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FOREST SERVICE MANUAL
PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION (REGION 6)
PORTLAND, OREGON
FSM 7400 – PUBLIC HEALTH AND POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITIES
CHAPTER 7420 – DRINKING WATER
R6/PNW Supplement No.: 7400-2010-1
Effective Date: April 26, 2010
Duration: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed.
Approved: /s/J. Lenise Lago
for the Regional Forester
Date Approved: 04/22/2010
Approved: /s/Susan Willits
for the Station Director
Date Approved: 04/23/2010
Posting Instructions: Supplements are numbered consecutively by title 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 title was R6 FSM7400-95-3 to FSM 7430, effective June 29, 1995.
New Document
Supplement R6/PNW 7400-2010-1
11 Pages
Superseded Document(s)
by Issuance Number and
Effective Date
Supplement R6 FSM 7400-95-2, effective
June 29, 1995.
6 Pages
Digest:
7420.1 –
 Addition of Ground Water Rule and addition of Oregon Administrative Rules.
 Addition of Washington Administrative Code and Washington State Department of
Health Publication
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Digest-continued:
7420.42
 This regional supplement has changed the chapter title from 7420.42 - Forest Supervisors
and Project Leaders to 7420.44 - Forest Supervisors, Station Project Leaders, Job Corps
Center Directors, and Area Field Representatives.
 Removes obsolete information master specification (c) and standard details (d).
7420.44
 Requires training for system operators every two years.
7421.21
 Requires monthly bacteriological testing for all drinking water systems during season of
operation.
7421.25
 This regional supplement has changed to 7421.4. Removes obsolete information.
Removes Report 160 and adds system of record to I-Web.
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DURATION: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed.
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FSM 7400 – PUBLIC HEALTH AND POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITIES
CHAPTER 7420 – DRINKING WATER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
7420.1 – Authority ...................................................................................................................... 4
7420.44 – Forest Supervisors, Station Project Leaders, Job Corps Center Directors, and
Area Field Representatives ......................................................................................... 6
7421 – FOREST SERVICE OWNER DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS............................ 6
7421.4 – Documentation ............................................................................................................. 6
7421.21 – Microbiological (Coliform) Monitoring ................................................................ 6
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CHAPTER 7420 – DRINKING WATER
7420.1 – Authority
8. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Primary Drinking Water
Regulations: Groundwater Rule, 40 CFR Parts 9, 141, and 142 (EPA-HQ-OW-2002-0061;
FRL-8231-9)
EPA published the Ground Water Rule in the Federal Register on November 08, 2006.
The purpose of the rule is to provide for increased protection against microbial pathogens
in public water systems that use ground water sources. EPA is particularly concerned
about ground water systems that are susceptible to fecal contamination since diseasecausing pathogens may be found in fecal contamination.
9. Oregon Administrative Rules for Public Water Systems (OAR) Chapter 333-61.
These rules are the established regulations for potable drinking water systems in the State
of Oregon.
10. Oregon Drinking Water Quality Act of 1981, Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 448,
August 21, 1981. This legislation authorizes the Oregon Health Division to establish
administrative rules and take other action necessary to maintain and enforce a drinking
water program.
11. Operator Certification for Water and Water Systems; ORS 448. This law establishes
mandatory certification for water system operators of public community water systems in
Oregon.
12. Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 690-200 Well Construction and Maintenance
This rule applies to wells constructed for the purpose of locating or obtaining water in the
State of Oregon.
13. Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 690-210 Well Construction Standards This rule
provides well construction standards to all methods of water supply well construction in
the State of Oregon.
14. Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 690-215 Maintenance, Repair, and Deepening of
Water Supply Wells This rule applies to all maintenance, repair, and deepening of water
supply wells in the State of Oregon.
15. Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 690-220 Abandonment of Water Supply Wells
This rule provides direction for abandoning wells in the State or Oregon.
16. Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 43.20.050. This law is enabling legislation and
does not contain any drinking water rules or requirements.
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17. Water System Operator's Certification, RCW 70.119. This law requires certain
classes of water systems in Washington to be operated by certified water system operators.
18. Waterworks Operator Certification, WAC Chapter 246. For water systems in
Washington, this rule establishes water system operator classification and minimum
requirements and standards.
19. Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 246-290 Group A Public Water Supplies
The purpose of these rules is to define regulatory requirements and to protect the health of
consumers using Group A Public Drinking Water Supplies.
20. Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 246-291 Group B Public Water Systems
The purpose of these rules is to define basic regulatory requirements to protect the health
of consumers using Group B public drinking water supplies. These rules are specifically
designed to ensure the provision of high quality drinking water in a reliable manner and in
a quantity suitable for intended use.
21. Rules and Regulation of the State Board of Health Regarding Public Water Systems;
Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Chapter 248. These rules are the established
regulations for potable water systems in the State of Washington.
22. Washington State Department of Health Publication #331-123 Water System Design
Manual This document is a start-to-finish reference for engineers and others involved in
water system design. It covers the design, review, and approval of sources, storage
reservoirs, booster pump stations, and water treatment facilities, and other aspects of
designing water systems.
23. Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Oregon (Control 88 06 51 01). A
Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Oregon, Health Division (See Exhibit 1)
effective 6/29/95 is still current. This agreement establishes plan submission procedures
and requirements for public and state regulated water systems in Oregon.
24. Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Washington (FS Control No 88 06
51 23). A memorandum of understanding with the State of Washington, Department of
Social and Health Services (See Exhibit 2) effective 6/29/95 is still current. This
agreement establishes plan submission procedures and requirements for public and state
regulated water systems in Washington.
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7420.44 – Forest Supervisors, Station Project Leaders, Job Corps Center
Directors, and Area Field Representatives
It is the responsibility of forest supervisors, station project leaders, Job Corps Center Directors,
and area field representatives to:
16. All system operators who are responsible for taking water samples for public or
nonpublic water systems are required to have water operator training every two years.
17. Forest Supervisors are delegated authority to approve technical engineering reports
and designs, given the following conditions:
a. They meet all requirements of state and local applicable rules and regulations,
including reviews and approvals.
b. A qualified independent engineer checks, reviews and signs the engineering
report and drawings.
The term “qualified independent”, as used above, is defined as a person with demonstrated
ability and technical skills in the area and not having been involved with the design being
reviewed. If these skills are not available on the Forest, the check and review shall be obtained
from another Forest or the Regional Office.
18. Forest Supervisors will designate one individual as the Forest Potable Water Contact
for potable water system activities on the Forest.
7421 – FOREST SERVICE OWNER DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS
7421.4 – Documentation
1. Each Forest is responsible for the submittal of all monitoring records, reports, and other
documentation to the State.
7421.21 – Microbiological (Coliform) Monitoring
For public and nonpublic drinking water systems, perform microbiological testing for total
coliform bacteria at a minimum frequency of one routine sample per month for every full or
partial calendar month of operation. For testing purposes only, consider each handpump a
separate water system.
This minimum frequency assumes that monthly tests are taken at approximately 30-day intervals.
Take samples early in the month to allow sufficient follow-up time.
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A higher frequency of routine sampling is required by National Primary Drinking Water
Regulations and the State if the average number of daily users is greater than 1,000 persons per
day.
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Exhibit 1
CONTROL 88-06-51-01
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
RELATED TO PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS ON NATIONAL FORESTS LANDS
This Memorandum of Understanding by and between the State of Oregon, by and
through its Department of Human Resources, Health Division, hereinafter called
the "State" and the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service,
Region 6, hereinafter called the "Forest Service," establish procedures and
requirements for plan submission for public water systems upon National Forest
Lands.
It is mutually recognized that:
Through the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Oregon Drinking
Water Act of 1981 and subsequent rules and regulations, the State is responsible to
assure safe drinking water at all public water systems within the State, and
The Forest Service is responsible to assure safe drinking water at sites and facilities
upon the National Forest lands, and
Nothing in this agreement is to be construed as conflicting with existing laws,
regulations and prescribed responsibilities, and
In recognition of the responsibilities, interests, and limitations set forth above, and
the mutual benefits of established procedures to facilitate plan submission and
review, the State and the Forest Service mutually agree as follows:
I. All Construction and installation plans for Forest Service owned public and State
regulated water systems will be submitted to and approved by the State before
construction begins on new water systems or major additions or modifications to
existing water systems.
II. Construction and installation plans for public noncommunity water systems
that involve ground water sources without treatment except chlorination, including
their distribution, chlorination equipment, and storage components will be prepared
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and independently reviewed by technically qualified engineers.
engineer's stamp/signature is not required.
A professional
III. Construction and installation plans for all public community water systems;
and public noncommunity water systems that involve surface water sources or
complex treatment, disinfection, distribution or storage will be prepared and
stamped/signed by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Oregon.
IV. A city or county land use compatibility statement is not required for Forest
Service projects constructed upon National Forest lands. However, individual
National Forests within Region 6 will continue to coordinate the development of
drinking water systems on federal lands consistent with the provisions of land use
coordination agreements affected forests may have with surrounding cities and
counties.
Nothing in this agreement with the Health Division is intended to alter or modify
the Forest Service's obligation to ensure that drinking water systems approved on
Forest Service lands with directly affect Oregon's coastal zone are consistent with
the requirements of Oregon'a approved coastal zone management program.
This Memorandum may be amended or supplemented by mutual agreement
between the signers or their successors. This Memorandum may be terminated by
either party through written notice to the other.
State of Oregon, by and through its Department of
Human Resources, Health Division
/s/
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Forest Service
/s/
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Exhibit 2
DSHS CONTRACT NO. 6500-68887
FS CONTROL NO. 88-06-51-23
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
RELATED TO PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS ON NATIONAL FORESTS LANDS
BETWEEN THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND
HEALTH
SERVICES AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,
FOREST SERVICE
This Memorandum of Understanding by and between the State of Washington, by
and through its Office of Environmental Health, Department of Social and Health
Services, hereinafter called the "State" and the united States Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, Region 6, hereinafter called the "Forest Service,"
establish procedures and requirements for plan submission for public water systems
upon National Forest Lands.
It is mutually recognized that:
Through the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act, The Rules and
Regulations of the State Board of Health and Washington Administrative Code,
Chapter 248-54, the State is responsible to assure safe drinking water at all public
water systems within the State, and
The Forest Service is responsible to assure safe drinking water at sites and facilities
upon the National Forest lands, and
Nothing in this agreement is to be construed as conflicting with existing laws,
regulations and prescribed responsibilities, and
In recognition of the responsibilities, interests, and limitations set forth above, and
the mutual benefits of established procedures to facilitate plan submission and
review, the State and the Forest Service mutually agree as follows:
I. All construction and installation plans for public and State regulated water
systems will be submitted to and approved by the State per Washington
Administrative Code, Sections 248-54-086 and 096, before construction begins on
new water systems or major additions or modifications to existing water systems.
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II. Construction and installation plans for public noncommunity water systems
that involve ground water sources without treatment other than chlorination,
including their distribution, chlorination equipment, and storage components, will
be prepared and independently reviewed by technically qualified engineers. A
professional engineers stamp/signature is not required for this preparation or
review.
III. Construction and installation plans for all public community water systems;
and public noncommunity water systems that involve surface water sources or
complex treatment, disinfection, distribution or storage will be prepared and
stamped/signed by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Washington.
No member of, or Delegate to, U.S. Congress or Federal Resident Commissioner
shall be admitted to any share or part of this agreement, or to any benefit that may
arise therefrom; but this provision shall not be construed to extend to this
agreement if made with a corporation for its general benefit.
This Memorandum may be amended or supplemented by mutual agreement
between the signers or their successors. This Memorandum may be terminated by
either party through prior written notice to the other.
State of Washington, by and through its
Office of Environmental Health,
Department of Social and Health Services
/s/
8/17/88
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Forest Service
/s/ John E. Lowe, for
JAMES F. TORRENCE
Regional Forester