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City of Baker City, OregonP.o. Box 650Baker City, OR 97814-0650

541-523-6541 Voice/TDD541-524-2049 FAX

March 4, 2013

LarryMcBroom. Baker CityPublicWorksWater & Construction SupervisorPH: 541-524-2019 Cell: 541-519-3385Email: Imcbroom@bakercity.com

Department ofHuman ServicesPublicHealthDivisionDrinkingWater Program700 SEEmigrant,Rm 240Pendleton, OR 97801(541) 276-8006Fax (541) 276-4778

Goodrich Reservoir:

Drinking Water ProgramPendleton Office

2012Watershed Management Report

We continued to monitor the water seepage located approximately N. 70 E., 65' distance from theaccessmanhole for the conveyance pipe below the downstream toe. Our findings for 2012 were thatthe volume of seepage has remained the same as previous years, flowing approximately 5 GPM at fullreservoir capacity. The seepage stops when the reservoir is drawndownto approximately 1/2 full.Professional Civil Engineer, Doug Schwin, is nowBaker City's Engineer and will be involvedwithfuture annnal dam inspections.TheOregonDepartment ofFish and Wildlife mountain goat trapping sitewas relocated in the sununerof2012. The ODFW trapping site can receive over 50 goats per day as ODFWplacesmineral blocksto lure goats to the site in preparation for their annual goat trapping. The old trapping site was adjacentto the reservoir which could provide for a source ofcontamination from goat feces and urine beingconveyed into the reservoir water. The goat trapping site is nowapproximately 200' NE ofthe old site,away from the reservoir. Thiswill reduce the potential for contllmination from urine and fecal matterfrom the goats.

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Diversions and theAuburn Pipeline:As always we are continually monitoring the Baker City Watershed, maintaining the locked, gatedpoints ofentry, signing all points of entry and regnlating public entry by issuing entry pennits for goat,deer and elk hunters only. The Watershed is patrolled during hunting season and harvested game istransported from the pipeline road by City personnel to the gated points of access. Hunting in theWatershed is not allowed when fire danger is high and 2012 found the archery hunters not able topursue their quarry due to high fire danger status. Diversions used for collectionof surface water aremonitored by City Personnel on a regular basis throughout the year (weather pennitting) as part ofouroperations. Several observations were made ofunauthorized entry in the Watershed using trailcameras. This information was then given to the USFS law enforcement officials.New Projects and Maintenance:Maintenance on the cathodic protection system is nearly complete with only a small section of theMarble Creek pipeline that needs maintenance.Due to litigation and environmental concerns the Mountain Pipeline replacement project has beendelayed until 2014.The Elk Creek Settling Tank building is planned for demolition and replacement in the spring of2013.The existing building is wood frame with metal siding which is snsceptible to break-ins and vandalism.The new building will be made ofCMU with a steel entry door to help discourage unauthorized entry.Water Quality:In the war against the cryptosporidium oocyst, HDR Engineers continued on the design for UVTreatment Facility that will be constructed at the Water Treatment Facility.Also the City has purchased materials to construct a barb wire fence around 40 acres ofCity ownedland surrounding the Elk Creek Diversion. This fence will provide a barrier for cattle ranging in theclose proximity. Currently there is a meandering range allotment fence that extends for miles. Thisfence protects the Elk CreekWatershed and is in good repair mostof the time, but there have beenincidents where cattle have found their way to the wrong side of the fence. The new fence will protectthe diversion and approximately 1/4 mile of the Elk Creek riparian zone from stray cattle.Security:Watershed security remains a high priority and the City may continue to monitor points ofentry toidentifY unauthorized entry by using trail cameras. Outside the Watershed boundaries, the City's gravityflow conveyance line remains secure at the access manholes, which have tamper prooflocking lids.

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Key individuals and Qualifications:Jake Jones continued as the Water Treatment Operator and DRC for the City. He has served as the DRCfor several years and has over 12 years of experience working in the Watershed and Water TreatmentFacility providing the community with plentiful and safe drinking water.Dennis Bachman continues to work as the backup operator at the Water Treatment Facility. Both Jakeand Dennis are certified as Water Treatment Operator I and Distribution Operator II.Doug Schwin, P.E., was recently hired and will provide most of the engineering and technical supportfor construction projects in the Watershed.

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