R. WATER

PROJECT TITLE: Water System Monitoring Protection Project

RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Engineering

PROJECT FUNDING: $608,000

FIRST YEAR ESTIMATED OPERATING COSTS: None

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

This project provides for the implementation of an automated system for monitoring water quality and safety. The system is comprised of electronic monitoring probes linked directly to the water treatment plant’s computer system. The probes provide 24 hour per day monitoring of water quality and safety seven days per week. Abnormal information transmitted via the probes triggers alarms notifying staff that water quality measures have been exceeded. As water treatment plant emergency dispatch personnel are on duty 24 hours per day, seven days per week, any exceedance of set thresholds can immediately be reviewed and addressed.

PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:

Prior to the implementation of this automated monitoring system, staff manually gathered and tested water samples on a regular basis at various points throughout town. Constant online monitoring was recommended in the latest water quality report as this method is an effective means of preventing widespread contamination of a water system.

PROJECT LOCATION:

This project affects the Town’s entire water system and is not bound to a specific location.