349 DEP Report 7-25-19 ` Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
Department of Environmental Protection
Western Regional Office•436 Dwight Street, Springfield MA 01103.413-784-1 100
Charles D. Baker Kathleen A.Theoharides
Governor Secretary
Karyn E. Polito Martin Suuberg
Lieutenant Governor Commissioner
July 25,2019
Mr.William Jones,President
Northampton Management Systems,Inc.
725 North Street
Pittsfield,MA 01201
Re:Northampton
Linda Manor Extended Care Facility
PWS ID# 1214001
ENF#00005641
Enforcement
Declaration of Water Emergency
Dear Mr. Jones:
Enclosed is a Unilateral Administrative Order that the Department of Environmental Protection ("MassDEP") is
now issuing to the Northampton Management Systems,Inc. ("PWS") due to well pump motor or well pump failure
at Well #1, and the need to temporarily supplement the water system with increased bulk water delivered to its
water storage tanks until the failed well pumping equipment has been replaced or repaired and properly
disinfected. This request was outlined in a written request for this Declaration submitted by the PWS Operator on
July 25, 2019.
This Order takes effect as of Thursday July 25,2019 and will remain in effect until MassDEP removes it in writing.
Questions regarding the contents of the attached Order should be directed to Douglas Paine at(413) 755-2281 or me
at(413)755-2148.
Respectfully
d"'IjLd'
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Drinking Water Section C f
Bureau of Water Resources
Attachments: Order
By USPS First Class and Certified Mail#70180680000083929203..............
cc: Mark Ailinger,Manager Linda Manor (e-copy)
Northampton Board of Health
MassDEP DWT-Boston
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This information is available in alternate format.Contact Michelle Waters-Ekanem,Director of Diversity/Civil Rights at 617-292-5751.
TTY#MassRelay Service 1-800-439-2370
MassDEP Website:www.mass.gov/dep
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III. LAW:
1. The Department is charged with administration and enforcement of the requirements of the
Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. § 300f et seq. and the regulations promulgated
thereunder by the United States Environmental Protection Agency("EPA"). MassDEP
implements and enforces statutes and regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the
protection of the public drinking water supply, including,without limitation, M.G.L. c.21G,§ 15,
M.G.L. c. 111, § 5G and § 160, and 310 CMR 22.00 ("the Massachusetts Drinking Water
Regulations").
The Department's authority to issue this Unilateral Administrative Order("Order") and to set
deadlines for compliance are conferred by the foregoing and by M.G.L. c. 111, § 2C.
IV. DETERMINATION:
1. The Department has determined that an emergency condition exists within PWS's water system as
of July 25,2019. Therefore,the Department hereby declares a Water Emergency and issues this
Order, specific to PWS's water system,pursuant to the authority stated above.
2, This Declaration is explicitly conditioned upon the provisions that are listed in the Conditions
section below. This Order may be revoked, amended,or terminated by the Department at any time
if the Department determines that PWS has failed to comply with such conditions or if the
Department finds that the public health, safety, and welfare of the water users is no longer
threatened, or if the Department finds that additional measures are necessary.
3. This Order is effective as of July 25,2019.
V. CONDITIONS:
1. PWS may use bulk water to meet its potable water demands. The use of bulk water requires that
the PWS comply with DWP Policy#BRP/DWM/DWP/92-07,the terms of which are incorporated
herein. If PWS uses a bulk-water hauler in accordance with the DWP Policy, collection of Total
Coliform Bacteria samples will not be necessary from each delivery prior to use.
2. The Department orders PWS to implement.its Emergency Response Plan,including those portions
of the Plan related to the provision of potable bulk water to its customers for human consumption.
3. PWS may receive bulk water into its water storage tanks to meet its potable water demands.
4. PWS shall provide verbal progress reports to MassDEP on a daily basis,until MassDEP terminates
this Order. Reports shall be provided by contacting Deirdre Doherty at(413) 755-2148 or by
calling(413)784-1100.
5. The Department orders PWS to complete and submit an Emergency Response Report Form within
thirty(30)days of the termination of this Order.
6. This Order shall expire six months from its effective date, if not sooner revoked or terminated by
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
One Winter Street, Boston MA 02108 • Phone: 617-292-5751
Communication For Non-English Speaking Parties -310 CMR 1.03(5)(x)
1 English:
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translated, please contact MassDEP's Diversity Director at the telephone numbers listed
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