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Water system upgrades, fluoride plan and levee inspections highlighted in city reports
Summary
Public works and utility staff reported completion of a major Southside water-main replacement, progress on fluoride discontinuation filings, monitoring of seepage at an Argonaut retention basin and upcoming levee inspections by federal agencies.
City utility and public-works staff told the council that crews completed a roughly 2,900-foot main replacement in Southside, that the city has regulatory steps under way to discontinue fluoridation and that city staff and state/federal partners are monitoring seepage at an Argonaut-area retention basin.
Why it matters: Water-main size and hydrant upgrades affect fire flow and reliability for Southside residents; changes to fluoridation require state and utility regulator approvals; seepage at a retention basin and a Low Head Dam are being monitored for public-safety implications and will need geotechnical review.
What staff reported: Lonnie Lind (water utility) said crews replaced about 2,900 feet of main with new 6-inch pipe (upgrading from 4-inch), replaced 77 service lines and installed larger hydrants to improve fire flow. Lind also said the city submitted a fluoride-discontinuation plan to the California Division of Drinking Water and that the California Public Utilities Commission requested additional information; staff expect to supply further materials in the next 30–60 days.
Public works update and levee coordination: Public works staff said crews were monitoring seepage at a retention basin near Canyon Highlands Drive and that the structure is stable now but under nightly observation; staff plan to retain a geotechnical consultant once the pond drains for a more detailed review. Staff also said the Army Corps of Engineers and other federal partners have scheduled levee inspections in May; dates were being coordinated with regional partners.
Context and next steps: Staff said they will submit the CPUC follow-up materials for fluoride discontinuation and coordinate with DWR and federal levee partners for inspections and geotechnical assessments. The council was notified of the recent completed public-works work in Southside and of preparations for follow-up consultant work on the retention-basin seepage.
Ending: Staff asked council and the public to expect updates on CPUC filings, consultant reports on the retention basin, and the Army Corps’ levee inspection schedule.
