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Monthly Operating Reports (MOR) – How to make corrections after submission

By: Jill Schiefer 

Have you ever realized you made a mistake on your Monthly Operating Report (MOR) after you have submitted it? Below, we will outline the simple steps to correct your MOR.

Operational monitoring reported on the Water Plant/Distribution System Monthly Operating Report (MOR) is required for all community systems and some non-community systems. The specific operational monitoring to be performed and reported is identified in Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 3745-83-01.

Some common mistakes include the following:

•  The MOR has been submitted under the wrong year/month,
• The report needs to be updated with my labs results received after submission of the MOR.

NOTE: When submitting the updated MOR, you are overwriting the original submission for that monitoring period. You will need to fix both the month and year.

Depending on the method you used to report your MOR (online entry or XML upload), the following steps will help you make the corrections and resubmit the correct MOR.

For online entry:

1. Log into eDWR.
2. Go into "eDrinking Water Reports."
3. On the left side menu, select "View Submission" (should be the last item under the "Water System Menus").
4. If necessary, change the “Submitted Between” dates so that you can find the reports you need to update and click the “Go” button.
5. Click the "Edit" icon next to the file you need to correct (this creates a copy of the report).
6. On the left side menu, select "Retrieve Saved Reports."
7. Click the "Edit" icon next to the file you need to correct. This will take you into the report.
8. Make your corrections.
9. Click "Next" and click "Submit."

For XML upload:

1. Open your Excel spreadsheet.
2. Make your corrections.
3. Generate a new XML file.
4. Log into eDWR.
5. Go into "eDrinking Water Reports."
6. Select "Upload XML" and re-upload your corrected report.

For either submission, the status column will have either a green checkmark “✓” indicating the report is accepted, or a red “X” indicating the report was rejected.

For online entry:

1. Create and submit a new report for the correct reporting period. 
2. Retrieve and re-submit the original report for the monitoring period.

For excel upload:

1. Correct the excel file and re-submit for the correct reporting period. 
2. Re-submit the original report.

If you are still having issues, please contact our Information Management Section (IMS), at 614.644.2752.

Did you know our website has a “Frequently Asked Questions” section for the MOR? It includes answers to the following:

• How do I check if the lab submitted my sample?
• How do I print my MOR?
• I submitted my MOR, but the Ohio EPA does not have it. What should I do?
• How do I update my email address?

Remember your MOR is due on the 10^th of the month, following the month the report was prepared. For example, Jan. 20XX report is due by Feb. 10, 20XX.  When the 10^th falls on a Saturday, the report is due by midnight.  If the 10^th falls on a Sunday, the report is due by midnight on the next day, Monday the 11^th.  Violations are issued for late reports, and a public notice is not required.

If you have other questions, you can visit our website.

Disruption of Service Rule Revisions By: Laura Sullivan Public water systems (PWSs) may experience a disruption of service, which happens when the pressure falls below 20 psig at ground level in the distribution system. In December 2024, Ohio EPA revised the disruption of service rule, OAC Rule 3745-83-02, which outlines the response requirements for these events. Some key revisions to the rule include: Adding and clarifying definitions Combining Type 3 and Type 4 events into a single event type, now called a “Major Disruption Event” Clarifying sampling and response requirements for small systems (nontransient noncommunity systems serving <1,000 people and all transient noncommunity systems) Clarifying lead requirement Decreasing the number of disruption events that require a phone call to Ohio EPA. Disruptions of service must now meet all three of the following criteria Repairs will not be complete within 24 hour The affected area is anticipated to be without water for more than 24 hours The affected area includes more than 250 service connections or more than 25% of the population, whichever is least The disruption of service webpage has been updated and expanded to include a variety of resources (fact sheets, flowcharts, templates, additional guidance).  PWSs are encouraged to bookmark this webpage for future reference.

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Position: DDAGW Environmental Specialist II 

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Where did you go to study?
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What attracted you to Ohio EPA?
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Years/when did you start at Ohio EPA?              Aug. 10, 2015

Where did you go to study?
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What attracted you to Ohio EPA?
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In high school band, we traveled to Edinburgh, Scotland, for a week, and it was my favorite trip by far. We were afforded a lot of freedom while we were there and saw several castles and historical landmarks that I’d otherwise never been able to visit.

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