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Township utility official reports testing done, locates chlorine scales and flags connectivity problems
Summary
An agency official told the township that routine water testing is complete, older chlorine scales were located and still usable, and staff are troubleshooting camera and data-connection failures that have required hotspot workarounds.
An agency official reported that the township’s utility operations are progressing despite recent bad weather and some equipment and connectivity issues. Agency official (S3) told the meeting that the way logs are generated will require completing an asset management plan next year and that the township expects a short-form version of the plan; S3 said a representative from "Alliance of Real Water" will assist in filling it out once the form is finalized.
S3 also reported locating an older set of chlorine scales that had been replaced previously but 'still work,' and said that routine water testing for the month had been completed with additional tests scheduled through the year. "Testing is done... we're lined up for testing we have to do for this year," S3 said, adding that operations are otherwise "going well."
Separately, the group discussed recent connectivity failures that disrupted a camera feed and required staff to use phone hotspots to transmit data. Committee member (S2) said some locations have hardwired service while others do not, and proposed trying an Xfinity connection ("Terry's Internet") as a possible workaround. Chair (S1) and S2 identified a Cat5 plug as a point to check and said they would investigate whether the device’s network mask or configuration was hiding the connection.
Votes at a glance: The board approved a short procedural motion to set a priority ("for Jim to be 1st and then 10 more") and later approved last month’s minutes by voice vote; the transcript records 'aye' responses but does not contain roll-call tallies.
Why it matters: Asset management planning is a common requirement for utilities and helps prioritize capital replacements; finding usable chlorine scales can avoid immediate procurement costs; and persistent connectivity issues can impair remote monitoring and timely reporting.
What’s next: S3 said the asset-management short form will be finalized when the state or partnering organization finalizes the template, and staff will continue troubleshooting the camera and network connections.
