Check and log every drinking fountain in east Yakima's parks (2026-07-19)

East Yakima families spend 100-degree harvest weeks in Miller and Kiwanis Parks, but a fountain that is broken, warm, or crusted can go unreported for months. Nobody keeps a running record of which park fountains actually give cold, clean water. A simple monthly log tells the city and the neighbors what works and what needs fixing. Standard: EPA Safe Drinking Water Act public fountain guidance; SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation). Proof: GPS-tagged photo log of every fountain checked plus the condition sheet Method (EPA Safe Drinking Water Act public fountain guidance; SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation).): 1. Walk each public drinking fountain in Miller Park and Kiwanis Park on the same route each month. 2. Press each button and check water flow, temperature, drainage, and cleanliness of the bowl. 3. Note any damage, leaks, low pressure, or standing water at the base in a simple condition sheet. 4. Report broken fountains to the City of Yakima parks line. 5. Photograph every fountain with its condition visible and GPS-tag and date each record. Done when: GPS-tagged photo log of every fountain checked plus the condition sheet

Where

Miller Park, N 4th St & E E St, Yakima, WA 98901

Pay

$152 proposed

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Proof

GPS-tagged photo log of every fountain checked plus the condition sheet

This is exactly what gets it approved. Nothing settles without it.

Level

entry

Open until

2026-08-19

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 30–60 minutes. Method of record: EPA drinking-water sampling (3Ts / LCR first-draw where lead is in scope)

Bring

• GPS-capable phone
• test kit for each named analyte (nitrate/coliform/arsenic/lead as specified)
• clean sample bottle + label
• nitrile gloves
• camera

Steps

1. 1. Navigate to the sampling point; confirm GPS is inside the posting radius; record the waypoint.
2. 2. Photograph the tap or wellhead with a legible timestamp.
3. 3. If first-draw is required, sample after >=6h stagnation; if flushed, run the tap 2-3 minutes first, then sample.
4. 4. Fill the bottle without touching the inside; cap immediately.
5. 5. Run each test per kit instructions; wait the exact develop/incubation time; read and record every value with units.
6. 6. Record coliform as present/absent after the stated incubation window.
7. 7. Enter all readings, units, GPS, time, and photos into the proof record; sign it.

If it does not match the plan

• Nitrate > 10 mg/L -> tag 'exceeds EPA MCL'; advise no infant consumption pending certified-lab confirmation.
• Total coliform present -> advise disinfection + retest; recommend lab confirmation.
• Arsenic > 10 ppb or Lead > 15 ppb -> tag exceedance; recommend certified-lab confirmation before any consumption guidance.

What counts as done

• GPS waypoint recorded inside the posting radius
• Timestamped photo of the exact sampling point
• Each required analyte recorded with a numeric value + units (or present/absent)
• Sampling type (first-draw vs flushed) explicitly noted

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.