Field Office Compliance - Complaint


Complaint ID - 25965
Des Moines Water Works - 310338211
9966 Maffitt Lake Dr Cumming, IA 50061
Dallas County

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Complaint 25965 supporting documents 9-13-2018.pdf
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09/10/2018 Complaint 25965 supporting documents 9-13-2018
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9/10/2018 Re: 502 NW 69th Place, Ankeny Inbox x j miller 1:48 PM (25 minutes ago) to me Hi Janet, I will send you the results when u get them in the mail. They just called and told me over the phone but I haven’t received the actual paperwork. I have been in contact with Stu Schmidt and he’s been very helpful. I also called IDPH but haven’t talked to John. Des Moines Water works did come out a little over an hour ago so thank you very much for getting that going! Josh JANET GASTINEAU
9/10/2018 502 NW 69th Place, Ankeny Gastineau, Janet <[email protected]> 1:42 PM (0 minutes ago) to millerjosh171 When you get a chance, can you please send me the results of analysis from the water samples you collected and submitted to the State Hygienic Laboratory? Also, the Iowa Department of Public Health may be interested in what you are experiencing and have other ideas regarding environmental factors that could be causing your family's symptoms. You can reach the Stu Schmitz at 515-281-8707; he is the state toxicologist. John Kelly (515) 724-9961 with IDPH is also the primary contact for the Iowa Plumbing Code if you have questions for him. They have the backflow prevention assembly tester program in Iowa. JANET GASTINEAU
9/10/2018 Re: Re: Fw: Customer Service Line - Drinking water inquiry in Iowa Gastineau, Janet <[email protected]> 1:37 PM (0 minutes ago) to Ted, Contact The home is located in the Des Moines Water Works service area and has been referred to them. DMWW will contact the homeowner and send a technician out this week to inspect the plumbing and collect samples, if it's determined to be necessary. The geothermal system is actually not in use. Approximately one year ago when they moved into the home it was determined to not be working and they had traditional heating and cooling installed. It's been the last 6-8 weeks that the "neurological" symptoms began with him and have now been experienced by three other family members. He reported submitting samples to the state hygienic laboratory (SHL) and results of analysis were some level of detection but not enough to worry about per the SHL; I'm not sure where samples were collected. Apparently glycols go through the system rapidly so he did not have any blood work supporting his suspicions. The geothermal system was original to the home's construction in 1987. JANET GASTINEAU
9/10/2018 I called the homeowner back and told him someone from DMWW would be contacting him for a home visit and likely sampling. JANET GASTINEAU
9/10/2018 I originally reached out to Mr. Miller and the city of Ankeny 9/7/2018. I ended up talking to both 9/10/2018. Shawn Buckner reported this address is outside of the city of Ankeny corporate boundary. I contacted John Lins with DMWW and he confirmed this is their territory. Janet Gastineau <[email protected]> Attachments 11:21 AM (1 hour ago) to lins Josh Miller number below. He has a geothermal installer coming out on Wednesday, but can cancel that if your staff is able to take a look at it before then. I told him someone would be contacting him to schedule a visit in the home. Thanks for all your help! Enjoy your trip. 502 NW 69th Place Gastineau, Janet <[email protected]> 10:40 AM (2 hours ago) to Contact This home is in the Saylorville area. Is it part of the DMWW's service area. Homeowner believes glycol product from geothermal system getting into drinking water supply. Family experiencing neurological problems. Geothermal system not in use but afraid something was done to cross connect the two when traditional heating/cooling were installed about a year ago. Left you a voicemail too. JANET GASTINEAU

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