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TDPUD Monthly Activity Report
4-21-99
To: Board of Directors
From: Ed Taylor, Water Superintendent
Subject: Water Department Monthly Activities Report for March 1999
Agenda # 11
PERSONNEL
We completed the recruitment for a Water System Engineer. Dan Mattson of Seattle Washington
was selected and has accepted the position.
PROJECTS
The bid was awarded for new pumps for the upgrade of Northwoods, Donner Trails, and Soma
Sierra pump stations.
Staff has been identifying and reviewing property for the new Martis Valley well site.
Staff has worked with a consultant for a proposal for a pipeline in the new Glenshire Drive bridge.
WATER QUALITY
We have monitored the Hirschdale treatment plant on a daily basis and the aesthetic quality of the
water has been excellent all month. Preventative maintenance on equipment was performed.
Water samples were taken each week during the month. Routine daily rounds were made, taking
chlorine residuals throughout the system.
The monthly bacteriological report for January and February were sent to the Department of Health
Services.
The District met the State's drinking water standards for the months of January and February.
SYSTEM OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
Repairs were made to pumps at Pinnacle, Ski Lodge, Stockholm and Airport Booster Pump Stations.
New roofs were installed at Ski Run, Ski Lodge, Stockholm, and Pinnacle Pump Stations.
Staff was doing the preparatory work for the pump station upgrade project.
Snow removal for access to facilities was an ongoing task. Activities were focused on facilities
maintenance due to winter conditions.
Nine leaks were repaired
Three fire hydrants were repaired.