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properly flush the mains, key valves of the thousands in service are proven to be functioning and in a open position. The above details are just a part of the regular maintenance essential to protect the water distribution systems ability to provide fire protection. As indicated, the same water available for fire fighting from hydrants is your drinking water - so if you see anyone other than City personnel using a hydrant, please call the water utility immediately during the day at 76.3-427-8254 or 911 after hours. This fall, the process was completed in nine working days with minimal out-of-water and low-pressure reports from customers. Generally, two maintenance workers spend from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day on the work. In addition to the actual flushing, a significant amount of activity is involved in manipulating tower levels, pump starts, valves, and the chemical feed systems. Because the watermains tend to have less iron accumulations in the fall, the comment or complaint level is usually about half of the spring flushing. Approximately 40 phone calls from residents with questions were fielded by staff in October. In addition to the labor and water production expense, there was a few areas of m/nor erosion in boulevard's that were repaired, and one leak in a customers home that occurred due to a inadequately performed do-it-your-self project. The two-week watermain- flushing event costs the utility between $10,000 and $.20,000 to accomplish. Please let me know if you or City Council requires additional information. * The Consumer Confidence Report this year will include a new section on security measures to address heightened concerns for health and safety as a result of this years terroristic attacks on the nation.