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Board hears water-loss numbers near 11.9% and approves engineering design for small splash/spill pad
Summary
Staff reported water-loss at about 11.9% and said meter reads and hydrant flushing affect the rate; the board was told staff budgeted engineering for a small spill/splash pad and design work has started so cost estimates can be reviewed for next-year budgeting.
Staff presented the village's water-loss report showing a water-loss percentage near 11.9 percent and discussed recent meter reads and hydrant flushing as contributing factors. Public works noted that if numbers stabilize and identified leaks are repaired, the loss rate should improve; the department's informal target discussed was 10 percent.
Separately, public works reported engineering work has started on a proposed 'spill pad' (splash pad) and that engineering was budgeted; staff expect a probable cost/opinion of cost by year-end to evaluate including the project in the next budget. "I would love to see I would I would be happy at a 10," one staff member said when asked about a water-loss target.
