6.1h ERMUSR 06-04-2024��i
Elk River ,
Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
FROM:
ERMU Commission
Dave Ninow —Water Superintendent
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
June 4, 2024
6.1h
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
• Delivered three new water meters, installed a Smart Point module, and took curb stop
ties.
• Completed 20 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
o Completed one MDH validation fluoride sample
• Submitted Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Diesel Generation Plant to the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
• Hydrant flushing went well again this year. With much appreciated help from inventory
& procurement staff, lineworkers, GIS/mapping technicians, and electrical technicians,
flushing was completed on May 22. With the number of fire hydrants in the distribution
system now over 1,300 and adding more every year, next year we are planning some
changes in the process, and the amount of time scheduled for flushing.
• A water department seasonal employee started on May 21. Eric Plude will assist with
fire hydrant maintenance, water main valve exercising, and GIS mapping of water
system infrastructure.
• We have transferred Bill from full-time Water Operator to full-time Water Utility
Worker.
• The planned repair and improvement work at Auburn Street Water Tower for this year
has been completed.
• The Well 9 filter valve that had been leaking has been replaced and the filter is back in
service.
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