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Board hears water‑distribution master plan status and report on recent breaks
Summary
Staff reported several recent water-main and sewer incidents and said the city has submitted a distribution-system master plan scope to the consultant (Jacobs) and is negotiating the scope before bringing a draft to the board.
Utility Services staff briefed the board on recent water‑main and sewer events and on progress toward a distribution‑system master plan. Staff described three June sewer incidents (including an aging pipeline failure and a lift‑station malfunction) and noted a July 6‑inch water‑main break at 830 SW 27th Street caused by a failed bail joint; staff explained saltwater corrosion on cast‑iron service connections contributed to some failures while PVC laterals remained intact.
On system planning, staff said engineering has submitted the draft water‑master scope to the consultant (Jacobs Engineering) and that negotiations over the scope are ongoing. "Jacobs is gonna do it? I'll confirm," a staff speaker said; staff then agreed to bring a draft scope of work to the board. Members asked for an ETA on the consultant contract and for the board to review the draft scope at the next meeting.
