Water System

CRR Water System:
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*July 2012 Letter To Owners Thermal Expansion :
Water System Update

Protect Your Water Heater From Thermal Expansion

Crystal River Ranch works hard to insure the water we deliver to your residence meets or exceeds all health standards.  All public water systems are required to develop and implement cross-connection control (CCC) programs.  The requirements are contained in WAC 246-290-490 of the Drinking Water Regulations.  The purpose is to protect water quality by preventing the backflow of water from the customer’s plumbing into the public water system.  You are receiving this letter because we have, or are going to install, a meter setter that has a backflow prevention device.

When a backflow prevention device is placed on a water service line, the water delivered to the customer’s residence is prevented from returning through the meter to the water main.  This creates a closed system within the customer’s residence.  This letter is provided to ensure you receive this important information regarding the potential dangers of thermal expansion in a closed system.

Thermal expansion is a condition that exists whenever water is heated.  The heated water cannot expand into the public water system because of the backflow device.  Therefore, pressure may build up in your water heater tank and household plumbing.  The resulting pressure buildup or thermal expansion usually causes the pressure relief valve (T & P Valve) on your water heater to open and water is emitted from the drain piping of your water heater.  Under certain conditions, such as a failure of the T&P valve, a water tank may explode.

If you notice a discharge of water from your water heater you are probably experiencing thermal expansion. Current plumbing codes require the installation of thermal expansion relief devices in closed systems.  Newer residences may already have a thermal expansion relief device installed.  We suggest you discuss the best solution for your needs with a licensed plumber.

Thank you for your understanding as we continue to meet or exceed all regulatory requirements in providing clean, safe drinking water.  It is our pleasure to serve you.

Crystal River Ranch Association
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Informative “Stop Water Waste” publication by DOH.
**Archive links to previous water quality reports available bottom of this web page.
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CRR Water System:  Standard Operating Procedures

System Name: Crystal River Ranch Association
System ID: 164800
Class: “A” Pierce County
Source Type:
SO1 – Well #2 Primary 283 ft. deep
SO2 – Well #1 Secondary 70 ft. deep (system classed as emergency source)
SO4 – Well #3 Primary 320ft. deep

Operation:

SO1 & SO4 Alternate between cycles by way of motor control box located in pump house.

Operator:  Jake Payne  CRR Caretaker

Periodic Tasks/Maintenance

DAILY

Chlorination report / DMR

  1. Record meter reading
  2. Calculate gallons pumped in last 24 hours
  3. Record total gallons of chlorine in container
  4. Calculate gallons of chlorine used within the last 24 hour
  5. Record free chlorine available in system by using Hach test kit
  6. Note other worthy comments on bottom or rear such as flushing, leaks, power outage, etc.

WEEKLY

  1. Change chart on Chart Recorder (7-day chart).Note on chart: Flow meter readings, and other noteworthy comments (i.e. severe weather, holiday weekend, leaks in system, power outage, etc….)
  2. Drive or walk to tanks and perform visual security check. Note that water level in both tanks is between 9 and 12 feet.

MONTHLY

  1. Chlorination Plant Report/Daily Monitoring Report (DMR).
    This report is due on, or before the 10th of each month.  Use the remark column for notations such as the chlorine and water that you put into the mix tank, generator test and number of hours, test on the 70 – foot well, etc. Also note any water leaks here on your file copy.  Mail the completed report to
    Dept. of Health
    20435 72nd Ave S Ste 200
    Kent, WA  98032-2358
  2. Bacteriological Test
    Fill one sample vial with tap water from a source near the Ranch House. Take off tap screen and let cold water run for 5 to 15 minutes. DO NOT touch any part of the inside or cap of the bottle, as it will become contaminated. Fill according to instructions given on the back of the sheet needed with the sample. (See coliform bacteria monitoring plan in SWSMP)
    NOTE: YOU MUST USE THE VIAL PROVIDED BY THE DDHS. THERE IS A MIXING AGENT IN THE VIAL. DO NOT RINSE OUT THE VIAL.
    Samples taken to “City Shop” in Enumclaw on first Tuesday of each month by 10:00 am – Draw samples on morning of test.You will receive a confirmation (green slip) in the mail within a week after submitting the sample.  Keep this with the other green slips in the Pump House.If test comes back positive for coliform you must take four more samples at the locations described in coliform monitoring plan.
  3. Run the 70-ft well pump and motor.
    The 70-ft well is also in the front pump room. It operates from Panel ‘B’.  It is operated by the circuit breaker in panel; the valve must be open before you operate.  Pump monthly for 30 minutes. DO NOT TURN ON/OFF more than 6 times per hour – will overheat the pump. Run the faucet until water runs clear.
  4. Run generator once month for at least 30 minutes.
    Procedure:  By turning off power at the main panel.
  5. Exercise all valves in pump house

ANNUALLY

Clean one water storage tank (usually in the fall)

Recommend CRR Caretaker attend the Water/Wastewater Operations Workshop held each year. The plant operator can earn a minimum of 2.5 Continuing Education Units (CEU) every year, which will keep their state certification valid.

SEMI-ANNUALLY

Every 6 months exercise each gate valve on water system loop to ensure function ability. Open stand pipe nearest to the valve you’re exercising to flush loosen debris out of system. SEE FLUSHING IN SWSMP

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WATER TESTING REQUIREMENTS

Dept. of Health will send all testing requirements for the calendar year.
Primary pump operating pressures 70-80 PSI
The Automatic Chlorinator runs automatically with the primary pumps.

How to chlorinate:

Mix 10 gallons of water to 1 Gal 12.5% chlorine = PPM.
Coliform Monitoring Plan per WAC #246-290-300
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