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New Athens board alarms at 50% water loss; meter replacements ongoing
Summary
Mayor Behnken told trustees the village's water loss "has increased by 50%," prompting discussion of replacing meters and a longer-term need to replace water lines; Superintendent Chris Remick said 128 meters have been replaced so far this year.
Mayor Behnken reviewed the village's water-loss report and told the board that "the loss has increased by 50%." Trustees discussed short‑term steps to address the loss, including purchasing new meters, and longer-term infrastructure fixes such as replacing water lines.
Superintendent of Public Works Chris Remick said he has tracked meter replacements and "Matt has replaced 128 meters so far this calendar year," and recommended gathering quotes for third‑party installation for the remaining units as Trustee Politsch requested. Remick said while meters are part of the issue, fully addressing the loss would require replacing lines; the board asked staff to return cost estimates.
