Water utility update: tanks, alarms and maintenance discussed
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Summary
Council heard an operations update from utility staff: service calls, algae in tanks, an after-hours alarm, storage-shed security and plans for sandblasting/south-tank wall repairs and a UV option review with engineering.
Town staff provided an update on the Clayton water utility, reporting recent service hours, an after-hours service call, algae buildup in a tank and planned maintenance including tank-wall work and sandblasting.
A staff speaker said the utility recorded 161 hours worked last month, nine calls for service and 93 business checks. Staff reported an after-hours service call on the 26th to manage precipitation and equalization. The team met with Banting Engineering to review long-term system needs and to discuss options including a Glasgow UV option; staff said they would prepare information for the engineering firm’s review.
Nut graf: The update emphasized ongoing capital needs for the utility and routine operations: staff described algae buildup in the north tank, monitoring of tank levels after the alarm event and planned tank-wall repairs and sandblasting. Staff noted utilities require ongoing investment and are capital intensive.
Council members asked about a storage shed on site that houses a power washer and other equipment; staff confirmed the shed is secured but said staff would verify whether a padlock was previously present and restore security if needed. Staff also noted two power washers are stored across the facility and agreed to check locks and inventory.
Ending: Staff will continue work with the engineering firm, monitor tank conditions and return to the council with additional details on the south tank wall and the proposed UV option; no formal motions or budget approvals for the repairs were recorded in the provided transcript.