DDW-2024-012973

Utah Department Of Environmental Quality
Division Of Drinking Water Level 2 Assessment
Level 2 Assessment
General System Information
Site Visit Info
Management and Operations
Site Visit Date Surveyor Name
09/24/2024 Ryan Dearing
BEAR RIVER WCD-
TREMONTON BOOSTER
STATION
PWS ID: UTAH02070 Rating: Approved 10/31/2019 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: CHANCE DUANE
*Last Name: BAXTER
*Organization:
*Address: Redacted
*City: CORINNE
*State: UT
*Zip: 84307
*Email: [e-mail]
*Phone: [phone]
Emergency Phone: [phone]
2 Date of Survey (First Day of Field Work)09/24/2024
3 Date of Survey (Last Day of Field Work) ** this should match the Date of Survey in the
header **
09/24/2024
4 Date final report sent to system (questionnaire, deficiency report and cover letter)09/24/2024
5 Water system representative present during the survey:Chance Baxter
6 What condition triggered the level 2 assessment?LV02
7 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: There are no sources that
require power.)
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8 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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9 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)
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10 Does the system haul water?N
11 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.
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12 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
13 Sell water? ... if yes, answer the following question(s)Y
13A Name of PWS that water is sold to: (IF MORE THAN ONE NAME, LIST OTHERS IN
COMMENTS)
UKON
13B ID Number of PWS that water is sold to: ( IF MORE THAN ONE NUMBER, LIST
OTHERS IN COMMENTS)
02014
13C Is the system purchasing water aware that a level 2 assessment is being conducted
on the this wholesale system?
Y
14 Does this system share any sources with another water system?N
15 Is the sample tap clean and free from obstruction?Y
16 Describe the type of sample tap (outside hose bib, frost free hydrant, kitchen tap, etc.)Frost free hydrant which orininates inside
the PRV vault. The drain is inside the vault
so it is not subjected to the outside
environment.
17 Was the sample collected on a supply line that is used regularly? (Samples should not
be taken from a line with little or no use)
Y
18 Have any conditions changed since the last sample collection?N
19 Are there any cross-connections after the service connection or in premise plumbing?N
20 Were there any low pressure events or changes in the water pressure after the service
connection or in premise plumbing?
N
21 Are there any treatment devices after the service connection or in the premise piping?N
22 Could the sample be mixed with hot water or water passing through a water softener?N
23 Was the sample representative of the water system?Y
24 Did the sampler explain their procedures for collecting samples?Y
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Cross Connection and Operator Certification
25 Was the sample tap adequately flushed prior to taking sample?Y
26 Was the sample tap properly disinfected?Y
27 If the sample tap has an aerator, was the aerator removed before taking the sample?Y
28 Was the sample taken from a tap with a swivel connection?N
29 Were sealed, fresh sample bottles used?Y
30 Are sample bottles properly stored?Y
31 Were there any adverse environmental conditions when the TC+ sample was
collected?
N
32 Were samples kept on ice during transportation to the laboratory?Y
33 Were samples transported to the laboratory within the 30 hour holding time?Y
34 Was a Boil Water Order issued for the E.coli sample results?NA (Notes: Not E. coli)
35 Was the Boil Water Order lifted?NA (Notes: N/A)
36 Does the system have any unresolved significant deficiencies?N
37 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).
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38 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.
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39 Documentation of personnel trained to manage the program (ALL COMUNITY
WATER SYSTEMS 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.
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40 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.
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41 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.
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42 Sampler's Last Name Richard
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General Maintenance and Environment
43 Sampler's First Name Williams
44 Sampler's telephone number 406-949-0556
45 Sampler's eMail address [e-mail]
46 Emergency phone number:406-949-0556
47 How long has the sampler been taking TCR samples?18 years
48 Is the sampler certified in either distribution or treatment?Y
48A What type(s) and grade(s) of certification? (for example, D2 T4)D4
49 Has there been a loss of power to any portion(s) of the system?N
50 Has there been any loss of pressure events?N
51 Have there been any customer complaints (cloudy water, smell, taste, interruptions of
service)?
N
52 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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53 Has there been any operation, maintenance, or repair activities that could have
introduced total coliform or E.coli into the system?
N
54 Has there been any vandalism and/or unauthorized access to facilities?N
55 Has there been any recent fire fighting events, flushing operations, sheared hydrants,
etc.?
N
56 Has there been any recent construction activities such as a new water line, tank, pump
station, well installation, etc. or other facility that has been tied into the existing
distribution system?
N
57 Have there been any analytical results or any additional samples collected, including
source samples which were positive (not for compliance)?
N
58 Has there been any community illness suspected of being waterborne?N
59 Did the water system receive any TCR monitoring violations in the past 12 months?N
60 What was the most recent date on which a satisfactory total coliform sample(s) were
taken?
09/02/2024
61 Is there any evidence of intentional contamination of the system?N
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Distribution
62 Was there an increase in water turbidity at any point in the system?N
63 Have there been any recent modifications to the water system that could lead to
contamination of the system?
N
64 Have any new sources been added to the system?N
65 Have any inactive sources recently been introduced into the system (e.g. existing
source, auxiliary systems)?
N
66 Has there been any recent treatment or operational changes?N
67 Is there any evidence of potential sources of contamination?N
68 Was there any unusually high (or low) water demand that might have altered typical
flow patterns in the water system?
N
69 Have there been any sewer spills, source water spills or other disturbances?N
70 Have there been any algal blooms?N
71 Has source water turnover occurred?N
72 Has there been any unusual weather events that could have contributed to the
TC+/EC+ samples?
N
73 Has there been any recent heavy rainfall?N
74 Has there been any rapid snow melt or flooding?N
75 Have there been any changes in available source water? (e.g. significant drop in water
table, well output reservoir capacity, etc.)
N
76 Have there been any extremes in heat or cold?N
77 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)
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78 Are air release/vacuum valves in the distribution system? ... if yes, answer the
following question(s)
Y
78A Open end of vent line covered with #14 mesh screen
SIG | 25pts | DS | D004 | R309-550-6(6)(b) | Rule states the open end of the air relief
vent pipe from automatic valves shall be provided with a #14 mesh, non-corrodible
screen and a downward elbow, and where possible, be extended to at least one foot
above grade. This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of
notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
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78B For a valve in a chamber, open end of vent pipe is at least 12 inches above grade or
one foot above distribution line in a chamber that does not flood.
SIG | 25pts | DS | D006 | R309-550-6(6)(b) | Rule states the open end of the air relief
vent pipe from automatic valves shall be provided with a #14 mesh, non-corrodible
screen and a downward elbow, and where possible, be extended to at least one foot
above grade. This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of
notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
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78C Chamber has drain to daylight, gravel-filled adsorption pit if not subject to flooding, or
sump pump.
SIG | 25pts | DS | D007 | R309-550-6(6)(b) and (7)(b) | Rule states chambers shall be
provided with a drain to daylight, if possible. Where this is not possible, underground
gravel-filled absorption pits may be used if the site is not subject to flooding and
conditions will assure adequate drainage. Sump pumps may also be considered if a
drain to daylight or absorption pit is not feasible. This significant deficiency must be
corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by
DDW.
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78D Chamber is not flooded at the time of the inspection.
MIN | 0pts | DS | D008 | R309-550-6(7)(b) | Rule states the chamber for an air relief
valve shall not be subject to flooding and shall have a drain to daylight wherever
possible or a gravel fill absorption pit. This significant deficiency must be corrected
within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C (Notes: There was evidence of a few
inches of water on the floor sometime in the
past.)
78E Open end of vent line down-turned.
SIG | 25pts | DS | D006 | R309-550-6(6)(b) | Rule states the open end of the air relief
vent pipe from automatic valves shall be provided with a #14 mesh, non-corrodible
screen and a downward elbow, and where possible, be extended to at least one foot
above grade. This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of
notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
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79 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.
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80 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.
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81 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)
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82 Does the system have fire hydrants or blow offs?Y
82A Are there any fire hydrants located in areas with a high water table?N
83 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.
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General Disinfection
PF001 - BOOSTER STATION -- Pump Stations -
84 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.
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85 Was the water system constructed or new portions added after January 1, 2007? ... if
yes, answer the following question(s)
N
86 Is there any evidence that the system experienced low or negative pressure?N
87 Is there adequate pressure throughout the entire distribution system at all times?Y
88 Does the system have pressure reducing / sustaining valve stations?Y
88A Do the valves function properly?Y
88B Is the valve vault free of standing water, debris, etc.?Y
89 Are blow offs or air relief valves directly connected to a sewer or do not have a proper
air gap or do they exit below flood level in ditches or streams?
N
90 Has appropriate backflow prevention (devices/assemblies) been installed on all high
risk (hazard) sites?
NA (Notes: No connections.)
91 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.
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92 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.
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93 Did the system batch disinfect for this TC+, EC+ event?N
94 Did the system conduct any flushing associated with this event?Y
95 Has the system completed any recent water main, service connection repairs,
maintenance on a well or pump, fire hydrant, pressure regulator, etc. that may have
introduced contamination into the distribution system?,
N
96 Were investigative TCR samples taken after repairs were made?NA
97 Were any isolation valves recently opened, closed or damaged?N
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98 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.
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99 Pump Type (Centrifugal, Hand pump, Jet, Positive Displacement, Screw, Submersible,
Vertical turbine)
None
100 If the pump station is used to pressurize the distribution system, does it have at least
two functioning pumping units? ... if yes, answer the following question(s)
SIG | 25pts | PU | PS18 | R309-540-5(4)(b) | Rule states inline booster pumps,
withdrawing water directly from distribution lines without storage and feeding water
directly into distribution lines, shall have at least two pumping units. This significant
deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action
plan approved by DDW.
NA (Notes: Pumps have been removed.)
101 Pump station building and equipment are protected from flooding.
MIN | 15pts | PU | PS13 | R309-540-5(1)(a)(ii), R309-540-5(2)(a)(iii) | Pump station
access shall be 6" above surrounding ground and located at least 3’ above 100-year
flood elevation or highest recorded flood elevation; station is accessible at all times
unless it can be taken out of service when inaccessible.
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102 There are no unprotected cross-connections in the pump station.
SIG | 50pts | PU | PS15 | R309-105-12(1) | Cross connections are not allowed unless
controlled by an approved and properly operating backflow prevention assembly or
device. This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or
have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
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103 Discharge piping has a pressure gauge.
MIN | 15pts | PU | PS03 | R309-540-5 (6)(c)(i) | Rule requires that a standard pressure
gauge be installed on the pump discharge line.
C
104 Does the pumping facility have an air relief valve located on the discharge piping? ... if
yes, answer the following question(s)
Y

104A End of air relief piping downturned
SIG | 25pts | PU | PS12 | R309-550-6(6)(b), R309-540-6(2) | The open end of the air
relief vent pipe from automatic valves shall be provided with a downward elbow. This
significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a
corrective action plan approved by DDW.
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104B End of air relief piping covered with #14 mesh screen
SIG | 25pts | PU | PS10 | R309-550-6(6)(b), R309-540-6(2) | The open end of the air
relief vent pipe from automatic valves shall be provided with a #14 mesh, non-
corrodible screen. This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of
notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
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104C End of air relief piping terminates at least 6 inches above floor
SIG | 25pts | PU | PS11 | R309-550-6(6)(b), R309-540-6(2) | Rule requires that an air
release valve discharge line terminate a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
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105 Pump station properly secured
MIN | 15pts | PU | PS33 | R309-540-5(1)(a)(v) | The pump station is protected to
prevent vandalism and entrance by animals or unauthorized persons.
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