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Public Works reports meter upgrades, gas-line work and stormwater efforts
Summary
Public Works reported plans to replace roughly 400 aging water meters with ultrasonic meters, ongoing gas-line replacements and valve installs on Keych Eye Road, storm-drain and sign updates, and staffing changes and training.
Thomas, speaking for Public Works, reported roughly 55 locates for the month, work on pending gas meters and a lift-station pump, and ongoing replacement of old steel gas lines with new poly services and excess-flow valves on Keych Eye Road. He said crews are planning to avoid blocking roads where possible and requested caution around active work sites.
Thomas said the department had replaced about 40 water meters and plans to replace roughly 400 meters this year with ultrasonic units that read to 0.1 of a gallon, and cautioned that bills could rise as new, more precise meters are installed. He also discussed painting meters and storm-drain covers, upgrading signs to meet current code, and efforts to recruit and certify staff for wastewater operations.
Why it matters: The meter replacement and gas-line improvements have operational and budget implications and will affect billing accuracy and system resilience.
Quote: "We are going to change out roughly 400 this year. We're going to get rid of those old 30 year old meters and go to an ultrasonic, a more precise meter," Thomas said.
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