6.1j ERMUSR 01-11-2022UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO: FROM:
ERMU Commission Dave Ninow – Water Superintendent
MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
January 11, 2022 6.1j
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
Delivered five new water meters.
Sealed the water meter, installed an encoder receiver transmitter, and took curb stop
ties from six 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 20 routine fluoride samples
o All samples met MDH standards
o Submitted MDH Fluoride Report
SubmittedDischarge Monitoring Report for the Diesel Generation Plant to the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
T-Mobile/Sprint will start work this month on upgrading equipment on Auburn Street
Water Tower.
Water department staff has repaired several fire hydrants that have been struck and
broken off by vehicles.
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A water service curb stop valve brokeand began leaking ata home on 191 Avenue
when staff attempted to close it during a shut off requested by thehomeowner. The
valve needed to be excavated and replaced, with the cost to ERMU for the repair being
$4,500.
The water operators continue to perform preventative maintenance on the water
treatment plants. We are also repairing or upgrading any items requiring attention.
There still has not been an agreement reached for the final cost of the County Road 13
water main relocation/insulation work. Staffcontinues to work with the contactor to
reach a fair cost to ERMU for the work that was performed.
ATTACHMENTS:
December 2021 Pumping by Well
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