Water

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Craig Sharp
Director of Public Works

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OBJECTIVES: The water activity is responsible for obtaining, treating if necessary, and delivery of potable water to customers connected to the City system. Fire hydrants and sprinklers are connected to the water system for fire protection services. The cost of this service is provided by the users on an equitable basis. Rates for water service are established by resolution. The revenue generated by these rates is collected for the purpose of maintaining and operating the water system by the City.
LEVEL OF SERVICE: To deliver potable water to 1,050 residential, commercial, and industry/institutional customers on a metered basis. To provide water for fire service to approximately __ hydrants. To provide for new connections and development as it takes place. To have personnel available on call at all times to handle emergencies in providing water service. To perform testing of the water supply, and chlorination when necessary, to assure compliance with required health standards. The charge for the service may be used for the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, administration, and maintenance and operation of the water facilities. The revenue may also be used to repay federal, state or other loans or advances made to the City for the construction or reconstruction of the system.