Town says SCADA adjustments and meter replacements will enable monthly flow data

Town Administrator Aitken reported that a technician named Cody, who installed the Simpli SCADA system circa 2005–2006, visited the system and adjusted alarm settings and other configurations. The technician will provide a list of aging components the town should keep on hand and the town plans to establish a VPN so Cody can remotely access the system for future troubleshooting.

"Importantly, the Administrator reported that as of the day prior, all large flow meters are now reporting accurately, and the town should be in a position to provide monthly flow data beginning the following month," Aitken said. He also reported the town will maintain a standby Starlink account as a backup internet connection for $10 per month and that a UPS provides about one hour of battery backup ahead of generator startup.

Councilman Ellis confirmed the residential meter replacement program has installed 253 meters; Aitken said installation has slowed while crews address other work and about seven more meter pits need completion before the crew can return to the replacement program. IT staff Trevor Petty was noted as working to harden systems and Aitken said current SCADA communications are encrypted; a recent breach at Jackson's water system was cited as a reminder of cyber threats.