6.1h ERMUSR 05-09-2023Elk River
Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
FROM:
ERMU Commission
Dave Ninow —Water Superintendent
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
May 9, 2023
6.1h
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
• Delivered 3 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
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
• Completed 20 routine fluoride samples
o All samples met the MDH standards
o Submitted the MDH Fluoride Report
• Submitted Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Water Treatment Plants to the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).
• Submitted DMR for the Diesel Generation Plant to the MPCA.
• On April 10 gates at the Lake Orono Dam were opened for the first time this season to
maintain the lake level. Within days all three gates were open to compensate for the
incoming water flow from the snow melt and precipitation. The flow peaked at 3,420
cubic feet per second. Water department staff continue to check the lake level at the
dam and adjust the gates accordingly.
• Water Operator Sam France has submitted his resignation, he is leaving in good
standing with ERMU. His last day will be May 12. Ajob posting has been made to fill the
vacant position.
• Water main relocation work has started along Highway 169 at Jackson Avenue and Elk
Hills Drive for the Highway 169 Redefine project.
• Staff have been working with the contactor selected in preparation for the School View
neighborhood water main rehabilitation project.
• Installation of new water main for the Villas at Filmore development has started. Staff
have been working with the contractor on connections to the existing municipal water
system.
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• We will be flushing hydrants May 8-16. Customers have been notified and a map with
the zones and flushing schedule has been added to our website.
ATTACHMENTS:
• April 2023 Pumping by Well
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