When providing the information on potential adverse health effects required by these rules in notices of violations of maximum contaminant levels, maximum residual disinfectant levels, treatment technique requirements, or notices of the granting or the continued existence of variances or permits, or notices of failure to comply with a variance or permit schedule, the owner or operator of a public water system shall include the language specified below for each contaminant.
"Infants and children who drink water containing lead in excess of the action level could experience delays in their physical or mental development. Children could show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this water over many years could develop kidney problems or high blood pressure."
"Copper is an essential nutrient, but some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over a relatively short amount of time could experience gastrointestinal distress. Some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over many years could suffer liver or kidney damage. People with Wilson's Disease should consult their personal doctor."
"Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and this was a warning of potential problems."
"E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Human pathogens in these wastes can cause short-term effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a greater health risk for infants, young children, the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems."
[THE WATER SUPPLIER MUST USE THE FOLLOWING APPLICABLE SENTENCES.]
We failed to conduct the required coliform investigation.
We failed to correct all identified sanitary defects that were found during the coliform investigation(s).
[THE WATER SUPPLIER MUST USE THE FOLLOWING APPLICABLE SENTENCES.]
We failed to conduct the required coliform investigation.
We failed to correct all identified sanitary defects that were found during the coliform investigation that we conducted.
NOTE: In addition to the language in this introductory text of subsection (6)(e) of this rule, water systems must include either the language in paragraphs (6)(e)(A) or (6)(e)(B) of this rule. Water systems with a violation at the treatment plant, but not in the distribution system, are required to use the language in paragraph (6)(e)(A) of this rule and treat the violation as a non-acute violation. Water systems with a violation in the distribution system are required to use the language in paragraph (6)(e)(B) of this rule and treat the violation as an acute violation.
Or. Admin. Code § 333-061-0097
Stat. Auth.: ORS 448.131
Stats. Implemented: ORS 448.131. 448.150