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Pataskala officials say Broad Street main break used regional interconnect to avoid widespread boil orders; sewer lining bid on consent agenda
Summary
City officials reported a Broad Street water main break that drew about 150,000 gallons from Licking Regional via an interconnect agreement to maintain pressure for most neighborhoods; a $75,000 sewer-lining bid was placed on the consent agenda and the wastewater facility expansion is at 30% design.
Pataskala City Council members reported that a Broad Street water main break forced the city to use its interconnect with Licking Regional to supply water while crews repaired the line, preventing boil-water orders for most neighborhoods.
The utility committee chair told council the city drew roughly 150,000 gallons from Licking Regional under the interconnect agreement during the incident and that the activation of the connection went smoothly: "In 15 minutes, we had valves open and we were operating," the committee chair said during the meeting.
Committee leaders said the interconnect kept six of seven neighborhoods from losing pressure or having to observe boil-water notices. Council members discussed cross-training new staff on how the interconnect operates so both agencies can respond quickly if either needs assistance in the future.
Council also put a $75,000 bid for lining a Creek Road aerial sewer line on the consent agenda. Utility committee members said proposals were received from two contractors and the preferred bidder was included in the consent items that passed. The committee report described the sewer lining as a scheduled maintenance/repair item intended to preserve the existing sewer run.
Separately, staff updated council on the Water Resource Facility (WRF) expansion, reporting the project is at about 30% design. Staff said design adjustments have been made to keep the budget similar to earlier estimates; the consultant Strand was credited for proactively identifying cost savings where possible. A 3-D design model and further technical briefings were mentioned as forthcoming.
Council and staff framed the main break and related responses as operational events with limited long-term policy changes proposed at the meeting; several members urged continued coordination with regional partners and additional staff training to ensure the interconnect can be used efficiently again if needed.
