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WATER DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES REPORT FOR DECEMBER 1995
January 9, 1996
WATER QUALITY:
See attached bacteriological report.
Staff collected 740 bacteriological samples from the sources and
distribution system in 1995. This is an average of 14 samples per
week. By changing water labs in June the District saved
approximately $700. 00 in courier fees.
MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS & NEW CONSTRUCTION:
Service connections continued in December with a total of 3 new
hook-ups and 1 service up-grade.
Staff repaired 4 leaks and responded to 14 USA requests. As of
January 11 there were 4 known leaks throughout the District service
area, they will be repaired as scheduling permits.
Staff rebuilt the 2" water service to the regional park installing
new valves, boxes and a backflow device purchased by the Park and
Rec. District.
Snow removal activities have been at a minimum.
Call has been quiet with a minimum of system related problems. We
have received a few customer related frozen pipe calls.
1995 year end totals for routine work are as follows.
134 leak incidents, many requiring multiple clamps or pipe
replacements.
11, 455 square feet of paving was contracted out, most of which was
as a result of leaks.
413 USA locations.
218 new residential service connections.
69 residential service upgrades.
WATER PLANNING DEPARTMENT:
See attached 1995 summary report from Mike Connell, Water Dept.
Planner.
PU14P OPERATIONS / PROJECTS:
See attached 1995 summary report from Pete Marcovich, Water
Operations Specialist.
Two water helpers have been temporarily assigned to thoroughly
clean, repair and paint pump stations for the winter months. they
are focusing on completing one station at a time beginning with the
Airport.