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Elk River
Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
FROM:
ERMU Commission
Dave Ninow —Water Superintendent
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
November 8, 2022
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SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
• Delivered seven new water meters, sealed the meter, installed an encoder receiver
transmitter, and took curb stop ties.
• 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 21 routine fluoride samples
o All samples met MDH standards
o Submitted MDH Fluoride Report
• Water department staff have been working with MnDOT's contactor to disconnect and
remove abandoned water main at Highway 169 and School Street. New water main was
installed in 2021 to take the place of the abandoned water main that is being removed.
• The water department completed the annual inspection of the Lake Orono Dam on
October 5. The dam seems to be in satisfactory condition. The cracked gearbox housing
for gate #1 has been repaired and the gate is operational again.
• With the help of Brenteson Companies we replaced a fire hydrant on 1771" Court in Elk
River that developed a leak underground.
• As most water meters in the distribution system are approaching the end of their useful
life cycle there has been an increasing number that have stopped recording water usage
and have needed replacement.
• Water department staff have been performing testing and inspections for new water
main and water service connections at Miske Meadows 81" addition, Evergreen
Townhomes, apartments at the old Saxon Auto property, and Caribou Coffee.
ATTACHMENTS:
• October 2022 Pumping by Well
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