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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230979.tiffWeld County Department of Public Health and Environment March 28, 2023 - 9:00 A.M. Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment Second Floor Hearing Room 210 & via Microsoft Teams The Weld County Board of Health met on March 28, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the second -floor hearing room of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment and by via Microsoft Teams. Those present included: Board Members: Tom Cope, Doug Printz, Fred Hepner, Jeff Reck, Michael Wailes, Lonnie Ford, Linda Kautz and Bree Lukens. Others: Katie Sall and Lauren Light from Environmental Health, and Peter Graham Lab Manager. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM. A motion was made by Tom Cope to approve the agenda. Linda Kautz seconded the motion and the motion was carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The board approved the minutes of the February 28, 2023, meeting. A motion was made to approve by Fred Hepner and Doug Printz seconded the motion and the motion was carried unanimously. Biosolids Renewal: Denali Water Solutions — Katie Sall presented 7 biosolid renewal applications. No public comment or concerns were received. Environmental Health recommends approval. DS -200423, DS -200548, DS -200704, DS -201327, DS -201402, DS -1700002, DS -2100001. A motion was made by Tom Cope to approval the renewals. Linda Kautz seconded the motion and the motion was carried unanimously. 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: (970) 304-6410 weldhealth.org C o M {rt u n i co.t. o n 5 ay /i0/23 Public Health \ 2023-0979 Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment Presentations: Peter Graham- Lab Manager Environmental Health- Water Program Overview Maintaining the quality of the drinking water is one of the most critical functions of the lab. We are certified by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment for Coliform And E Coli in the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act. The lab currently contracts 77 municipalities, water district and private businesses to perform Compliance sampling and testing. In 2022 we collected 3,754 samples. We have trained lab Staff to collect and analyze water for chlorine and total coliform/e coli bacteria. In other words Potability. Our staff also collects Weld County homeowners who request well water testing For potability along with other chemistry testing. In 2022 we tested 5,700 water samples. We are state certified for compliance testing. The lab collects over 400 samples monthly for drinking water and gravel pits. Volatile Organic Componds (VOC's)- This program gives residents using groundwater an Option for obtaining water quality baseline data for those residents who are impacted by oil and gas activity. Analysis available to Weld County residents using well water at NO CHARGE. Participants in this program must consent to making results public record. New Lead & Copper rule program- Lead and Copper analysis will need to be tested at schools and daycare center for 2023. Schools will have to test ALL areas that the student body has access or might consume drinking water. This will also trigger a replacement program for all water systems that does not meet EPA standards. 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: (970) 304-6410 weldhealth.org Public Health Weld County Department of Pubic Health and Environment Municipalities will have to submit their current lead drinking water line plans in 2024 and include a timeline for a replacement plan. Staff Discussion: Meeting was adjourned at 9:40 am. Next meeting is April 25, 2023. Respectfully submitted, Jeanne Beebe 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: (970) 304-6410 weldhealth.org PublicHealth Hello