6.1.J ERMUSR 11-10-2020UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO: FROM:
ERMU Commission Dave Ninow – Water Superintendent
MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
November 10, 2020 6.1j
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
Delivered 9 new water meters.
Sealed the water meter, installed an encoder receiver transmitter, and took curb stop
ties from 5 water services.
Completed 15 BACTI/Total Chlorine Residual Samples
o All confirmed negative for Coliform Bacteria.
o Bacteriological/Disinfectant Residual Monthly Report submitted to the MDH
Completed 22 routine fluoride samples
o All samples met MDH standards.
o Submitted MDH Fluoride Report
On October 19, we had an online meeting with MnDOT for the 169 Redefine project to
start planning for at least seven locations that were identified as needing the watermain
tobe lowered,relocated, or have its casing extended. The watermain work will be
performed by MnDOT’s contactor during construction of the freeway.
The water department completed the annual inspection ofthe LakeOrono Dam on
October 15. The dam seems to be in satisfactory condition.
Auburn Street Water Tower has been taken out of service and drained for the winter.
We chose to take this tower out of service instead of Johnson Street Tower because the
drain valve has been slowly leaking water since the tower restoration project. Badger
State Inspection and Classic Protective Coatings have looked at the drain valve and
should resolvethe issue.
Water department staff has been working with New Look Contracting on relocating fire
hydrants for the County State Aid Highway 12 road rehabilitation project.
Staff has also been working with Brenteson Companies, Inc.on the watermain
relocation for the Forterra pond construction.
ATTACHMENTS:
October2020Pumping by Well
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100
5%
,
30%
,
3.069
,
10%
,
17.525
,
Well #2
5.707
,
Well #4
Well #3
13%
,
101
7%
7.271
,
,
4.226
,
Well #5
Well #9
12%
,
15%
October 2020 Monthly Pumping By Well
,
6.805
,
8.606
,
Values Are Displayed in Millions of Gallons (Well #, Gallons Pumped, Percentage of Pumping)
Well #7
8%
,
Well #6
4.365
,
Well #8