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Town operator reports towers online, plant operating and generator tested; weekly sampling arranged
Summary
The town’s water operator told the council towers were back online, the treatment plant was operating normally, chlorine had been ordered, and the backup diesel generator was tested; staff will cover weekly sampling while a crew member is on vacation.
The Edwardsport water operator told the council that the town’s water towers are back online and that the treatment plant is operating normally. "The plant's working good. I ordered chlorine again; it should be here this week or next," the operator said.
Why it matters: Routine maintenance and timely chemical supplies are essential to ensuring safe drinking water for residents. The council discussed recurring leaks attributed to aging valves and described repair work on service lines.
The operator reported a recent generator test that briefly took the treatment plant offline for the exercise; a test report was sent to staff after the exercise. While a technician (Matt) is on vacation, another operator (Danny) will perform weekly water samples to maintain monitoring. The operator also described localized leaks and temporary fixes where older brass and copper valve combinations have begun to fail.
Council members reviewed a specific service-line repair where a new line was dug and prepared for hookup and discussed valve issues that sometimes occur when turning older valves on and off. The operator said they expected discolored water from a recent disturbance to clear by daylight after an event around 1:30 a.m.
No formal directives or emergency declarations were made in the meeting; staff were asked to continue routine repairs and to confirm scheduled sampling coverage and generator maintenance reports.
Next steps: Staff will confirm delivery of chlorine, continue repair work on identified valves and service lines, and file the generator test report with the clerk’s office.
