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The Village of Malta

Emergency Water
Contingency Plan

Updated
December 2006

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Contingency Plan
Village of Malta
Morgan County
PWS ID# 5800412
Revision Date: December 2006

Table of Contents
EMERGENCIES

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Power Outage
Water Main Break
Source Failure and Chlorine Failure
Distribution System Storage Failure
Inorganic/Organic Contamination
Bacterial Contamination
Water System Depressurization
Suspected Backflow or Cross Connection
Transfer Pump Failure
Fire and/or Natural Disaster
Vandalism or Terrorism
Drought Response

Appendix
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I

Description
Emergency Call List
Critical User List
Disinfection Procedures for Cutting into Water Mains
Total Coliform Positive Sample Procedure
Depressurization Policy
Bacteriological Collection Sample Procedure
Example Boil Advisory-Acute Bacteriological Sample
Violation
Example Boil Advisory-Precaution
Supplier/Parts List

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DRINKING WATER SUPPLY
CONTINGENCY PLAN

Copies of this plan are in the following locations:

1.
2.
3.

Malta Village Town Hall

Malta Village Pump House
Malta Village Water Treatment Plant

The following person(s) are thoroughly familiar with the emergency plan and are authorized
to implement all or part of the plan as necessary:
Name

Address

Darrin Carpenter,
Village Administrator
Damon Drake, Water
Operator
Paul Barkhurst,
Mayor

P.O. Box 000, Malta,

XX 99999
P.O. Box 000, Malta,
XX 99999
P.O. Box 000, Malta,
XX 99999

Phone During
Office Hours
555-555-5555

If no answer call

555-555-5555

555-555-5555
Cell 555-555-5555
555-555-5555
Cell 555-555-5555

555-555-5555

555-555-5555

Note: Contingency plans must be updated at least yearly and a copy of the reviewed plan
submitted to the:
State EPA, District Office

This contingency plan was revised on:

12/18/06

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Power Outage
1.

Contact power-company using the phone number for the company found in
Appendix A. Get an estimate on the time till power is restored.

2.

If the time estimate for power restoration is such that depressurization may
occur, then do the following:
a.

Contact critical water users in Appendix B.

b.

Contact emergency personnel and agencies to notify them of the situation (i.e.
fire dept., EMS, State EPA, etc.) found in Appendix A.

c.

Notify Public in the affected area with water advisory found in Appendix H.

d.

If depressurization will occur, follow depressurization policy found in

Appendix E.

e.

If facilities are available, use emergency power generating equipment to

restore power.
The procedure for implementing emergency power is as follows:
Backup generators at the Water Treatment Plan will automatically start up and
run the wells and treatment plant.

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Water Break

1.

Evaluate if the break can be repaired under pressure, if it cannot, and depressurization
will or has occurred, do the following:
a.

Contact critical users in Appendix B as necessary.

b.

Contact emergency personnel and agencies to notify them of the situation (i.e.
fire dept., EMS, State EPA, etc.) found in Appendix A.

c.

Notify Public in the affected area with water advisory found in Appendix H.

d.

Follow depressurization policy found in Appendix E.

(Note: It is preferable to repair a water break under pressure, if at all possible to reduce
the likelihood of contamination)
2.

Contact work personnel, City Officials, and Contractors as necessary in order to

proceed repairing the break found in Appendix A.

3.

If valves must be shut off to isolate the area of the break, isolate as small an area as
possible.

4.

Make an inventory of the parts necessary to repair the break. Obtain the parts as
necessary using the Supplier and Parts list found in Appendix I.

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SOURCE FAILURE AND CHLORINATION FAILURE

In the event of the failure of any well of the Village of Malta for any reason,
said well shall be shut in and removed from the Village water system. Said well shall
be immediately cleaned and repaired and during the cleaning and repairing efforts,
supplies shall be furnished to the Village from the remaining wells. In the event
that the remaining wells do not furnish sufficient water to supply the Village water
system, then water will be drawn through the river crossing line already established
with McConnelsville for that purpose.
In the event of a loss of the Village water supply to the well field, immediate
steps shall be taken to draw water through the river crossing line from McConnelsville
as previously described, until new wells can be drilled and proper service restored. In
the event that sufficient water is not available to furnish the water supply system of the
Village, water hours shall be established by the Village Administrator to allow the
use of the Village water system on certain specified times as delineated by him in
consideration of the circumstances of the emergency. The Village Administrator is
also empowered to haul emergency water supplies from any convenient point during
the time of the well field loss.
The Village chlorine system is located at the Water Treatment Plant at 2620 Poplar
Ridge Road. Our system is presently set up with two Regal Direct Cylinder mounted gas
chlorinators using 150 lb. Cylinders on an automatic switchover system. There are two
booster pumps used in this system on an alternating basis. If there is a booster pump failure
an alarm will be called out to the designated personnel and the other pump will go on line. In
the event that both pumps fail we have approximately 580,000 gallons of treated water in
water storage tower #1 and # 2. This should give us the necessary time to make the necessary
repairs. Should a power failure occur the chlorine system will also be run by backup
generators.
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM STORAGE FAILURE
In the event of water system storage failure, the local fire department will be
notified in case of fire. Malta Village has two storage tanks (No. 1 and No. 2). If
No. 1 storage tank fails the tank will be bypassed and water pumped to no. 2 tank
with manual operation of elevation control. If no. 2 tank fails the system will work
off of no. 1 tank in the automatic mode with no. 2 tank shut out of the system. In the
event that both tanks fail, pressure relief valves will be located on fire hydrants at the
farthest ends of the water system which are Andrew Trombleys property and Front Street
at the southern corporation limit. The pumps will run continually and pressure will be
relieved through the relief valves until the problem is repaired. We also at the present
time can use the emergency connection with the Village of McConnelsville for a supply
of water, supply bottled water or haul water from Stockport Village
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INORGANIC/ORGANIC CONTAMINATION
In the event that the Village water system is contaminated by chemicals or
other hazardous substances, the Village water system shall be immediately shut down,
drained, cleaned, sterilized and refilled prior to its being reopened for use.

BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION
In the event that the Village Water system is contaminated with bacteria, the cause
of the contamination shall be immediately isolated and repairs shall be immediately effected
to stop any future contamination. If the Village Water system is found to contain
bacterial contamination, immediate steps shall be taken to increase the level of
chlorination by either increasing chlorination to the water system or manually
chlorinating the water system until bacterial residue is removed from the water supply.
In cases of extreme bacterial water contamination, the Village water system shall be shut
off, drained and refilled with noncontaminated supplies. Prior to the refilling of the system,
the system shall be sterilized by being flushed with clean water with a chlorine
residual of not less that 1.5 parts per million. This sterilization shall proceed for a period
of two hours, prior to the refilling of the system or until the furthermost point of water
distribution shows no bacteria in any water sample taken from it.

WATER SYSTEM DEPRESSURIZATION

In the event that the water system of the Village of Malta is depressurized, the
system shall be returned to normal by turning water into the mains in a progressive
system originating at the reservoir and terminating at the furthermost distribution point.
Prior to the return of the system to normal service, steps will be taken to sterilize the
water system and to insure that all rust, mud and other particulate are removed from
the Village water mains and branch lines. SEE APPENDIX E FOR MORE DETAILS.

SUSPECTED BACKFLOW OR CROSS CONNECTION

In the event of suspected backflow or cross connection, the Village water
department will shut off pumps and try to locate and isolate the problem area and shut
it out of the system with a series of valves. The area of contamination will be flushed and
tested until there isn't any contamination in the water system. in the meantime another
crew or agency will be sending out notification to the public that there is a problem with
the water supply, and that it shouldn't be consumed until further notice. The Village
Administrator will then see that the problem area is corrected or eliminated to safeguard
against future problems.

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TRANSFER PUMP FAILURE
In the event that a transfer pump shall fail, immediate repair shall be made to
said pump by the Village of Malta. Should said pump not be capable of being repaired,
the system shall be operated on the other pumps in place until the repair of the pump
can be made.
FIRE AND/OR NATURAL DISASTER
In the event of a fire or other natural disaster to the Village wells, immediate
replacement shall be made of the portions of the water system damaged or destroyed by fire
or disaster. The Village Administrator shall be authorized to procure said parts as are
necessary to effectuate said repair. If the Village water system is completely shut down by
fire or disaster, water will be drawn from McConnelsville Village through the river crossing
line as prescribed for emergencies, or bottled water will be supplied or water will be hauled
from Stockport Village.
VANDALISM OR TERRORISM
In the event of vandalism to any portion of the Village water system, it shall
be immediately repaired by the Village Administrator. If repairs cannot be immediately
made, water will be drawn from McConnelsville Village through the river crossing line,
bottled water will be supplied or water will be hauled from Stockport Village.
DROUGHT RESPONSE
A. In drought conditions when a decrease in ground water levels occur
that will result in reduction of well production; the authorized legal representative
of the Malta Utility Division shall declare an emergency that conservation of the water
supply is necessary. Water use restrictions shall be imposed as the situation demands.
B. Consumers shall be notified of water use restrictions by advertising in a
local news media or other media known to reach a majority of Malta water users.
C. Ordinance # 289, which became effective December 3, 1970 and titled
"Malta Division Rules and Regulations ", Section 6, authorizes the enforcement of
water use restrictions.
D. Available alternate sources of supply shall be the same as in the paragraph
"Source failure and chlorination failure".
In the event of the absence of the Village Administrator during any emergency
to the Village Water system, action required to be taken by him under the provisions
of this section shall be taken first, by the Mayor, second, by the President of Council,
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and third, by members of Council in order or their severity.

Appendix A
Emergency Call List
Name

Address

State EPA District

Office
Fire Dept.

2195 Some Street

City, State 99999
77 S. Some Street
City, State 99999
77 S. Some Street
City, State 43756
State Route XX
City, State 99999

EMS Service
Power Company
Gas Company
Mayor

Phone During
Office Hours
555-555-5555

If No Answer Call

911

555-555-5555

911

555-555-5555

555-555-5555

555-555-5555 (local
garage)
555-555-5555

555-555-5555
800 Some Street
Malta, State 99999

555-555-5555

555-555-5555

Hospital
Police/Sheriffs Office
OUPS
EMA

37 Some Street
City, State 99999
(Call before you dig.)
60 s. Some Street
City, State 99999

555-555-5555
911
555-555-5555
555-555-5555

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Appendix B
Critical User List
Water Users Having a Need For Continuous Water Supply
Name

Address

Community Action
Play and Learn

320 Some Street

City, State 99999

Imagination Station

800 Main Street

City, State 99999

Phone During
Office Hours
555-555-5555

555-555-5555

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Appendix C
C651-92 Section 10: Disinfection Procedures When
Cutting Into Or Repairing Existing Mains
The following procedures apply primarily when existing mains are wholly or partially
dewatered. After the appropriate procedures have been completed, the existing main may be
returned to service prior to completion of bacteriological testing in order to minimize the
time customers are out of water. Leaks or breaks that are repaired with clamping devices
while the mains remain full of pressurized water represent little danger of contamination and
require no disinfection.
Sec. 10.1 Trench Treatment
When an existing main is opened, either by accident or by design, the excavation will likely
be wet and may be badly decontaminated from nearby sewers. Liberal quantities of
hypochlorite applied to open trench areas will lessen the danger from such pollution. Tablets
have the advantage in such a situation because they dissolve slowly and continue to release
hypochlorite as water is pumped from the excavation.
Sec. 10.2 Swabbing With Hypochlorite Solution
The interior of all pipe fittings (particularly couplings and sleeves) used in making the repair
shall be swabbed or sprayed with a 1 percent hypochlorite solution before they are installed.
Sec. 10.3 Flushing
Thorough flushing is the most practical means of removing contamination introduced during
repairs. If valve and hydrant locations permit flushing toward the work location from both
directions is recommended. Flushing shall be started as soon as the repairs are completed
and shall be continued until discolored water is eliminated.
Sec. 10.4 Slug Chlorination
When practical, in addition to the procedures above, the section of the main in which the
break is located shall be isolated, all service connections shall be shut off, and the section
flushed and chlorinated as described in Sec. 5.3, except that the dose may be increased to as
much as 300 mg/l and the contact time reduced to as little as 15 min. After chlorination,
flushing shall be resumed and continued until discolored water is eliminated, and the water
has a noticeable chlorine odor.
Sec. 10.5 Sampling
Bacteriological samples shall be taken after the repairs are completed to provide a record for
determining the procedures effectiveness. If the direction of the flow is unknown, then the
samples shall be taken on each side of the water main. If positive bacteriological samples are
recorded, then the situation shall be evaluated by the purchaser (or purchasers
representative) who can determine corrective action, and daily sampling shall be continued
until two consecutive negative samples are recorded.
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Appendix D
Total Coliform Positive Sample Procedure
(Procedure to follow when a routine coliform positive result occurs.)

Should any routine sample result be determined as total coliform positive, then a public water
system must do the following:
1. Take four repeat samples within 24 hours of being notified of the routine positive
sample result. These repeat samples must be collected from the following locations:
a.
b.
c.
d.

At the routine sampling location.

One within five service connections upstream of the routine sample site.
One within five service connections downstream of the routine sample site.
One within five service connections upstream or downstream of the routine sample
site.
e. Contact the District State EPA Office as soon as possible 555-555-5555.
2. Should an acute violation of the Maximum Contaminant Level for Total Coliform
occur, the public water system must do the following:
a. Contact the State EPA, District Office immediately at 555-555-5555 and forward a
copy of the analyses to the State EPA, District Office within 24 hours;
b. Issue the required public notice and water use/boil advisory in the affected area;
c. Notify critical users immediately (a listing of critical users can be found in the
Contingency Plan for the water system).
d. Immediately conduct an investigation to determine and eliminate the source of
contamination;
e. Continue sampling and keep the boil advisory in effect until at least two consecutive
sets of repeat bacteriological samples, taken 24 ours apart, are determined as Total
Coliform negative. (Each set of samples most consists of at least four samples.)

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Appendix E
Depressurization Policy
Depressurization Situations
Cause A:

Water Treatment Plant shut down, pump station shut down, power outages,
storage tank failures, major fire events which drain the water system.

Action:
1.

Water must be considered Total Coliform Positive.

2.

Consumers impacted by the depressurization must be advised to boil their water

until the water is proven to be total coliform negative.

3.

To be determined if the system is safe single samples must be taken at locations

which are representative of the distribution system which has been impacted. If
the samples are determined to be Total Coliform negative, the boil advisory can
be lifted. If samples are determined as Total Coliform Positive, follow procedure
in Appendix D.

Cause B:

Water line breaks, scheduled maintenance for other physical disruptions to the
water system.

Action:
1.

If the water line break is repaired under pressure, than the integrity for the system
is assumed to have been maintained and no bacteriological testing will be
required.

2.

If depressurization occurs, then the water system shall be considered Total

Coliform positive and the procedure listed in Cause A must be followed.

Exceptions: If the following conditions are met, the water system will not have to issue a boil
advisory.
1.
2.
3.

4.

There is a historical record of adequate chlorine residual in the general area

affected covering at least 12 monthly readings.
Samples for bacteriological examinations are taken in the affected area
immediately and approximately 12 hours later.
Test for residual chlorine taken at not more than hourly intervals in the affected
area for several hours do not vary significantly from the historical record. If
significant decrease in chlorine residual occurs, at boil order shall be issues.
A visual observation of turbidity by a qualified person indicates an acceptable
turbidity level.
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Appendix F
STATE EPA Laboratory
Instructions For the Collection of Drinking Water Samples
For Total Coliform Analyses
The prescribed procedures must be followed in detail for a valid laboratory analysis.
1.

Select the sampling tap

a.

b.

A tap, such as faucet, or small valve, is preferable. Do not sample from hoses or drinking
water fountains.
Avoid taps with a leak at the stem or taps with a swivel joint.

c.

Aerated or screened nozzles may harbor bacteria. The aerator or screen must be removed
before collection of the sample.

d.

Place all carbon filters, sediment filters and water softeners on bypass unless operated by a
public water system.

e.

Sanitize the nozzle of the tap with a chlorine solution.

i.

ii.
iii.

Use a 5.25% sodium hypochlorite solution, such as ChloroxTM liquid bleach. Do

not use chlorine solutions with special scents. To prepare a sanitizing solution that
will contain about 400 mg/L of available chlorine (as hypochlorite) from the 5.25%
sodium hypochlorite, add one ounce of bleach to one gallon of water (or 1
tablespoon per half-gallon). Store the mixed solution in a tightly closed screw capped
container. The solution should be discarded and remade six months after preparation.
Stronger solutions can be used, however, some faucet discoloration may result.
Flush the sample tap to waste for one minute. Close the valve.
Apply the sanitizing solution, prepared in step (i) above to the nozzle. This can be
accomplished by either using a spray bottle or a plastic bag.
(1)

(2)

2.

Using a spray bottle, saturate the tap opening with sanitizing solution then
wait at least two minutes before proceeding
or
Place a bag over the nozzle and hold the top of the bag tightly on the tap.
Alternately squeeze and release the bag to flush the solution in and out of
the tap. Do this for two minutes. A fresh solution and bag must be used to
sanitize each tap.

Flush the tap

The sample to be collected is intended to be representative of the water in the main. The tap
must be opened fully and the water run to waste for at least 3-5 minutes to allow for adequate
flushing of the piping between the tap and water main.

3.

Reduce the flow from the tap

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This will allow the sample bottle to be filled without splashing.

4. Remove the cap from the sample bottle

a.
b.

c.
5.

Remove the cap and hold the exterior of the cap between fingers while filling the sample
bottle. Take care not to touch the mouth of the bottle or the inside of the cap with fingers or
the sample could become contaminated.
The bottle must be open only during the collection of the sample.

Fill the sample bottle

a.

6.

Grasp the bottom of the sample bottle.

Do not rinse out the bottle before collecting the sample. Do not remove any 'pills' from the
bottle. The bottle contains a small amount of sodium thiosulfate to neutralize the chlorine in
the water.

b.

Do not touch the rim or mouth of the bottle during collection of the sample.

c.

Do not overflow. Fill the bottle to within 1/2 - 1" of the top.

Immediately recap the sample bottle tightly

If there is any question as to whether a sample or bottle has become contaminated during
collection of the sample, the sample must be discarded and a new sample collected in a new
sample bottle.

7.

Deliver the sample to the laboratory as soon as possible

The laboratory must receive the sample so that analysis can be initiated within 30 hours after
collection. Allow the laboratory adequate time to analyze the sample. Certified laboratories
will not test samples greater than 30 hours old because the results will be invalid and the
laboratory risks loss of certification.

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Appendix G
Example Boil Advisory Public Notice Acute Bacteriological
Violation
Public water systems are required by Rule 3745-81-21, of the State Administrative Code
(OAC) to routinely monitor the bacterial quality of the drinking water in their distribution
system. The sampling conducted for the Village of Malta water system indicated that the
permissible maximum contaminant levels for Total Coliform as specified in rule 374581-14 of the OAC was exceeded in
out of the
samples
collected in
.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) sets drinking water
standards and has determined that the presence of coliform bacteria is a serious health
concern. These bacteria are generally not harmful themselves, but their presence in
drinking water is serious because they often are associated with sewage or animal
wastes. The presence of these bacteria in drinking water is generally a result of a
problem with water treatment or the pipes, which distribute the water, and indicates that
the water may be contaminated with organisms that can cause disease. Disease
symptoms may include diarrhea, cramps, fever, nausea, and possibly jaundice, and any
associated headaches and fatigue. These symptoms, however are not just associated with
disease-causing organisms in drinking water, but also may be caused by a number of
factors other than your drinking water. USEPA has set an enforceable drinking water
standard for coliform bacteria to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. Under this
standard, drinking water samples must be free of coliform bacteria. Drinking water
which is free of coliform bacteria is usually not associated with a health risk from
disease-causing bacteria and should be considered safe. State and local health
authorities recommend tat consumers take the following precautions:
Until further notice, consumers vigorously boil, for at least one minute, any water
used for drinking (including water used to make ice), cooking or oral hygiene.

The water department/management is conducting an investigation and collecting

additional samples and hopes to have this problem corrected soon. An additional notice
will be given then the water use advisory is lifted. For further information contact John
Doe at 555-555-5555.
* The paragraph in quotation marks is mandatory wording.

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Appendix H
Example Boil Advisory-Precautionary

Due to (describe the problem, for example: a major break):

The Village of Malta is advising all residents in the following area, that until further
notice, all consumers vigorously boil for at least one minute, any water used for drinking
(including water used to make ice), cooking or oral hygiene.
(Use only if appropriate)
The Village of Malta has no evidence at this time that the water system is contaminated.
The possibility does exist, however that the water system is contaminated and is issuing
this advisory as a precaution.

The water department is conducting an investigation and collecting samples and hopes to
have this problem corrected soon. An additional notice will be given when the water use
advisory is lifted. For further information contact John Doe at 555-555-5555.

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Appendix I
Supplier List

Name

Address

National Water Works

3496 E. Some Road

City, State 99999
7920 Some Drive,
City
City, State
City, State
City, State
1100 Some Street
Marietta, State

State Water and Waste

Frontz Drilling
Eppley Electric
Gene Lyons
Crescent & Sprague

Phone # During
Office Hours
555-555-5555

If No Answer
Call
555-555-5555

555-555-5555
555-555-5555
555-555-5555
555-555-5555
555-555-5555

555-555-5555

Parts List
Part
All parts are located in:

Location
Malta Village Garage
Pump House
Water Treatment Plant

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Description