Baggs Public Works Department
Monthly summary for July 2008
Water -Michelle and Vicki have been performing routine maintenance and duties at the plant. We repaired a water leak on the main to the tank. Due to this leak, as well as high usage and poor production due to membrane fouling, we have had to impose extreme water restrictions. Jackman installed the new raw water pump in July 7th. We are working with WesTech to improve plant performance. During the week of July 14th, we assisted WesTech with replacing our filtration modules with temporary ones so they could rehabilitate ours. The chlorine dioxide generator was also installed that week, and it appears to alleviate some of the membrane fouling. These two upgrades have greatly improved our production capabilities, allowing us to loosen the watering restrictions. Michelle ordered water from High Savery. We backflushed the infiltration gallery on the 29th. We met the action level for lead in the water. We are following the EPA's water quality parameter monitoring to see what course of action we need to take. Michelle met with a contractor on the Distribution/Transmission Upgrade project, as well as the Meadowlark Lift Station replacement. She also met with Town Council and RUS to discuss the WTP upgrade progress. We have been responding to line locates and work orders. Bud mowed around the water tank. Michelle assisted the Stanlin Line with their water leak. Vicki and Michelle read meters on the 28th. We also repaired meters with bad readouts.
Sewer - General maintenance and duties were preformed. We have begun discharging, and will take samples to the lab in Steamboat throughout the month. Don and Bud have been mowing dikes at the lagoon. Michelle and Vicki maintenance jetted the main behind the Bobcat Inn, and the main behind Bob Halsell's house. This particular main had a 90% blockage of paper towels. Michelle and Vicki also installed a sewer tap for 310 Osborne. Stallion Oil got around 3000 gallons of lagoon water to seed their new lagoon with. Michelle responded to a backed up sewer at Drifters. The blockage was in their line, and she was able to visit with their manager about proper use and maintenance of grease traps, garbage disposals, and routine maintenance of their service line.
Roads - Don has begun mowing alleys. Don and Bud have been watering the trees along the highways. Vicki and Michelle installed a 20 MPH sign and a “Children at play” sign on Hummingbird.
Park - We have been working on the sprinkler system, trimming trees, mowing and weed eating. Don painted the bench by the skate park. We installed a water meter on the park sprinkler system as well as in the park bathroom. Don cleaned the bathroom at the park. Don has been maintaining and repairing the lawn mowers.
Other - Michelle took the mosquito sprayer to Laramie for calibration. Bud quit July 17th. Vicki replaced the alternator on the water truck.
Consumr Confidence Report on Water Quality
