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Mercer hears water-district report showing 18.11% loss, plans to pursue meter replacements
Summary
The McLean Sheridan Water District report at the Nov. 13 meeting noted 18.11% water loss for October (28,400 gallons), multiple unread meters and some accounts without meters. Council discussed pursuing a grant and volunteer help next spring to replace meters.
The McLean Sheridan Water District’s monthly report presented to the Mercer City Council on Nov. 13 showed an 18.11% water loss for October, equal to 28,400 gallons. Council members discussed unread meters and accounts that lack meters entirely as likely contributors; theft was also mentioned as a possibility.
Auditor Kathrin Volochenko said there are several unread meters and that a Mercer resident with water-maintenance experience has offered to help in the spring. Council members discussed applying for a grant to replace missing or unread meters; no specific grant was named in the minutes.
On billing, Auditor Volochenko said she would contact Ann Broussard to clarify a charged water-usage component billed to City Hall that appears on the water district statement. She also noted she missed a payment worksheet deadline and was reconciling accounts.
The minutes record the water-loss percentage and the council discussion; no formal vote on meter replacement or grant application was recorded at the Nov. 13 meeting.
