Town board debates fixed hydrant sample stations and interim zoning for water testing
A VRI representative explained state/local Department of Health requirements and proposed locked sample stations on mains to reduce false positives and resampling costs; an interim zoning/rotation approach approved by the health department may allow phased implementation while staff seeks funding.
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Tyler Post of VRI told the board that Department of Health rules require "10 compliance samples per month" in each district for total coliform bacteria and that those samples must generally be taken from inside taps to avoid false positives. He argued fixed sample stations—locked taps tied to water mains—would improve sample accuracy, reduce false positives, and provide 24/7 access for certified operators.
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