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Oakley staff brief council on lead/copper inventory, cross‑connection inspections and temporary watering allowance
Summary
City staff said Oakley must inventory service‑line materials under the federal Lead and Copper rule (consultant identified 44 unknown connections to be surveyed) and begin cross‑connection/backflow inspections; staff also announced a temporary three‑day watering allowance through June 15 before reverting to two‑day watering until a new well is online.
City staff updated the Oakley City Council on two upcoming water‑compliance programs and a temporary change to residential watering days. Staff explained the federal Lead and Copper rule requires public systems to produce an inventory of materials connecting the distribution system to private plumbing and identify locations for sampling. Working with Sunrise Engineering, staff cross‑referenced tax rolls and utility records and identified 44 residential connections with unknown materials; the city will mail a survey with a QR code and may send staff to assist households that cannot respond. Staff said the inventory must be submitted to the state by October 2024 and the consultant requested delivery of the city's compiled data by July 1.
The second program is a cross‑connection/backflow compliance effort that will require inspection of private and commercial connections to identify where backflow prevention devices are needed. Staff said inspections will be recorded in the city's asset management software and performed neighborhood‑by‑neighborhood.
Separately, public‑works staff reported a temporary three‑day watering schedule for residents through June 15 because cooler temperatures and system redundancy make it feasible; the city will revert to the usual two‑day schedule on June 15 unless the new well is online. Staff said the new well is still pending state approvals.
Council members asked clarifying questions about which addresses are included (the 44 addresses are those with unknown connection materials), homeowner responsibilities for survey responses, and the timing for the well. Staff urged residents contacted by the city to respond or allow staff assistance so the city can meet regulatory deadlines.
