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Water Department - News Archive
| 03/02/2003 |
Spring flushing program begins |
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The Meridian Water Department will begin conducting its annual
water Flushing Program on March 29th and will continue until the system is
cleaned. The program is expected to take approximately four weeks. The Flushing
Program clears Meridian’s water mains of naturally occurring sediments, which
accumulate during low flow winter months. The sediments are not a human health
threat but can clog small household water lines if not removed. This flushing
activity may temporarily change your tap water from clear to a red, brown, or
black color. If this happens, run a cold-water faucet at a bathtub at full
stream for a few minutes until the water clears. It is important to clear the
cold-water line before you open any hot- water taps in order to keep sediments
out of your water heater. Please check the clothes washer and icemaker for
sediment before using. Also, you may have to remove screens from faucets and
rinse if plugging occurs. Temporary pressure fluctuations may occur during
flushing. Your patience and cooperation are appreciated. For more information
call the Meridian Water Department at 888-5242 from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.,
Monday through Friday. |
| 06/18/2003 |
Consumer Confidence Report mailed to customers |
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On June 11th we mailed our annual Consumer Confidence Report
(CCR) to 20,419 postal patrons in the Meridian area. The report outlines the
water quality monitoring information for the 2002 calendar year. One common
response customers have after reviewing the report is that the test dates shown
are not current dates. We would like to take this opportunity to explain why
this is the case. We have an excellent history of compliance with all of the
contaminant limits set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) and monitored by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The
required frequency of testing for the constituents noted in the report range
from as frequently as annually per source, to once every three years per source,
to as infrequently as once every nine years per source. (“Source” is defined as
each point where water enters the distribution system. In Meridian’s case, our
“sources” are 16 deep aquifer wells scattered throughout the City.) EPA
determines the minimum sampling frequency. We reviewed the need to test more
frequently than EPA requires. However, due to our excellent water quality
history and the consistency of the deep aquifers from which we draw water, we
believe it is fiscally prudent to follow their testing schedule to save our
ratepayers the substantial costs involved with more frequent testing. We
currently collect 40 coliform bacteria samples per month to monitor the safety
of the drinking water supply that we provide to our customers. We are very
committed to providing our customers with safe drinking water. The CCR can be
viewed by clicking on the “City Clerk” button on the left side of the home
page. |
| 05/07/2003 |
It is time to activate sprinkler systems |
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Activation of sprinkler meters in the spring will require a
request from each customer. This is due to the implementation of a monthly
administrative fee of three dollars and forty-eight cents on all active
accounts. Requests for reactivation in the spring should be directed to MUBS
(the billing division of Meridian Water Department) at (208) 888-4439.
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| 10/30/2003 |
It is time to winterize sprinkler systems |
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Due to the onset of the cold weather, we will start turning off
sprinkler meters on November 4th, 2002. Reactivation of sprinkler meters in the
spring will require a request from each customer. This is due to the recent
implementation of a monthly administrative fee of three dollars and forty-eight
cents on all active accounts. Requests for reactivation in the spring should be
directed to MUBS (the billing division of Meridian Water Department) at (208)
888-4439. |
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