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FOREST SERVICE HANDBOOK
MARK TWAIN NF (REGION 9)
ROLLA, MO
FSH 7409.11 – SANITARY ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC HEALTH HANDBOOK
CHAPTER 20- WATER QUALITY, QUANTITY, AND DEMAND
Supplement No.: The Directive Manager completes this field.
(i.e. R9 Mark Twain 6209.11-2001-1)
Effective Date: January 5, 2004
Duration: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed.
Approved: RONNIE RAUM
Forest Supervisor
Date Approved: 01/05/2004
Posting Instructions: Supplements are numbered consecutively by Handbook number and
calendar year. Post by document; remove the entire document and replace it with this
supplement. Retain this transmittal as the first page(s) of this document. The last supplement to
this Handbook was 7409.11-2003-3.
New Document
R9 Mark Twain 7409.11-2003-4
6 Pages
Superseded Document(s)
(Supplement Number and
Effective Date)
R9 Mark Twain 7409.11-2003-2
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Digest: In order by code, summarize the main additions, revisions, or removal of direction
incorporated in this supplement.
26.3 – Updating water systems for sampling for bacteriological examinations of drinking water. -
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25.1 – Water and Wastewater Examination.
Condition Surveys – The Forest Engineer or his designated representative will make a condition
survey of waste water treatment systems, excluding septic tank systems shortly after the facility
is activated each year.
The District Ranger will make a condition survey of septic tank systems in the spring of every 3rd
year (7413.8).
These surveys will be documented and submitted to the Supervisor’s Office by June 15 of the
year the survey was made.
Maintenance Manual - A detailed maintenance manual shall be prepared for each individual
waterborne waste water treatment system excluding septic tank systems. The manual shall
contain the following instructions a minimum:
1. Data on all system equipment.
2. Wiring diagram.
3. Information and parts lists for motor and blower units.
4. List of all maintenance items and recommended frequency of checking.
5. Recommended corrective measures in case of improper operations.
6. Chemical analyses required to determine proper operation (type of test, frequency,
expected results, and test procedures.)
Three copies of a maintenance manual will be distributed: One to the system operator, one to the
District office, and one to the Supervisor’s Office.
Wastewater Treatment Tests - The wastewater treatment systems shall be inspected and tested
weekly and documented on R9 Form 7400-2. This testing program begins at least three (3)
weeks prior to discharge to the wastewater treatment facility and continues until the facility is
closed to further use (access to the fixtures is prevented by locks otherwise made physically
inoperable). This requirement is the minimum frequency of sampling; additional testing should
be made any time there is reason to suspect the waste water treatment facility is not functioning
properly.
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26 – WATER QUALITY SAMPLING
26.1 – Sampling for Physical and Chemical Examination of Natural and Treated
Waters.
Primary Inorganic and Organic Chemical Testing.
1. All systems should be tested for nitrate only at three (3) year intervals.
2. All new potable water supply sources shall be sampled and analyzed for all organic
and inorganic chemical contaminants listed in NIPWDR subpart (B) before being put
into use
26.3 - Sampling for Bacteriological Examination of Drinking Water.
Sampling Procedures – A water sample can be contaminated by actual process of taking the
sample. To reduce the possibility of this type of contamination, these sampling procedures are
recommended:
Sampling from Faucets
1. Select a faucet, preferably without threads, and in a good state of repair (no leaks
around packing, etc.).
2. Open faucet and let water run for at least two (2) minutes.
3. Thoroughly flame the faucet outlet with a small torch.
4.
Open faucet to a small flow.
5. Fill the sample bottle no more than ¾ full.
Sampling from Hand Pumps
1. Remove drinking fountain attachment if one is attached.
2. Operate Pump for at least five (5) minutes.
3. Thoroughly flame the pump outlet with a small torch.
4. Operate pump for at least two (2) minutes.
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5. Fill the sample bottle no more than ¾ full.
Water samples shall be collected in State Division of Health sample bottles which may be
obtained from their District Laboratories (following addresses) or from local Division of Health
offices. These sample bottles are sterilized and ready for filling and, therefore, should only be
opened when a sample is actually taken. Bottles should never be rinsed out. Care must be taken
to avoid touching the mouth or inside of the bottle during sampling.
If a water sample tests unsafe, steps shall be taken to correct or eliminate the source of
contamination in accordance with FSM 7421.26, Follow-up Action, Table 1.
Testing Procedures – Water samples must be tested within 24 hours after sample is collected to
insure accurate results. Therefore, all samples must be sent to the testing laboratory no later than
Wednesday of any work week. Water samples may be shipped directly to the District State
Division of Health Laboratory for the appropriate county.
District Division of Health Offices
District No.
3
Address
309 Adams Street, Jefferson City, MO. 65101
4
1812 South Broadway, Poplar Bluff, MO. 63901
Counties Served
Boone
Callaway
Crawford
Phelps
Pulaski
Washington
Bollinger
Butler
Carter
Dent
Iron
Madison
Reynolds
Shannon
St. Francois
Ste. Genevieve
Wayne
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1154 East Latoka, Springfield, MO. 65807
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Barry
Christian
Douglas
Howell
Laclede
Ozark
Stone
Taney
Wright
Documentation - Reports of waste water treatment system testing and reporting for the
Environmental Protection Agency point-source discharge permits will be prepared monthly in
the Supervisor’s Office; then summarized and reported quarterly. Three copies of the quarterly
report will be prepared for the Environmental Protection
Agency permit for each reported facility: One to the Supervisor’s Office, one to the Regional
Office, and to:
Department of Natural Resources
Chief, Compliance Branch
P. O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Microbiological Testing – Frequency of Testing. Water supplies will be tested for coliform
bacteria according to the following schedule. In addition, those supply systems which are
operated seasonally (access controlled by fencing, locks, or barricades, or otherwise made
physically inoperable) must be tested within 30 days of opening the system to public use.
Microbiological Sampling
District or Unit
Seasonal System
Monthly (During Operating Season)
Year-Round System
Monthly
Ava
None
Cobb Ridge Campground
Cassville
Big Bay Campground
Shell Knob Campground
Cedar Creek
None
None
Doniphan
Deer Leap Campground
None
Fredericktown
Silver Mines Camp
None
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District or Unit
Seasonal System
Monthly (During Operating Season)
Year-Round System
Monthly
Houston
None
Poplar Bluff
Markham Springs Recreation Area
Pinewood Lake Recreation Area
None
Potosi
Chapel Hill Beach
Red Bluff Campground
Wild Boar Ridge Campground
None
Rolla
Lane Springs
Salem
Little Scotia Pond
Loggers Lake
Sutton Bluff Recreation Area
None
Willow Springs
Hammond Camp
North Fork Recreation Area
Noblett Lake
None
Winona
Greer Crossing
None
Mill Creek Recreation Area