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Operations update: pump repaired, steam leaks fixed; long-term repairs could cost 'hundreds of thousands'
Summary
Operations staff reported a repaired feed-water pump (likely VFD issue), several recent steam-distribution leaks — including a major leak on 6th Avenue — and said replacing the damaged line could run 'hundreds of thousands of dollars.' About 140 customers rely on the steam district.
Operations manager Greg told commissioners that plant steam output peaked at about 60,000 pounds per hour during the recent cold snap and that staff had recently addressed a feed-water pump problem likely caused by the variable frequency drive.
"The pump people... it's been running great now since last Friday," Greg said, describing steps that included transmitter replacement and pressure-relief-valve…
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