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SPRI NGFI ELD UTI LITY BOARD
\VATER SERVICE CEl\:TER 202 South 18th Street Springfield, OR 97477-5240 Tel 541.726.2396 Fax 541.747.7348 www.subutil.com
August 18, 2008
Andy Limbird
Development Services
City of Springfield
225 5"' Street
Springfield, OR 97477
RE:
WELLHEAD PROTECTION RESPONSE TO NON-CONFORMING USE
# DRC2008-00052 ASSESSOR'S MAP: 17-02-32-32 TAX LOT: 800
ADDRESS: 22541"Street
Dear Andy:
The proposed mobile home park development is within Springfield's adopted Drinking Water
Protection Area. The property overlies portions of the 20-year time-of-travel (TOT) zone to the
Maia Well. This area is highly susceptible to contamination from chemicals that may spill or leak
onto the ground surface. Any chemical spills or leaks must be cleaned up immediately and clean-
up materials disposed off-site and in accordan6e with Lane County and DEQ requirements. In
every case, care shall be taken to prevent grourydwater contamination.
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION:
Chemical handling, storage, and use: Contractors/developers shall be responsible for the safe
handling and storage of chemicals, petroleum products, and fertilizers and the prevention of
groundwater and storm water runoff contamination. Chemicals used during construction,
including paint and cleaning materials/wastes, must not enter the soil or be washed into the storm
water system. All chemicals should be stored in adequate secondary containment.
Equipment maintenance and fueling: Precautions must be taken to prevent fluid-containing
equipment located outside from leaking, including providing a dedicated area for fueling and
maintenance of equipment. This area should be prepared and maintained in a way that prevents
spills or leaks from migrating to the soil or storm water drainage system.
No fill materials containing hazardous materials shall be used on this site.
OPERATIONS:
If applicable, dumpster areas should be covered and contained to avoid wastes from leaking into
the soil or storm water system. These containment plans need to be approved by the City of
Springfield.
If applicable, rooftop mounted equipment and other fluid-containing equipment located outside
should be sealed and provided with secondary containment or a weather resistant enclosure. In
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the event of a spill or leak, this will prevent any fluids from migrating into the storm water
drainage system.
If the property managers will be keeping any chemicals stored outdoors (fertilizers, pesticides,
etc.), the chemicals should be kept covered and contained.
STORM WATER:
If applicable, injection wells must be approved by both the City of Springfield and DEQ based on
proximity to domestic/public drinking water wells, soils type, and depth to groundwater.
Because storm water recharges the aquifer, SUB requests that wellhead protection signs be placed
at the site temporarily during construction and permanently at trash enclosures and the site
entrance to alert contractors, subcontractors, employees, and others to the importance ofreporting
and cleaning up any spills (sign standard attached). Please contact Amy Chinitz (541-744-3745)
if you prefer to purchase signs directly from SUB at the cost of $15/sign.
Feel free to contact me at 541-744-3745 for further details or with any questions.
Sincerely,
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Amy E. Chinitz
Water Quality Protection Coordinator
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ee: Kelley Greg LLC, 900 North 7'h Street, Kelso, W A 98626
Scott Morris, Olson & Morris, 380 "Q" Street, Ste 200, Springfield, OR 97477
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