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Public Water System Name Date Trigger Exceeded Date of Assessment Source Water Type(s) Surface Ground Public Water System ID # County Town, Village, or City GWUDI Purchase with chlorination NY Purchase w/out chlorination Section A – System Evaluation Review and evaluate all of the elements listed - Identify any potential causes of contamination and check all that apply. Each section requires a response. Describe each issue and any corrective actions taken in detail, in sections B and C. 1. GENERAL Issue Identified: Yes No Have there been any recent interruptions and/or changes at relevant facilities prior to the collection of total coliform samples? Treatment Process Loss of Pressure Operation & Maintenance Vandalism Unsanitary Conditions Major Fire Hydrant Flushing Water Main Break/Repair Low/No Residuals Other (describe): 2. SAMPLE SITE and SAMPLE PROTOCOL Issue Identified: Yes No Was the sample protocol reviewed and followed? Outside hose spigot was used to collect sample Tap was not adequately flushed prior to sample collection The aerator on the faucet was not removed prior to collection Sample bottle used to collect sample had a broken seal Auto sensing/ swivel type faucet used for sample collection Change in condition or location of tap Other (describe): 3. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM Issue Identified: Yes No Were any of these events observed prior to the collection of total coliform samples? Unexpected reduction in pressure (<20 psi) Identified cross connection Faulty backflow prevention device Improper operation of air-relief/ air-vacuum valves Improper operation of a pump station Other (describe): 4. STORAGE TANK(S) Issue Identified: Yes No Overflow pipe screen missing/improper size Vent screen missing/improper size Security breach at tank Access hatch left open Sanitary condition of tank Structural condition of tank Other (describe): 5. TREATMENT PROCESS Issue Identified: Yes No Chlorinator malfunction Low/no chlorine residual Unmaintained filters Interruption in treatment/disinfection (i.e. power loss) Operation & Maintenance procedures not followed Point of Entry/Point of Use treatment issue Softener issue Other (describe): 6. SOURCE Issue Identified: Yes No This includes Well, Spring, or Surface Water. Well cap missing/damaged Sanitary seal damaged or not present Condition of spring box unsanitary Source subject to heavy rains/ flooding, preceding positive total coliform sample collection Damaged/ unscreened vent Security breach at source Absent air gap (if required) Cross connection identified Other (describe): NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Revised Total Coliform Rule Bureau of Water Supply Protection Level 1 Assessment Form DOH-5197 (8/15) Page 1 of 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- Section B –Issue Description In this section, use the space provided to describe the event and provide additional information on potential causes of contamination identified during the assessment. Include corresponding dates whenever possible. If more space is needed attach additional sheets of paper. Check this box if there were no known causes for this contamination. Section C – Corrective action taken or to be taken In this section, describe corrective actions (completed or proposed), and any measures the public water system plans to implement prior to the completion of any corrective actions, including specific dates. If more space is needed attach additional sheets of paper. Certification Please fill in the information below after completing this form. DOH-5197 (8/15) Page 2 of 2 Directions: 1. Completely fill in the public water system information in the first section of the form, including: Public Water System Name, Public Water System ID Date Trigger Exceeded, Date of Assessment, County, Town, Village/City, Source Water Type(s) 2. This form must be completed based on data and documents available to the Public Water System and maintained on file for a minimum of five years. 3. Complete all sections (A – C) and check each item that applies. If no issue was identified, check the appropriate box. 4. Sign and date the form. 5. This form must be submitted to the State (Local Health Department) within 30 days of triggering a Level 1 Assessment 6. If you have questions regarding the completion or content of this form, please contact your Local Health Department. Print name: Date: Signature: Reserved for State (or Local Health Department) Use Only Yes No Yes No Yes No 1. Assessment has been successfully completed. 2. Likely reason for the total coliform positives is identified. 3. System has corrected the problem. 4. Name of State (Local Health Department) Reviewer Additional Notes