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cgka
Since 18 Jul 2006
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Fri Jun 09, 17 10:40 am CGKA - E.Coli warning notice from Dalles to Hood River |
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PRESS RELEASE
DATE: June 9, 2017
TOPIC: Wastewater Treatment Plant Upset
CONTACT: Public Works Department (541) 296-5401
FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATELY
The City of The Dalles Wastewater Treatment Plant has experienced an upset this week which has resulted in discharge of effluent exceeding the plant’s limit for E. coli.
On June 9th one of the twice-weekly tests for E. coli in the plant’s effluent to the river exceeded 406 organisms per 100 milliliters, the limit for a single sample. As required by the City’s NPDES permit, a series of five samples at 4-hour intervals was initiated; that sampling is currently underway. Samples will continue to be taken at the treatment plant until E. Coli counts are back within permit limits.
Signs are being posted along the Columbia River as designated locations to notify the public about the potential contamination.
The cause of the upset is unknown at this time and under investigation.
The upset has been reported to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Questions can be directed to the Public Works Department office at (541) 296-5401. _________________ [b:13763ca0d3]The CGKA is your advocate for Kiteboarding in the Gorge! [i:13763ca0d3] Join now: [/i:13763ca0d3]GorgeKiter.com/join[/b:13763ca0d3] |
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cgka
Since 18 Jul 2006
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Fri Jun 09, 17 6:35 pm |
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As of 7pm on Friday we have still not been able to obtain an updated status report on water quality levels.
Stay posted and we will update as possible. _________________ [b:13763ca0d3]The CGKA is your advocate for Kiteboarding in the Gorge! [i:13763ca0d3] Join now: [/i:13763ca0d3]GorgeKiter.com/join[/b:13763ca0d3] |
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Singlemalt
Since 21 Jun 2015
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Sat Jun 10, 17 5:33 am |
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Crap! _________________ Pull the cork. |
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PieroPDX
Since 22 May 2006
109 Posts
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Sat Jun 10, 17 1:51 pm |
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well that makes up my mind with regard to getting out today. I have a ton of open wounds from crashing on post canyon, so that's not good... _________________ If you're in PDX hit me up, I'm looking to meet kiters in town. I'm close in NW. |
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cgka
Since 18 Jul 2006
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Sat Jun 10, 17 4:04 pm |
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Well, we were supposed to receive updated news before the end of the day Friday, but no such luck.
Base your decisions on your own, but we have not received any further warnings, there are no warning signs posted on any of our local beaches yet, and sometimes, I guess, no news might be good news(?). _________________ [b:13763ca0d3]The CGKA is your advocate for Kiteboarding in the Gorge! [i:13763ca0d3] Join now: [/i:13763ca0d3]GorgeKiter.com/join[/b:13763ca0d3] |
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cgka
Since 18 Jul 2006
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Sat Jun 10, 17 4:04 pm |
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Well, we were supposed to receive updated news before the end of the day Friday, but no such luck.
Base your decisions on your own, but we have not received any further warnings, there are no warning signs posted on any of our local beaches yet, and sometimes, I guess, no news might be good news(?). _________________ [b:13763ca0d3]The CGKA is your advocate for Kiteboarding in the Gorge! [i:13763ca0d3] Join now: [/i:13763ca0d3]GorgeKiter.com/join[/b:13763ca0d3] |
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