Boil Water Advisory Instructions
Please see the Boil Advisory instructions.
Approved Water Distributors
Easton Water Solutions - (937) 592-8379
North Main Car Wash - (937) 592-2015
Aqua Systems - (937) 593-7258
Dr. Suds - (937) 539-6981
Water sources approved for consumption include:
1. City tap water or well water boiled for five (5) minutes,
2. Commercially bottled or water,
3. Water from an approved water hauler,
4. Water obtained from another approved water source (a different area of the affected city supply, another public water source or a private water well that has been sampled within a year).
Water used as an ingredient in any food or beverage product that will be ready-to-eat (not cooked further such as brewed coffee, tea or other hot drink mixes, puddings, Jello©, etc…) must be from one of the approved water sources listed above.
In food preparation and service, ice must be obtained from a commercially-prepared source or from water that is approved for consumption.
All on-site ice machines must be shut off and emptied of ice.
All soft drink beverage lines connected directly to tap water must be disconnected for the duration of the BWA.
All water softeners and reverse osmosis devices must be bypassed for the duration of the BWA.
All produce misters for the wetting of fresh fruits and vegetables must be disconnected for the duration of the BWA. A clean, sanitized hand sprayer of approved water may be used.
Water used to wash, rinse or soak any fruits and vegetables must also be from one of the approved water sources listed above.
The water supply to all drinking fountains, hand wash sinks and food preparation sinks must be shut off. Cover all faucet handles and post signs instructing patrons and staff not to use the water except for the flushing of toilets and urinals.
Dispensers of alcohol-based hand sanitizer, moist chemical wipes or temporary hand wash stations (coffee urns or large insulated drink containers with bottom spigots holding approved water) must be placed at each hand wash sink. Dipping of hands into basins of water is not permitted.
Commercially sanitizing dishwashers with final rinse water at 180°F minimum or 50 to 200 ppm chlorine concentration, triple sinks for manual dishwashing and wiping cloth containers supplied with adequate chlorine or quaternary ammonia levels (per manufacturer’s instructions) may continue to be used.
When the BWA has been lifted:
1. Restart and flush out any water-using fixture or piece of equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. This may vary from fixture to fixture. Consult with the Person-in-Charge (PIC), manager, facility engineer and/or the equipment manufacturer prior to restarting affected equipment.
2. Flush out and sanitize the fresh produce mister system before returning it to service
3. Run cold water faucets and drinking fountains for one (1) minute before using the water.
4. Manually regenerate water softeners.
5. Drain and refill all hot water heaters that are set below 140°F.
6. Replace all carbon filters after the flushing of the water lines.
Emergency disinfection of water can also be accomplished by adding eight (8) drops of regular, non-scented, 5.25% chlorine, household bleach per gallon of water and waiting for 30 minutes before using it.
One tablespoon of regular, non-scented, 5.25% chlorine, household bleach per gallon of water equals 200 ppm chlorine which is satisfactory for sanitizing food contact surfaces and utensils.
Influenza Vaccine Week
My name is Morgan LaPrete and I am the health educator at the health district and today we’re going to be talking to you about the flu vaccine in honor of national flu vaccine week! I have one of our Registered Nurses, Ashley, here to discuss the importance of the flu vaccine with me:
Morgan: Ashley, what is the flu exactly?
Ashley: A common misconception is the flu is a “stomach bug”. The influenza we vaccinate against is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs.
Morgan: What kind of symptoms can you expect with the flu in adults and children?
Ashley: Flu symptoms usually come on suddenly. Some symptoms would include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headaches, and tiredness, some people may have vomiting and diarrhea but that’s more common in children. You’ll notice these symptoms are a lot like other respiratory illnesses, the key difference here is the sudden start.
Morgan: Are there any treatments for the flu?
Ashley: If you get sick with flu, influenza antiviral medications may be a treatment option. Antiviral drugs work best when started early, such as one to two days after your flu symptoms begin. If you are at higher risk for serious flu complications and start to experience flu like symptoms, check in with your doctor when symptoms start to see if an antiviral prescription is needed. People at higher risk of flu complications include young children, adults 65 years of age and older, pregnant people, and people with certain medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease. If these medications are started within 1-2 days after the start of symptoms in can lessen the symptoms and shorten the time you are sick.
Morgan: When Is flu season and, and who is most vulnerable during flu season?
Ashley: The exact timing of flu season varies but for the United States flu activity increases in October and peaks between December and February, but can last as late as May.
As I mentioned earlier, those most vulnerable are young children, adults 65 and older, pregnant people, and people with certain medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease.
Morgan: What is the best way to prevent you and others from getting the flu?
Ashley: Stay home if you are sick! Good handwashing, and a yearly flu vaccine.
Morgan: Is the vaccine safe for kids and adults?
Ashley: Absolutely. The flu vaccine has been available for 50 years, hundreds of millions of Americans have received the vaccine, and there has been extensive research over that time to support the safety. A very common misconception is the flu vaccine can cause the flu. The vaccine contains inactivated viruses, meaning the viruses are no longer infectious.
It is important for pregnant people to get the flu vaccine as well. Changes to the immune system, heart, and lungs during pregnancy and up to two weeks postpartum make people more susceptible to influenza severe enough to cause hospitalization. It is important for a pregnant person to get the flu shot, not the nasal spray. Flu shots given during pregnancy help protect both the pregnant parent and the baby from flu. Vaccination has been shown to reduce the risk of flu-associated acute respiratory infection in pregnant people by up to one-half. You can get your flu shot anytime during pregnancy.
Morgan: Who can get the flu shot?
Ashley: everyone 6 months and older. Those who should speak to their healthcare provider before getting the vaccine are those who have had a severe life-threatening reaction to any of the ingredients, or to a prior influenza vaccine, if you have an allergy to eggs, or if you have a history of Gillian-Barre syndrome.
Morgan: How can I schedule an appointment with the health district to get my flu shot?
Ashley: You can call the Health District at 937-651-6186 or go online to loganhealthohio.gov. We offer flu vaccines Tuesdays and Thursdays.
RESOLUTION 2022-07: AMENDING MOBILE FOOD LICENSE FEE
IN THE MATTER OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION 2022-07: AMENDING MOBILE FOOD LICENSE FEE The third reading of the proposed resolution 2022-07 was completed. A Resolution amending Regulation No. 40, a regulation establishing fees for the Public Swimming Pool, Public Spa, Special Use Pool, Recreational Vehicle Park, Recreation Camp, Combined Park Camp, Food Safety, Sewage Treatment, Private Water System, and Infectious Waste environmental health programs in the health district. Whereas the 2022 Food Cost Methodology as required by the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Department of Agriculture, and based on 2021 data, allows the local portion of the mobile food facility license fees for both mobile food service operations (FSOs) and mobile retail food establishments (RFEs) be increased accordingly, November 09, 2022 Page 3 of 4 Whereas all mobile food facilities in operation at the time of the beginning of the reading of the normal three[1]reading rule by the Logan County Board of Health to amend food fees for the 2023 food licensing period, will be contacted and invited to attend or submit comments for the public meeting held at the next Board of Health meeting when the second reading will occur, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Health of the Logan County Health District that by resolution agree that the local portion of the mobile food license fee will be accordingly raised to $90.00. It was moved by Mrs. Wish and seconded by Dr. Varian to accept the proposed resolution 2022-07 as written. On roll call, the vote was as follows: Mrs. Watkins-aye, Mrs. Collins-aye, Dr. Varian-aye, and Mrs. Wish-aye. Nays: none. Motion carried. This Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 9th day of November in the year 2022 and shall be in full force and effect on December 5, 2022.
A Cost-Effective COVID-19 Indoor Air Program
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Logan County Health District (LCHD) identified a need in the community for an objective procedure to determine if an indoor space could be utilized by the public and be assured that there was a low risk of spreading COVID-19. Through extensive review of online science-based research articles and journals, an understanding was developed that when outdoors the shedding and spreading of the airborne COVID-19 virus was controlled through social distancing, ultraviolet rays from the sun, and dilution by wind. It was then understood that through adequate ventilation, filtration and purification, indoor air could safely approximate outdoor air and successfully reduce COVID-19 infections. Therefore, an Indoor Air Quality Program was designed that could measure basic parameters of air quality and then incorporate certain strategies and mechanical systems that could reproduce the safe levels of outdoor air in indoor environments.
The COVID-19 virus has been shown to spread through surfaces, droplets and when airborne. It’s been known for years that indoor airborne spread is the most dominant concern for viruses. Droplets are usually large enough (between 20 and 100 microns in size) that they are pulled down by gravity, mitigated by social distancing and readily trapped by facial masks. When the particles are so small that they can become airborne (less than 10 microns) they are called aerosols which is currently agreed upon as the main method of COVID-19 spread. An insightful article published in April 2020 stated that if a vehicle window was opened three inches while the ventilation setting was on “flow through” mode the risk to passengers was reduced by 90% (Allen et al., 2020). That began our understanding of how important simply improving ventilation and controlling indoor contaminants would be to creating an effective educational effort to help our clients of all income levels fight the spread of COVID-19. With that knowledge the LCHD started its Indoor Air Quality Program in July 2020.
Carbon dioxide (CO2) levels indoors have been shown to be a surrogate value for determining the potential for viral spread. A higher level of CO2 corresponds with more stagnant air while a lower value is viewed as “fresher” air. Outside air in Logan County has a CO2 level of around 375 parts per million (ppm). Limiting outside air exchange to a maximum of 10% allows for adequate cooling, heating, and dehumidifying, thereby addressing the issues of cost and comfort. Improving air exchange alone can keep the CO2 level below 1000 ppm but an ideal level is closer to 600 ppm (reducing the CO2 level to below 600 ppm once ended a university tuberculosis outbreak, Miller, 2020). Other ways to improve indoor air quality are to increase the air changes per hour (ACH) by opening windows and doors to the outside. This can be especially effective when using exhaust fans to blow indoor air to the outside, and running the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) fan at the “On” setting instead of “Auto.” An ACH of 3 is considered adequate but above 6 is ideal.
Controlling humidity is also still important because particles around 20 microns in size (those that can contain COVID-19, influenza, and other illness-causing pathogens) when they dry out can shrink in size to the under 10 microns airborne size. Viruses themselves survive longer than bacteria after drying out so keeping humidity around 50% is recommended as a way to decrease spread by reducing their airborne numbers.
When a building’s HVAC system can only provide 3 ACH, additional air exchanges can be accomplished by adding portable room air purifiers that have High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) rated filtration. Such filters can trap particles down to 0.1 microns in size, effectively removing 99.9% of airborne viruses, bacteria, pollen, and mold spores. Some commercial HVAC systems, if sized large enough to be able to handle the increased air flow resistance of the tighter filters, can replace regular air filters with ones that have a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of at least 13 for the same effect. Particulate matter (PM) consists of the fine particles that float in the air, most too small to be seen with the naked eye. COVID-19 viruses can attach to particulate matter and be transported via those particles deep into the lungs when inhaled. Particulate matter of 2.5 microns or higher (PM2.5) should be kept below 35 ug/m3 (micrograms per meter cubed) in indoor spaces through filtering and purification.
Besides ventilation and filtration, purification can be incorporated through the inclusion of UV light and ionization. While UV light between 200 to 280 nanometers successfully stops the reproduction of cells, the wavelength of 222 nanometers has been proven to be the safest because it is not absorbed by human skin and especially the eyes. Negatively charged particles (called ions) produced by ionization units are able to combine with positive particles in the air and neutralize them, or if not used will land on surfaces where they are still able to disinfect other particles when they eventually settle out of the air.
Ionization is effective because, unlike UV light bulbs which can be shielded from a pathogen or can dim over time to the point of dropping below an effective level so that they must be replaced annually, ions use the interaction between negatively and positively charged ions. These ions attach to the membrane of the virus causing a chemical reaction rendering them unable to cause infection. They also envelop the virus and puncture the protein spikes on its membrane, neutralizing them by taking away hydrogen. They can also build up around the virus causing it to become large enough to be trapped by air filters. Ozone systems were not recommended due to the potential harmful effects to the lungs if not adequately dispersed before reentering a room after their use.
Meetings were conducted with local HVAC companies to discuss the available information and equipment to improve indoor environments to acceptable ranges. To be able to objectively measure basic indoor air quality and be able to make proper determinations, two affordable air meters were purchased, an Amprobe, Model CO2-100, for CO2 readings and a Langder Technology Color Screen Intelligent Air Detector to measure particulate matter levels. Weekly online meetings were also held with all of the superintendents of the local school districts, the multi-county Career Center and The Chamber of Commerce’s business group. At our suggestion, several schools and food services installed ionization units on their building’s main HVAC systems or placed them inside individual classroom ventilation units. In one room in the first school building tested, with 26 students and all windows closed and a window air conditioner recirculating the room in the air, a CO2 reading of 4400 ppm was recorded! Exercise venues, churches, shops, and retail stores found ways to improve their ACHs such as by purging the air before and after being open and increasing air flow during use. Local businesses were encouraged on the LCHD website to submit applications which were reviewed by LCHD staff Environmental Health Specialists (EHSs) to find ways to improve their indoor air quality levels and safely increase their COVID-19-reduced occupancies.
The LCHD determined that simple preventative measures could adequately improve indoor air quality. Those included installing ionization or UV light, opening doors and windows to introduce outside air, increasing air flow from HVAC units, and upgrading the filters within HVAC units to MERV-13 or HEPA-rated filters. These improvements were implemented in several school districts within the county. One school district even installed high-tech monitors within individual classrooms that altered the air flow through the air handlers based on the CO2 level. With all these preventative measures in place, outbreaks within the school systems in Logan County were minimized and schools remained open for the 2020-2021 school year.
Testing was conducted by the LCHD for CO2 and PM2.5. Concentrations were noted from each monitoring device in individual rooms throughout a various array of businesses, community resource buildings (schools, churches, police stations, fire stations, and senior care facilities), and private businesses. In addition, observations were made in individual rooms to determine what conditions could contribute to higher levels of CO2 and PM2.5 (based on the number of individuals in the room, number of doors and windows and if they were open or closed). Initially, the monitoring devices were placed randomly in the room and data was collected after two to three minutes or when the devices had become acclimated to the conditions. This part of the procedure was evaluated and eventually revised
LCHD data actually showed that open windows in a room full of people could have a lower CO2 level than a room with less people and no open windows. A classroom with 10 students and 2 windows closed had a CO2 level of 1053 ppm. A classroom, two doors down, with between 20-25 students and with one window open had a CO2 level of 553. Particulate matter concentrations did not vary much per room based on the amount of people in the room and whether or not windows or doors were open during the time of testing. In another example, a classroom that had not been utilized at all during the day of testing had an initial CO2 level of 872 ppm. The CO2 monitor was left in the room in the same place and a window was opened. The room was left empty for five minutes and in that time the CO2 level dropped to 720 ppm. The meter was then moved to a seat closer to the open window. It was left again for one minute and the CO2 level dropped to 540 ppm. The same building had an average CO2 level of 997 ppm in rooms that had only closed windows and doors. The same building had an average CO2 level of 701 ppm if a room had at least one window or door open to the outside. An article from Shelly Miller of the University of Colorado at Boulder stated that CO2 levels should be below 600 ppm for a given room (Miller, 2020). LCHD data showed that simply opening a window in a room can greatly decrease the level of CO2 no matter the amount of people in the room. These results were replicated in other buildings as well. Another school building had an average CO2 level of 1221 ppm in rooms with closed windows, and a CO2 level of 665 ppm for rooms with at least one window open.
Providing the schools with this knowledge led to many of the districts opening windows within the classrooms and even on buses, in addition to the other preventative measures that they had introduced. Windows were open for just five minutes at a time when weather conditions were not favorable. Our experience showed that placement of the monitoring devices in each room examined was critical. As expected, placing the device closer to a window resulted in lower concentrations of CO2. Consequently, the procedure was changed to placing the devices away from open windows and vents from the building’s HVAC system, since that skewed data and gave CO2 concentrations lower than what was actually in the room.
Data was analyzed using an excel spreadsheet, where averages were extrapolated from the collected raw data points. This allowed businesses to clearly see how good or bad the air flow was in their given building. This data was then compiled into word documents and sent to each facility where testing was conducted along with each room’s observations. Charts were also created from the raw data in an excel sheet, so a visualization of the data could be portrayed in an easy-to-read format, further strengthening their understanding that indoor air quality is vital in controlling outbreaks of COVID-19.
The program allowed for peace of mind to many of our clients. They are now able to confidently retrofit their existing businesses and schools and also change their behaviors to introduce more fresh air into their indoor spaces. With the easy-to-use but accurate indoor air meters, our office is able to create a baseline level of readings and then return to show the benefits of the actions employed by both public and private entities. Even individual households are able to take advantage of the information we have been able to provide on our website to improve the indoor air quality of their own homes. In addition to the usual recommendations to properly sanitize, wear masks and get vaccinated, much money, time and anxiety has been spared throughout Logan County in fighting against COVID-19 with the startup of our affordable Indoor Air Quality Program. For more information, contact Arie Pequignot, EHSIT at enviro@loganhealthohio.gov or (937) 651-6201. Acknowledgements include Boyd C. Hoddinott, MD, MPH, past Health Commissioner..
Timothy Smith, RESH, MS Director of Environmental Health.
References
Allen, J., Spengler, J., & Corsi, R. (2020, April 22). Is there coronavirus in your car? here's how you can protect yourself. USA Today. Retrieved January 11, 2022, from https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/20 20/04/22/coronavirus-car-protect-yourself- column/5166146002/
Miller, S. (2020, August 10). How to use ventilation and air filtration to prevent the spread of coronavirus indoors. The Conversation. Retrieved January 11, 2022, from https://theconversation.com/how-to-use- ventilation-and-air-filtration-to-prevent-the- spread-of-coronavirus-indoors-143732
Links to Other Indoor Air Articles
Let’s Get Serious About Cessation
According to the Logan County Community Health Assessment, approximately 26% of the adult population within the county uses tobacco products. Tobacco isn’t just found in cigarettes, it is also found in chewing products, cigars and pipes. The Ohio Department of Health estimates that cigarette smoking causes 1 in every 5 deaths each year, and that it can take years off your life by raising the risks of heart disease, stroke, cancer of most organs in the body, and serious lung diseases such as emphysema.
Not only is tobacco physically unhealthy, it’s also financially unhealthy. According to research done at The Ohio State University, the average cost of a pack of cigarettes in Ohio is $6.00. Smoking a pack, a day in Ohio means an estimated cost of $2,190.00 per year on cigarettes. This amounts to roughly $182.50 a month. Unfortunately, those aren’t the only financial costs. The Ohio State University health insurance costs more for tobacco users, averaging out to almost $1,500.00 more per year than those who do not use tobacco.
What could you do with an extra $182.50 a month in your pocket? The Ohio Tobacco Quitline provides personal quit coaching and telephone counseling free of charge to ALL Ohioans. The program is customized to each person and is self-paced. Did I mention that its FREE?!
Want to learn more about the Quitline and start your tobacco free journey? You can reach them at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) or visit https://ohio.quitlogix.org/en-US/.
By Morgan LaPrete, Logan County Health District’s Health Educator
September 2022
Resolutions 2022-04 & 2022-05
RESOLUTION 2022-04
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY TESTING
This Memorandum of Agreement (hereinafter “MOA”) is by and between the Logan County General Health District (hereinafter “LCHD”) and any interested public water supply operator (hereinafter “PWS”) or their agent and wishing to enter into an agreement for water testing services with the LCHD for the PWS (both hereinafter individually, “Party”; collectively, “Parties”). Whereas, the LCHD maintains a water testing laboratory approved by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (hereinafter OEPA) for determining the bacteriological quality of water from both private and public water supplies; Whereas, the LCHD has access to other OEPA-approved water testing labs that can test water for other than bacteriological quality; Whereas, the LCHD is willing to make available through the LCHD to any local PWS such testing of public water supplies for certain water tests that are required by the OEPA; Whereas, the LCHD is willing to make available to any local PWS of such testing of public water supplies as described above but will not be responsible for scheduling when a PWS must be sampled, and for what required water test, or held responsible for any sampling that fails to meet the water scheduling deadlines as set by the OEPA for public water supply sampling;Whereas, the LCHD has agreed and is able to provide such services in exchange for the funding described herein; Whereas, the LCHD wishes to set forth the respective and mutual responsibilities and obligations in regards to this funding arrangement; Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises hereinafter set forth, the Parties agree as follows;
1. Responsibilities of the Parties
a. The PWS agrees to contact the LCHD or LCHD water lab representative directly to make arrangements prior to the delivery of any water samples to be tested.
b. The PWS agrees to properly obtain all bacteriological water samples and to deliver the water samples in proper water sample bottles, that are appropriately marked and identified, within 30 minutes of collection or kept in a refrigerated condition until delivery directly to the LCHD within 30 hours of sampling while observing all chain of custody protocols.
c. The LCHD agrees to conduct a 24-hour bacteriological test on each bacteriological water sample properly received, and to create a bacteriological water sample result report, and to report the bacteriological water sample result as either positive or negative for both total coliform and E. coli to the PWS and the OEPA.
d. The PWS agrees to properly obtain any other non-bacteriological, OEPA-required water samples that are listed on the LCHD fee schedule as being available for testing through the LCHD by another OEPA-approved water lab, and to deliver such water samples in proper water sample bottles that are appropriately marked and identified directly to the LCHD while observing all chain of custody protocols.
e. The LCHD agrees to forward all such non-bacteriological, OEPA-required water samples that are listed on the LCHD fee schedule as being available for testing through the LCHD by another OEPA-approved water lab to such a lab for an additional handling fee above the other OEPA-approved water lab’s sampling fee, and to create a water sample result report, and to report the water sample result to the PWS and the OEPA.
f. The Parties shall collaborate and communicate as necessary to accomplish the goals and objectives of this MOA.
g. The Parties shall ensure that their respective and mutual responsibilities are carried out in a timely manner in order to permit their completion within a reasonable timeframe.
h. The Parties agree to conduct their respective obligations under this MOA in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and requirements.
2. Financial Arrangements
a. The PWS will provide funding for the services and/or activities provided under this MOA according to the following payment arrangements:
i. Payment for each bacteriological water sample tested by the LCHD for the established fee.
ii. Payment for each required water sample to be tested by another OEPA-approved water lab will include the outside lab’s sampling fee in addition to the LCHD handling fee.
iii. Payment to the LCHD from the PWS for each sample to be tested is required before any testing.
3. Length of MOA and Termination
a. The term of this MOA will begin when both Parties have signed the MOA, and shall continue indefinitely, unless terminated immediately with the mutual consent of the Parties or by either Party with 30 days advance written notice to the other Party. A notice of termination shall state, with reasonable particularity, the terms and conditions for concluding any work in progress. Payment shall be made for any funding obligations incurred prior to the effective date of such termination.
4. Amendment
a. No change, amendment or modification of any provision of this MOA shall be valid unless set forth in a written instrument and signed by the Parties.
ATTACHMENT A
Note: Fees are subject to annual reviews and subsequent changes.
Bacteriological Public Water Sample Invoice Fee
1. Fee for two bacteriological water test results (+ or – for Total Coliform and E. coli) for a Public Water System (hereinafter PWS) water sample delivered to the Logan County Health District (hereinafter LCHD) by a PWS Operator or their Agent =$25.00
General Bacteriological Public Water Sample Invoice Fee Structure
2. Cost of an Ohio Environmental Protection Agency-Certified Lab Analyst (hereinafter Analyst) for each fifteen (15) minutes of pay (salary plus fringes) = $7.85
3. Cost of Analyst for a minimum of 30 minutes of pay (variable)= $7.85 X 2 =$15.70
4. Cost of one box of 200 bacteriological water sample bottles =$200.00
5. Cost of Quality Control (QC) reagents per box =$263.11
6. Cost of Sterility Testing for 2 bacteriological water sample bottles from the box =$50.00
7. Cost of shipping to send the 2 bacteriological water sample bottles back for QC testing =+ $20.00
8. Cost for 198 bacteriological water sample tests = $533.11
9. Cost per bacteriological water sample bottle = $533.11/198 bottles =$2.70
10. Cost of 30 minutes of Analyst time and sample bottle) = $15.70 + $2.70 =$18.40
11. 10% Administration Fee =+$1.84
12. Minimum cost =$20.24
“Other” (Nitrate/Nitrite or Fluoride) Public Water Sample Invoice Fee
1. “Other” (Nitrate/Nitrite or Fluoride) water test fee for a PWS water sample delivered to LCHD by an Operator or Agent (Alloway Labs testing fee + LCHD private water bacteria sampling fee) = $25.00 + $40.00 =$65.00
General “Other” (Nitrate/Nitrite or Fluoride) Public Water Sample Invoice Fee Structure
2. Cost of an Analyst for each fifteen (15) minutes of pay (salary plus fringes) =$7.85
3. Cost per Nitrate/Nitrite or Fluoride water sample bottle =$0.00
4. Cost of Alloway Labs shipping fee per “other” water sample bottle =+$20.00
5. Cost of Alloway Labs “other” (Nitrate/Nitrite or Fluoride) water sample testing fee = +$25.00
6. Cost of Analyst for a minimum of 30 minutes of pay (variable)= $7.85 X 2 = +$15.70
7. Cost of Nitrate/Nitrite or Fluoride (Analyst cost + Alloway Labs’ fees) = $7.85 + $45.00 =$60.70
8. 10% Administration Fee = +$6.07
9. Estimated cost =$66.77
RESOLUTION 2022-05
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY WATER TESTING BY THE LOGAN COUNTY GENERAL HEALTH DISTRICT FOR A LOCAL PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT
This Memorandum of Agreement (hereinafter “MOA”) is by and between the Logan County General Health District (hereinafter “LCHD”) and any interested public water supply district (hereinafter “Water District”) (also hereinafter individually “Party”; collectively, “Parties”) wishing to enter into an agreement for emergency bacteriological water testing conducted outside of the regular business hours of the LCHD. Whereas, the LCHD maintains a water testing laboratory approved by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (hereinafter OEPA) for determining the bacteriological quality of water from both private and public water supplies;Whereas, the LCHD is willing to make available to local city and village water districts of such testing of their public water supplies that have experienced a loss in water pressure or for other reasons that water testing would be required; Whereas, the LCHD is willing to make available to local city and village water districts of such testing of public water supplies on an emergency basis outside of the regular LCHD business hours; Whereas, the LCHD has agreed and is able to provide such services in exchange for the funding described herein; Whereas, the LCHD wishes to set forth the respective and mutual responsibilities and obligations in regard to this funding arrangement; Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises hereinafter set forth, the Parties agree as follows;
1. Responsibilities of the Parties
a. The Water District agrees to contact the LCHD or LCHD water lab representative directly to make arrangements prior to the delivery of any water samples to be tested.
b. The Water District agrees to properly obtain the water samples, and to deliver the water samples in proper water sample bottles, that are appropriately marked and identified, within 30 minutes of collection or kept in a refrigerated condition until delivery directly to the LCHD within 30 hours of sampling while observing all chain of custody protocols.
c. The LCHD agrees to conduct a 24-hour bacteriological test on each bacteriological water sample properly received, and to create a bacteriological water sample result report, and to report the bacteriological water sample result as either positive or negative for both total coliform and E. coli to the Water District and the OEPA as a special water sample result.
d. The Parties shall collaborate and communicate as necessary to accomplish the goals and objectives of this MOA.
e. The Parties shall ensure that their respective and mutual responsibilities are carried out in a timely manner in order to permit their completion within a reasonable timeframe.
f. The Parties agree to conduct their respective obligations under this MOA in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and requirements.
2. Financial Arrangements
a. The Water District will provide funding for the services and/or activities provided under this MOA according to the following payment arrangements:
i. Payment for each bacteriological water sample tested by the LCHD for the established fee.
ii. Payment to the LCHD lab analyst at their overtime rate of pay, including fringes, for all work conducted outside of the LCHD regular business hours in fifteen (15) minute increments.
iii. Payment for each trip made per day from the lab analyst’s home to the LCHD and back at the current mileage rate per mile as established by the Ohio Office of Budget and Management.
iv. The LCHD will invoice the Water District monthly for any described services/activities rendered, and invoices will be paid by the Water District within 30 days of invoice receipt.
3. Length of MOA and Termination
a. The term of this MOA will begin when both Parties have signed the MOA, and shall continue indefinitely, unless terminated immediately with the mutual consent of the Parties or by either Party with 30 days advance written notice to the other Party. A notice of termination shall state, with reasonable particularity, the terms and conditions for concluding any work in progress. Payment shall be made for any funding obligations incurred prior to the effective date of such termination.
4. Amendment
a. No change, amendment or modification of any provision of this MOA shall be valid unless set forth in a written instrument and signed by the Parties.
ATTACHMENT A
Note: Fees are subject to annual reviews and subsequent changes.
General Emergency Public Water Bacteriological Testing (+ or – for Total Coliform and E. coli) Invoice Fee Structure
1. Cost of a Public Water System (hereinafter PWS) bacteriological water sample collected by and delivered to the Logan County Health District (hereinafter LCHD) by a PWS Operator or their Agent =$0.00
2. Cost of analysis of an Ohio Environmental Protection Agency-Certified Lab Analyst (hereinafter Analyst) per each fifteen (15) minutes of overtime pay (1.5 X salary plus fringes) =$7.85
3. Cost of analysis for a minimum of 30 (thirty) minutes =$15.70
4. Cost of mileage from the Analyst’s home to the LCHD and back (12 total miles at $.55/mile) =+$6.60
5. Cost of Analyst for a minimum of 30 (thirty) minutes (Analyst’s time may vary) + trip charge =$22.30
6. Cost of one bacteriological water sample bottle =+$2.70
7. Total Analyst Cost of mileage, 30 (thirty) minutes of Analyst’s time, and sample bottle =$25.00
8. 10% Administration Fee (applied to Total Analyst Cost) =+$2.50
9. Total cost for a minimum of thirty (30) minutes (Total Analyst Cost and Administration Fee) =$27.50
10. Total Cost for forty-five (45) minutes (+ $7.85) =$35.35
11. Total Cost for sixty (60) minutes (+ $7.85) =$43.20
Fee Calculation Summary
1. Total Cost of first minimum thirty (30) minutes =$27.50
2. Additional cost of each successive fifteen (15) minute increment =$7.85
Therefore, Total Cost of 45 minutes = $35.35
Total Cost of 60 minutes = $43.20