges with a minimum of 12-inch clearance to flood rim
SIG | 25pts | SO | S009 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(ix) | Rule requires a pump-to-waste line
connected to a sewer/storm drain to have a minimum 12-inch clearance to the flood
rim. This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or
have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
82B Pump to waste line equipped with #4 non-corrodible mesh screen
SIG | 25pts | SO | S010 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(ix) | The discharge end of the pump-to-
waste line shall be covered with a No. 4 mesh corrosion-resistant screen. This
significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a
corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
82C Pump to waste line downturned if it discharges to sewer/storm drain or allowing
complete drainage if not downturned
SIG | 25pts | SO | S011 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(ix) | The discharge end of the pump-to-
waste line shall be downturned. This significant deficiency must be corrected within
120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
83 Provisions available to periodically measure water levels
MIN | 5pts | SO | S015 | 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.
C
84 Wellhead secured to protect quality water
SIG | 25pts | SO | S002 | R309-105-10(5) | All water system facilities shall be secure.
This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a
corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
85 Well head or well house and equipment protected from flooding
SIG | 25pts | SO | S020 | R309-515-6(6)(b)(vi), R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii), R309-515-
6(13)(a) to (d) | Top of well casing shall terminate at least 18” above ground level or
12” above well house floor and for sites that flood at least 3’ above 100-year flood
level or highest known flood elevation. Well casing terminating in underground vault
shall have a drain to daylight and surface runoff directed away from vault access. Well
house floor shall be sloped for drainage, and have a drain to daylight unless highly
impractical. This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification
or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
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86 There are no unprotected cross-connections in well discharge piping.
SIG | 50pts | SO | S021 | R309-105-12(1), R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii) | Rule requires the
well discharge piping to be protected against the entrance of contamination. This
significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a
corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
87 No toxic chemicals, hazardous or flammable materials, or lubricants inside the well
house or near well head?
MIN | 15pts | TR | TGR9 | R309-105-7, 8 & 18, R309-100 through 605 | Trigger for
regulatory followup to address concerns.
C
88 Well discharge line has a smooth-nosed sampling tap, which samples the well water
before any chemical injection. (first item from the wellhead).
MIN | 5pts | SO | S023 | 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)
D (Notes: sample tap is after the check
valve on combined line going to iron
removal filters)
89 Well discharge line has a check valve.
MIN | 5pts | SO | S024 | 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.
C
90 Well discharge line has a pressure gauge.
MIN | 5pts | SO | S025 | 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.
C
91 Well discharge line has a means to measure flow.
MIN | 5pts | SO | S026 | 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.
C
92 Well discharge line has a shut-off valve (last item from the well head).
MIN | 5pts | SO | S027 | 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.
C
93 Is there an air/vac valve on the well discharge line? If yes, answer the following
question(s)
N
94 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)
MIN | 5pts | SO | SL01 | 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.
C
95 Does well require oil-lubrication?N
96 Is this facility Active or Inactive?A
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97 Operating Period (Start Date)01/01
98 Operating Period (Ending Date)12/31
99 Undocumented sources shall not be physically connected to the drinking water
system. (IF SOURCE IS NOT IN SYSTEM INVENTORY MARK "DEFICIENT")
SIG | 200pts | SO | S001 | 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.
D (Notes: No Operating Permit)
100 Well casing is at least 18 inches above finished ground surface and 12 inches above
well house floor.
SIG | 25pts | SO | S003 | 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.
C
101 Wellhead is sealed to prevent contamination.
SIG | 50pts | SO | S013 | R309-515-6(6)(i) | R309-515-6(6)(i) and R309-515-
6(12)(b,c,d)require a sanitary seal be installed and maintained at the wellhead and
discharge piping. This significant deficiency should be corrected within 120 days of
notification or have a corrective action plan approved by
C
102 Is the well casing vented? ... if yes, answer the following question(s)Y

102A
Vent screened with #14 mesh screen
SIG | 25pts | SO | S006 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii) | Guidance states provisions should be
made for venting the well casing, however if vented R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii) and R309-
550-6(6)(a)require vents be fitted with a #14 mesh or finer non-corrodible screen.
C

102B
Vent down-turned
SIG | 25pts | SO | S007 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii) | Guidance states provisions should be
made for venting the well casing, however if vented R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii) and R309-
550-6(6)(b) requires vents be downturned or shielded to prevent the entrance of
surface water or rainwater.
C

102C
Vent has adequate clearance to prevent contamination from entering the well
SIG | 25pts | SO | S008 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii) | Guidance states provisions should be
made for venting the well casing, however if vented R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii) and R309-
550-6(6)(b) requires vents be terminated with a discharge with an appropriate air gap.
C
103 Does the well have a pump to waste line? ... if yes, answer the following question(s)Y

103A
Pump to waste line discharges with a minimum of 12-inch clearance to flood rim
SIG | 25pts | SO | S009 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(ix) | Rule requires a pump-to-waste line
connected to a sewer/storm drain to have a minimum 12-inch clearance to the flood
rim. This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or
have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
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103B
Pump to waste line equipped with #4 non-corrodible mesh screen
SIG | 25pts | SO | S010 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(ix) | The discharge end of the pump-to-
waste line shall be covered with a No. 4 mesh corrosion-resistant screen. This
significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a
corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C

103C
Pump to waste line downturned if it discharges to sewer/storm drain or allowing
complete drainage if not downturned
SIG | 25pts | SO | S011 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(ix) | The discharge end of the pump-to-
waste line shall be downturned. This significant deficiency must be corrected within
120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
104 Provisions available to periodically measure water levels
MIN | 5pts | SO | S015 | 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.
C
105 Wellhead secured to protect quality water
SIG | 25pts | SO | S002 | R309-105-10(5) | All water system facilities shall be secure.
This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a
corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
106 Well head or well house and equipment protected from flooding
SIG | 25pts | SO | S020 | R309-515-6(6)(b)(vi), R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii), R309-515-
6(13)(a) to (d) | Top of well casing shall terminate at least 18” above ground level or
12” above well house floor and for sites that flood at least 3’ above 100-year flood
level or highest known flood elevation. Well casing terminating in underground vault
shall have a drain to daylight and surface runoff directed away from vault access. Well
house floor shall be sloped for drainage, and have a drain to daylight unless highly
impractical. This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification
or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
107 There are no unprotected cross-connections in well discharge piping.
SIG | 50pts | SO | S021 | R309-105-12(1), R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii) | Rule requires the
well discharge piping to be protected against the entrance of contamination. This
significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a
corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
108 No toxic chemicals, hazardous or flammable materials, or lubricants inside the well
house or near well head?
MIN | 15pts | TR | TGR9 | R309-105-7, 8 & 18, R309-100 through 605 | Trigger for
regulatory followup to address concerns.
C
109 Well discharge line has a smooth-nosed sampling tap, which samples the well water
before any chemical injection. (first item from the wellhead).
MIN | 5pts | SO | S023 | 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)
D (Notes: sample tap is located after the
check valve on the shared line with Oyster
Well upstream of the iron removal filters)
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110 Well discharge line has a check valve.
MIN | 5pts | SO | S024 | 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.
C
111 Well discharge line has a pressure gauge.
MIN | 5pts | SO | S025 | 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.
C
112 Well discharge line has a means to measure flow.
MIN | 5pts | SO | S026 | 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.
C
113 Well discharge line has a shut-off valve (last item from the well head).
MIN | 5pts | SO | S027 | 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.
C
114 Is there an air/vac valve on the well discharge line? If yes, answer the following
question(s)
N
115 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)
MIN | 5pts | SO | SL01 | 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.
C
116 Does well require oil-lubrication?N
117 Is this facility Active or Inactive?A
118 Storage tank capacity in gallons (from SDWIS; if different explain why in the
comments)
400000
119 There are no undocumented drinking water facilities (i.e. tanks, pump stations,
treatment facilities, etc.) or recent modifications that have not gone through DDW
review
SIG | 50pts | SM | G001 | R309-100-5(2), R309-500-6, R309-500-9, R309-500-9(2)
and (3) | Rule requires complete plans & specification for all public drinking water
projects to be approved in writing by the Director. Any facility found that has not
started DDW review shall be considered unapproved. This significant deficiency must
be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved
by DDW.
C
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120 Ladders, ladder guards, platform railings, or safely located entrance hatches are
provided.
MIN | 15pts | FW | V004 | 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.
C
121 Tank is vented.
SIG | 25pts | FW | VL02 | R309-545-15 | Rule requires drinking water storage tanks to
be vented. Overflows cannot be considered or used as vents. This significant
deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action
plan approved by DDW.
C
122 Are air vents present? ... if yes, answer the following question(s)Y

122A
Vent is either down-turned or shielded from contaminants (at least 2 inches below the
bottom of the opening)
SIG | 25pts | FW | V005 | R309-545-15(1) | Rule requires inverted vents on water
storage tanks to be down-turned a minimum of 2 inches below any opening and
shielded to prevent the entrance of contaminants. This significant deficiency must be
corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by
DDW.
C

122B
End of vent terminates at least 24 inches above earthen cover (buried tank) and is
located and sized to avoid blockage during winter.
MIN | 15pts | FW | V006 | R309-545-15(2) | For buried structures, the rule requires the
end of the vent discharge to be a minimum of 24 inches above the earthen covering.
C

122C
Vent covered with #14 or finer non-corrodible mesh screen.
SIG | 25pts | FW | V007 | R309-545-15(4) | Rule requires a water storage tank vent to
be fitted with #14 mesh or finer non-corrodible screen and vents 6-inches or greater in
diameter to be fitted with additional heavy gauge screen or substantial covering to
protect the #14 mesh screen from vandalism or damage. This significant deficiency
must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a compliance action plan
approved by DDW.
C

122D
Vent 6-inch diameter and larger protected with additional heavy-gauge screen or
substantial covering.
MIN | 5pts | FW | V035 | R309-545-15(5) | Rule requires vents that are 6-inch diameter
or greater to be fitted with additional heavy gauge screen or substantial covering,
which will protect the No. 14 mesh screen against vandalism or damage.
C
123 Are access openings present? ... if yes, answer the following question(s)
MIN | 15pts | FW | VL03 | R309-545-14 and 14(1) | Rule requires drinking water
storage tanks to be designed with reasonably convenient access to the interior for
cleaning and maintenance.
Y

123A
Access opening framed at least 4 inches above roof surface or 18 inches above
earthen cover.
MIN | 15pts | FW | V008 | 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.
C
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123B
Access opening shoe box type with at least 2 inches of overlap
SIG | 25pts | FW | V010 | R309-545-14(2) | Rule requires the frame of an access
opening to be provided with a close fitting solid shoebox type cover which extends
down around the frame at least two inches and is furnished with a gasket(s) 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.
C

123C
Access opening lid properly gasketed
SIG | 25pts | FW | V009 | 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.
C
124 Access opening locked
SIG | 25pts | FW | V029 | 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.
C
125 Roof or wall penetrations sealed
SIG | 100pts | FW | V017 | 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.
C
126 Area surrounding ground-level or buried storage tank is graded to prevent surface
water from standing within 50 feet.
SIG | 25pts | TR | V001 | R309-545-7(4) | Rule requires the area surrounding a
ground-level or buried water storage tank be graded in a manner to prevent surface
water from standing within 50 feet of the tank. This significant deficiency must be
corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by
DDW.
C
127 Storage tank roof is sloped to prevent ponding
MIN | 15pts | FW | V003 | R309-545-9(4) | Rule requires drainage of storage tank roofs
to eliminate water ponding.
C
128 Are there cracks in the walls or roof of the storage tank? (if yes, select only one of the
following options)
N
129 Is a tank overflow present? ... if yes, answer the following question(s)
SIG | 25pts | FW | VL01 | R309-545-13 | Rule requires all storage tanks to be provided
with an overflow that discharges at an an elevation between 12 and 24 inches above
the ground surface or the rim of the receiving basin. This significant deficiency must
be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved
by DDW.
Y

129A
Overflow line discharges at least 12 inches above ground or the flood rim of receiving
basin?
SIG | 25pts | FW | V011 | 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.
C
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TP001 - IRON REMOVAL FILTERS -- Treatment General - Active

129B
Overflow line covered with #4 mesh non-corrodible screen
SIG | 25pts | FW | V012 | R309-545-13(3) | Rule requires overflow pipes to be
screened with #4 mesh non-corrodible screens installed at a location least susceptible
to damage by vandalism. This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days
of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C

129C
Overflow line connected or discharges to a sanitary sewer drain?
SIG | 50pts | FW | V013 | R309-545-13(5) | Rule prohibits overflow pipes from
connecting to, or discharging into, a sanitary sewer system. This significant deficiency
must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan
approved by DDW.
C
130 Are the drain line and overflow combined?Y
131 Is this facility Active or Inactive?A
132 There are no undocumented drinking water facilities (i.e. tanks, pump stations,
treatment facilities, etc.) or recent modifications that have not gone through DDW
review
SIG | 50pts | SM | G001 | R309-100-5(2), R309-500-6, R309-500-9, R309-500-9(2)
and (3) | Rule requires complete plans & specification for all public drinking water
projects to be approved in writing by the Director. Any facility found that has not
started DDW review shall be considered unapproved. This significant deficiency must
be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved
by DDW.
C
133 Operating Period (Start Date)01/01
134 Operating Period (Ending Date)12/31
135 What is the objective of the treatment process and how do you know it is working?
(e.g., surface water treatment, disinfection, arsenic removal, TDS removal etc.)
Iron removal
136 Walk me through the different process steps of your treatment plant. What is the
purpose of each step? Show me how you determine you are meeting your Treatment
Requirements.
water flows through media. Samples taken
post filters for compliance
137 What Chemicals are used? Why?no chemicals
138 How is the chemical dose adjusted with flow and water quality? Prompts: What flow
rate is used for the adjustment (influent, effluent, CFE)? What water quality
parameters would make you change dose rate?
n/a
139 Does influent flow rate vary?Y

139A
If yes, why does influent flow rate vary?VFDs

139B
If yes, does chemical dose rate adjust to remain compliant at different flow conditions?NA
140 Process control testing is consistent with the specific treatment process
MIN | 15pts | TR | TGR9 | R309-105-7, 8 & 18, R309-100 through 605 | Trigger for
regulatory followup to address concerns.
C
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141 There is a means to accurately measure the quantities of chemicals used.
SIG | 25pts | TR | TD99 | R309-525-11(7)(d)(iv) | Provisions shall be made for
measuring the quantities of chemicals used. This significant deficiency must be
corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by
DDW.
NA (Notes: No chemicals used)
142 Treatment plant properly secured to protect the quality of the treated water, R309-520-
7(2)(f)
SIG | 25pts | SM | A050 | R309-400-11 | If the water system does not comply with the
directive, the Director may assess 25 to 200 points to the water system. Points shall
be assessed based upon the severity of the non-compliance, the threat to public
health and the underlying basis for the original directive.
C
143 Are liquid chemicals used? ... if yes, answer the following question(s)N
144 Treatment chemicals meet ANSI/NSF 60.
SIG | 50pts | TR | TD90 | R309-525-11(5), R309-520-6(2) | All chemicals added to
drinking water, including chlorine, chloramines and chemicals used to generate
hypochlorite solutions and chlorine dioxide, shall be certified as complying with
ANSI/NSF Standard 60. This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days
of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
NA (Notes: No chemicals)
145 Are all chemical feeders properly verified for accuracy?
SIG | 25pts | TR | TG21 | R309-525-11(7)(a)(i) | Feeders shall supply, at all times, the
necessary amounts of chemicals at an accurately controlled rate, throughout the
anticipated range of feed. This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120
days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
NA (Notes: No chemicals)
146 Spare parts are available for all chemical feeders
MIN | 15pts | TR | TX09 | R309-525-11(7)(b)(i) and (ii) | R308-525-11(8)(b)(i) states
that a means consistent with the nature of the chemical solution shall be provided in a
solution tank to maintain a uniform strength of solution. Continuous agitation shall be
provided to maintain slurries in suspension. 2 dem
NA (Notes: No chemical feeders)
147 Incompatible chemicals stored separately
SIG | 25pts | TR | TG19 | R309-525-11(7)(a)(iv) | Rule prohibits chemicals that are
incompatible from being fed, stored, or handled together. This significant deficiency
must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan
approved by DDW.
NA (Notes: No chemicals)
148 Daily operating records reflect chemical dosages and total quantities used
SIG | 25pts | MR | TG20 | R309-105-14(3)(a) | Rule requires all water system using
chemical addition or specialized equipment for the treatment of drinking water to
regularly complete operational reports. This significant deficiency must be corrected
within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
NA (Notes: No chemicals)
149 Raw water compliance samples are collected before any treatment. R309-215-4(4)
SIG | 25pts | TR | T006 | R309-525-15(10)(a)(i) | R309-525-15(10)(a)(i)
Y

149A
If yes, was location shown?well dishcarge line
150 Where are finished water quality monitoring samples collected?post filters
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TP001 - IRON REMOVAL FILTERS -- Filtration - General
151 Does water system have a DEQ/DWQ (UPDES permit) discharge permit for the
proper disposal of treatment plant waste to land or water?
MIN | 15pts | SM | TGR3 | R309-105-6 | R309-105-6
NA (Notes: Iron not regualted by DWQ for
release not to a water of the state)
152 Which parameters are watched when running treatment plant?flow
153 What type of alarm system is used?SCADA on wells
154 Does treatment plant have a SCADA system?Y

154A
Can operators respond to all alarms in a normal day, or do they have to silence
legitimate alarms?
yes

154B
How are alarm set points adjusted and how are changes recorded?NA
155 Proper lab equipment on site to support required operations & maintenance of the
plant?
SIG | 25pts | TR | T019 | R309-525-17(1) | Sufficient laboratory equipment shall be
provided to assure proper operation and monitoring of the water plant. This significant
deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action
plan approved by DDW.
NA (Notes: No chemicals)
156 Instrumentation and controls for the process are operational, and in service
SIG | 25pts | TR | T021 | R309-100 - R309-600 | All instrumentation needed to verify
that treatment processes are sufficient shall be properly calibrated and maintained. At
a minimum, this shall include turbidimeters. This significant deficiency must be
corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by
DDW.
C
157 Is turbidity monitoring required? ... if yes, answer the following question(s)N (Notes: monthly samples taken)
158 What is the maximum filtration rate throughout the year (in gpm/sf)?with both wells flow rate is 74 gpm
159 What criteria are used to determine when a filter backwash is needed?H
160 What criteria are used to determine filtration is functioning properly? (PSI, Turbidity,
Headloss, Flow rate, water quality parameter)
headloss
161 Criteria is used to determine filter loading rate meets the manufacturers
recommendations? R309-525-15(2) Explain in comments...
MIN | 15pts | TR | TGR9 | R309-105-7, 8 & 18, R309-100 through 605 | Trigger for
regulatory followup to address concerns.
C
162 What criteria are used to determine if filter media needs to be replaced?compliance samples along with manufacture
recommendation
163 Is backwash flow rate verified to determine it meets minimum requirements?
MIN | 15pts | TR | T076 | R309-525-15(7) | Rule requires that backwash systems be
designed and operated to
provide for adequate backwash with minimum media loss.
C
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164 If system filters by Direct Filtration, the plant is configured to shut down automatically
when a source water exceeds 20 NTU for longer than 3 hours, or when the source
water turbidity exceeds 30 NTU at any time? R309-530-5(3)(g)
SIG | 25pts | TR | T021 | R309-100 - R309-600 | All instrumentation needed to verify
that treatment processes are sufficient shall be properly calibrated and maintained. At
a minimum, this shall include turbidimeters. This significant deficiency must be
corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by
DDW.
NA (Notes: Iron filtration)
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