Water consumed through this meter is only charged a water rate. There have been 1,200 irrigation meters installed to date. The distribution section has 7 employees who respond to service calls from residents, repair curb and water control boxes, read and install water meters and maintain and update the water control valve locations. They oversee the cross-connection control program and investigate all water bill complaints. They also mark out services for contractors, utility companies and assist the Engineering Division.
Water is tested for bacteria and chloroform on a weekly basis at nine different sampling locations.
All testing results are available. The sewer maintenance section consists of three employees who maintain the sewer system of 154 miles of pipe and 10 sewer pump stations, implement the sewer main flushing program and manage the pump station maintenance program. These two programs assure residents of the safe and proper discharge of wastewater. This staff has the technical knowledge to identify any electrical problems with relay or pressure switches. The construction section of the division consists of four employees who are responsible for the lead water service replacement program, installing new control valves where needed, and replacing defective control valves.