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Liane Shekter Smith Tracy Devereaux

RE: Consecutive sampling question

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Date: Friday, December 11, 2015 2:20:36 PM We had a similar issue in Neithercut. We ended up using a tap not normally used for drinking water but did label it. Is there any type of faucet along that wing? For Neithercut we noted on the label that it was for consecutive sampling only. Stephen Busch, P.E. MDEQ Lansing District Coordinator Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance Lansing and Jackson District Supervisor 517-643-2314 [email protected]

In late...

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| just got a phone call that my hygienist called in sick, so my dentist appointment needs to be rescheduled. Unfortunately, I'm fighting a headache. As soon as that eases I'll be on my way in. I'll text Tracy Jo as | leave the house. Jim - we should! have a new draft of the compliance monitoring sampling instructions ready for you by lunch. xxxEND_PAGE:deq16_b4_0688_0891_055 DRINKING WATER LEAD AND COPPER SAMPLING INSTRUCTIONS Dear Resident: Thank you for helping to monitor for lead and copper in your drinking water. This sampling is required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, and is being accomplished through the cooperation of homeowners and residents. It is important that you follow these instructions so we collect an accurate measurement of the lead and copper in your drinking water. This sample should represent the water you would typically drink and the faucet from where you drink the water. To best accomplish this, select a faucet for sampling that was used the day before. Call your water supply if you have questions. 1. Water must sit idle in the pipes for an extended length of time before sampling. Therefore, do not use any water in the house for at least 6 hours before sampling. If the faucet has been idle more than 18 hours, the sample might not be analyzed because it does not represent typical daily use. The best times to sample are early morning or after returning from work. 2. Select an unfiltered/untreated faucet in the KITCHEN or BATHROOM that is commonly used for drinking. DO NOT sample from a laundry sink or a hose spigot as these samples cannot be used for compliance. DO NOT use a faucet that has a filter attached to it unless you bypass the filter. DO NOT use a faucet that is connected to a home water treatment device (like a water softener, iron filter, reverse osmosis) unless you bypass the home water treatment device. 3. If you have a single handle faucet, turn it to the COLD side. Place the open sample bottle below the faucet and gently open the cold water tap. Fill the sample bottle to the neck with the “first draw” of COLD water. 4. Tightly cap the sample bottle and place in the sample kit provided. Review the sample kit label to ensure all information contained on the label is correct. 5. Answer the questions on the back of this form and sign the form. 6. Attach this form to the bottle and leave it outside your front door for pick-up. 7. Thank you again for your help. We will send you the results within 30 days of receiving them. Information on this year’s lead and copper monitoring will be printed in the Annual Water Quality Report that will be made available to you by July 1 of next year. Contact your water supply if you have questions. If you have questions call: Phone: Water Supply: Or Contact: Manager or Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Water Operator: xxxEND_PAGE:deq16_b4_0688_0891_056 DEQ Contact: Phone: xxxEND_PAGE:deq16_b4_0688_0891_057 Which faucet did you use to fill the bottle? U Kitchen Main bathroom If OTHER, please describe: When was the faucet last used before sampling? Date TIME AM/PM When did you fill the bottle? DATE TIME Is there a faucet mount filter? YES NO If YES, was it bypassed? YES NO Is this faucet connected to a home treatment device such as a water softener, a reverse osmosis unit, an iron removal device OR is any kind of additive used in the home? YES NO If YES, please describe: Note: If you have a home treatment device OR any kind of additive is used, it is possible we might not analyze your sample or be able to use your sample for compliance purposes. F. If any plumbing repairs or replacement has been done in the home since the previous sampling event, please note this information here: If YES, please describe: | have read the Drinking Water Lead and Copper Sampling Instructions and have taken a tap sample in accordance with these directions. Signature Date xxxEND_PAGE:deq16_b4_0688_0891_058

Phelps FOIA Folder Location

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Date: Thursday, December 03, 2015 4:56:45 PM Liane, please save your electronic docs here: U:\Transfer\Karen\ODWMA Phelps Legislative Inquiry\Liane Shekter Smith Docs Richard, please save your electronic docs here: U:\Transfer\Karen\ODWMA Phelps Legislative Inquiry\Richard Benzie Docs Thanks, Tracy Jo Tracy Jo Devereaux Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Constitution Hall, 4th Floor, South Tower, Pillar P& 525 W. Allegan Street Lamang ichigan 48933 517-284-6544 [email protected] xxxEND_PAGE:deq03_b298_1756_1756_1

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