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North Park Drive water main test fails first bacteria sample; hookups delayed
Summary
Public works reported that the newly laid 6-inch water main on North Park Drive failed an initial bacteriological test; two passing samples within 24 hours are required before residents can connect.
City staff told the Common Council on June 10 that the newly installed 6-inch water main on North Park Drive failed an initial bacteriological sample and that hookups to the line are delayed until tests meet regulatory requirements.
Public works staff said the pipe section has been laid, pressurized and tested; the city submitted a bacteria sample that did not pass. Officials said regulations require two consecutive passing samples taken within a 24-hour period before the city can begin connecting residences to the new main.
Mike, Public Works representative, said the team will take a second sample and that if both pass the city can proceed with customer hookups. “The 6 inch part has been laid, pressurized, and tested. We've taken the bacteria sample, but the one did not pass. ... You have to have 2 of them in 24 hours pass before we can start hooking the people up to it,” Mike said.
Public works staff also reported related work remains: repairs to a water line on Jefferson, re-seeding at one property and other finishing tasks tied to the Fourth Main project. The council received the update as part of routine department reports; no action was taken at the meeting.
Background: City staff are implementing a multi-part water-main and treatment-plant work program. The city also reported it is working with Alliance Indiana Rural Water on ammonia-level issues at the treatment plant.
