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Montello staff urge residents and businesses to comply with DNR meter changeouts; 14 left from 2024 and 150 to complete in 2025
Summary
Public works staff told the committee the city has 14 remaining DNR-required meter change-outs from 2024 and about 150 locations to complete this year; residents and businesses who do not comply may receive notice of water shutoff by the end of January 2025.
City of Montello public works staff reported Jan. 8 on several Department of Natural Resources (DNR) compliance tasks affecting the water utility, including service lateral inventory and water meter change-outs.
Mike Kohnke said he will meet with a company that can supply the required DNR proof of water service lateral inventories at no cost to the city or the water utility. He also confirmed the city has no lead service lines or lead mains.
On meter replacements, Kohnke reported that 14 meter change-outs remained from 2024 and that roughly 150 service locations remain to be completed this year. Notices and messages have been sent; customers who do not complete required meter changes will be notified of potential water shutoff if not done by the end of January 2025.
The committee heard about upcoming TIM training for public works staff and a county safety discussion about visibility at Lake Avenue and Underwood. During the meeting, Ron Knutson asked about fluoride in the city water; Kohnke said Montello has not added fluoride to its water since 2014.
The minutes do not identify which customers remain on the replacement list or the vendor for meter work; staff directed to pursue the DNR inventory solution and continue outreach to affected customers.
