2006 APRIL REPORT

DPW DEPARTMENT

 

 

  1. The new GT9 Meter/Booster Station is well on its way.  The underground piping is complete and the foundation and walls are up.  The roof should be on the week of May 1-5th.

 

  1. The new 2006 Water/Sewer Truck is now is service.

 

  1. A Water/Sewer Truck was damaged in an auto accident.  The driver was not injured and it was not the fault of the driver.  Had the driver not used preventative measures he might have been seriously injured. 

 

  1. The GT2 meter is still out for maintenance.  Due to the cost of repair and recalibration, it appears a new meter will be installed.

 

  1. The first draft of the Water Distribution System is now in our hands and looks excellent with a few changes to be made.

 

  1. The dead-end and interconnect flushing program has been completed and the fire department is now in the process of doing the cul-de-sac flushing program.

 

  1. The sewer ordinance is being updated to include a revised grease trap section to allow further enforcement of this program.

 

  1. The possibility of changing the communication lines for the Water Meter Stations from ISDN lines to radio lines is being investigated.  This could save a good deal of money in the long run if it works out. 

 

  1. The two water tanks have been inspected and look in very good shape.  It was recommended they be reinspected in five years.

 

  1. GT 8 Tank farm has had additional paving done to the drive area to prevent driving on the grass.

 

  1. The annual valve exercise program is progressing well.  No significant problems are being found.

 

  1. We used approximately 750,000 gallons of water for the Wallinwood Golf Course fire on April 27, 2006.

 

                  118       new homes under construction

                  24         new meters installed

                  16         new sewer connections

                  56         final readings of water meters for home sales

 

Respectfully submitted,

Denny Bishop

Director DPW Department