By JONATHAN SNYDER
Newly purchased leak analyzers, approved by the Board of Public Works and Safety on Tuesday, will help the Water Department locate line leaks in an effort to cut down on wasted water.
The department will purchase 10 analyzers for $17,150. The analyzers will send alarms to the water department when a leak is detected. The purchase comes in response to a water leak survey that was presented to the Board of Works on Aug. 20.
Water Department Supervisor Dave Hendricks stated that all major leaks have been patched, with only small leaks in fire hydrants left to fix. Hendricks stated that the new equipment will allow the department to bring some of the leak analysis process in-house. Board member Josh Hunt stated that the analyzers are a great idea, citing that it will give them a starting point for leak detection with expansion opportunities later.
“I think it’s a wise move,” Hunt said. “It’s a good way to get our feet wet, no pun intended.”
Additionally, Utility Director Jon Oman updated the board that Virginia Transformers, the transformer provider for the Cherry Street Substation Project, is willing to compromise on the testing and assembly fee for both transformers. Oman stated that their revised offer will be available in two weeks.
The board also approved raises for Deputy Clerk Treasurer Marcy Wayman and Water Department Equipment Operators Jack Pezo and Wyatt Mayer. The board also paid a $124,553 SRF Claim expense for the Dustman Road Interceptor Project.
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