Public Works reports repairs, sample testing and reduced water loss
Dec 9, 2025
Public Works Director T.R. Lesher reported October work including a repaired leak and meter replacement at 115 W. Morehead (Oct. 6), six service cut-offs (Oct. 20), SCADA repair at Well #2, and collection of multi-parameter water samples on Oct. 21. The department reported 65 leaks repaired overall and ongoing leak-identification via newly installed smart meters.
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Public Works Director T.R. Lesher presented the department’s October operations report, listing specific repairs and testing. The report records a repaired water leak and meter replacement at 115 W. Morehead on Oct. 6, assistance to a plumber on Eastern Ave on Oct. 17, six water service cut-offs on Oct. 20, and a SCADA repair at Well #2 on Oct. 8. The department also collected water samples for BacT, fluoride, arsenic, nickel, selenium, antimony, beryllium, thallium and mercury on Oct. 21.
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