Utilities director outlines reuse storage, backflow devices and meter testing in CIP
Utilities staff told the board that reuse water storage tanks are planned as future bond projects (location not yet determined), stormwater backflow devices vary in cost by pipe size, and large commercial meter testing will be calibrated regularly to preserve revenue.
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Renuka Mohammed, the utilities director, answered detailed questions about several CIP utility items: stormwater backflow devices, large‑meter testing and a proposed $14 million reuse groundwater storage tank. On backflow devices she said cost depends on pipe diameter (8, 12 or 24 inch) and that the device performs well during low tide but has limited effect during high‑tide surcharge conditions.
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