(A) The city operates and maintains the water transmission system within the city. In order to maintain water delivery service and to reduce and control unaccounted for water, city staff routinely visually inspect the distribution system to identify abnormal conditions indicating leaks. The staff is equipped to respond and repair equipment and pipeline breaks or employ contract assistance as required. As a result of these measures, water loss has been maintained at or below 10% (14 GPCD) over the previous five years. The city’s goals for water loss for the next five and ten years is to maintain less than 10% (14 GPCD) water loss.
(B) The city has a continuous leak detection, location, and repair program. City meters have recently been replaced by smart meters. Monthly audits of consumption and production volumes are utilized to determine trends for water loss and more immediate action steps to locate water leaks. Continuous surveillance by meter readers and city servicemen provide immediate response to water leaks.
(C) Utility main line flushing is necessary in order to comply with state and federal drinking water standards. Records are maintained to track flushing amounts and this use is not considered water loss.
(Ord. 15-1141, passed 4-16-2015; Ord. 20-1251, passed 8-20-2020)