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Dayton reopens valves, flushes hydrants; Baker Farms pressure rises to 58 psi
Summary
Town Manager Kurt reported that reopening closed water valves and flushing hydrants improved water pressure and chlorine levels in the Baker Farms neighborhood; a resident reported pressure reached 58 psi after the work. Officials said chlorine readings were very low but did not drop below minimums.
Town Manager Kurt told the Town Council on April 15 that staff reopened previously closed water valves that had been restricting flow to the Baker Farms neighborhood. After the valves were opened and crews flushed hydrants on dead-end streets, town staff reported an increase in water pressure and improved chlorine readings.
Kurt said the town flushed hydrants on Favorite Drive, Harrison Street, Main Street, Shady Lane and Wesleyan Drive because the water had been "dirty" and chlorine levels were very low; he added the levels never fell below the minimum standard. Resident Roger Crawford evaluated his water pressure after the valves were reopened and reported it was at 58 psi, a significant increase from prior readings.
Council members and the manager discussed the relationship between stagnant lines on dead-end streets and low chlorine residuals; Kurt explained that continuous flow helps maintain chlorine levels. Kurt also told the council that street sweeping occurred as scheduled and that dumpster operations went well.
During public comment, Vickie Beavers asked for clarification about dead-end lines and keeping water flowing, and Kurt answered the question. The council took no formal vote on utility policy at this meeting; repairs and flushing were presented as operational steps already taken to restore service quality.
