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Public works director reports higher water pumping, wastewater plant ahead of schedule; stormwater report delayed
Summary
Director of Public Works Jack reported March 25 that recent SCADA-measured pumping across the village's wells rose to roughly 683,000 gallons, up from about 542,000, and that staff will compare pumped volumes to metered sales to look for leaks or unaccounted-for losses.
Jack, the Village of Jackson director of public works, reported several operational updates March 25: higher recent pumped water totals measured by the SCADA system, progress on the wastewater treatment plant, spring cleanup results, and a pending stormwater report.
Jack said the SCADA system measures gallons pumped at each well; recent figures were described as roughly 683,000 gallons compared with earlier values near 542,000 gallons. He noted that the SCADA figure represents gallons pumped from wells, not necessarily water metered to customers. "It's gallons pumped, not gallons consumed," Jack said to clarify the measurement.
Board members and staff discussed possible reasons for the higher numbers, including customer usage, recent water-main breaks and unrepaired losses, and a large barn fire in March. One board member estimated the fire response could have used "well over 100,000 gallons." Staff suggested comparing gallons sold (metered consumption) with gallons pumped (SCADA) to help detect unknown leaks or losses.
On other items, Jack reported spring cleanup went well and that the wastewater treatment plant appears to be running ahead of schedule; staff said a fuller update will be provided at a May meeting. The stormwater report remains outstanding; Jack said a consultant is redrafting the report after an earlier issue and staff hopes to receive it this week.
Board members asked about Midwest Fiber activity; staff said right-of-way permits had been issued in the past but there was no current update on a residential service arm, and anecdotal staging (spools) was noted behind the wastewater treatment plant.
A motion to place the director's report on file was offered by Heckendorf and seconded by Engelhardt; the board approved the motion by voice vote.
