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MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Section of Drinking Water Protection Sanitary Survey Findings -- --- _ -- ~ys em ame: Elk River - - -- - ---- -_ - urvey Date: 08/08/2003 ~ i i PWSID: 1710004 Surveyor: William Anderl System Contact: David Berg Surveyor Signature: 'I --- - -------_ --- --- -- _----- ------------- __--pP Y ---__-_ - The findings below identify sanitary risks that may impact water quality, inform the water su I owner of applicable responsibilities, and/or provide guidance related to water system operation and maintenance. ater Source -~ ~~~- - -- Well #7 has been added si ce the last survey. - connect to TP ##~ and well will connected to -- ----------- Pumps/Pump Facilities and Controls______ No deficiencies observed. -- -- - - - -- ---- -- - -I Two more wells are being planned. Well #8 will TP #2. -, _~ ------------------ reatment --------------- Treatment plants are in excellent condition. New master flowmeters have been installed at three plants. Security improvements have been made at all treatment lants. ~. - -- - - - ----- ---- -- - - ----- - ----- ----- -- - ------- p-------- _ _ - - --- ---------- -- hater Storage Options to store treated water in an aquifer by using well #2 as an injection well are being studies. This practice has not been used in Minnesota and such a project would probably require special monitoring if implemented. --- istribution _ ------- ---------------------------------- ___ -~ The water systems operates with two pressure zones. Two pumping stations are used. Flushing is used to maintain adequate flows in the southeast corner of the low service area. ~onitorin /Re ortin --- ---------- ----------_ _ -I -- __- 9 _ p _ g Data Verification All routine monitoring programs for fluoride, total coliform bacteria and nitrates have been satisfactorily accomplished since the last survey. Due to the increase in population, additional total coliform samples will need to be collected monthly. --- i~/ater System Management/Operation ___ ----------- -- --------------~ __~ No deficiencies observed. - - ----- ----- --- ~ operator _Compliance with State Rec uirem_enis - ------- - - The opportunity for additional training in water supply work should be made available to the operator(s). Attendance at the annual waterworks operators seminar, held in the area, is a valuable experience for anyone engaged in this field. -- -------- iQther Comments or Findinas ------ - --- - The CCR is distributed to all customers annually. Security concerns: Various security topics were discussed during the survey. Reviewed by: David Schultz, P.E., Regional Supervisor