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Water production climbs; staff reports hydrant flushing, new hires and meter investments
Summary
Water staff said production rose into summer, the department flushed 441 hydrants year-to-date, hired two new employees, and plans additional meter purchases for irrigation customers; staff expects no stream-flow restrictions and aims to complete system flushing as staffing allows.
The commission heard a water operations update from department staff who said production rose for the summer season and that the system is not under stream-flow restrictions. The report noted 441 hydrants have been flushed so far this year and two new employees have been hired to support operations. "So, right now, we're not in stream flow restriction with any of our wells," staff said, attributing improved ability to flush to recent precipitation and system reliability.
Staff told the commission they plan to invest in additional irrigation meters and that meter purchases will be offset by revenue; a proposed fiscal-27 budget line for meters was discussed. Commissioners asked about the flushing schedule and whether it should finish by July 1; staff said that goal is realistic this year if staffing remains intact and that past staff shortages often slowed completion. Non-revenue water has declined, though staff did not provide a current percentage and said they will follow up with exact figures.
