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VOL. III NO. 10 05/15/2022

Notes from Water and Sewer Commission, May 3, Hybrid meeting

Present:

  • Don Schneyer, Chair
  • Peter Socha
  • John Liodice
  • Michael Buffoni, Water Superintendent
  • Tony Campetti, Sewer Superintendent
  1. April 19 minutes approved as written
  2. Buffoni said the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) wants all towns to have written rules and regu;lations. He has an example Stockbridge could adopt and is working on that
  3. There has been trouble getting a full unobstructed flow from the reservoir. What was 600 gallons/minute was down to 320/minute. Search for cause and improved flow to 500/minute. Still investigating and considering suggestions to restore full, unobstructed flow. Possibly replace one valve that is 130 years old. Buffoni said there is good news: a. flow increasing continuously b. water quality is excellent
  4. Discussed articles on Warrant related to Water and Sewer, for example, pump station and phase three of Inflow and Infiltration (I&I)
  5. DEP now requires a 20-year master Plan
  6. Buffoni’s idea for capturing electricity from water flow continuing to be investigated and apparently has merit to go forward
  7. Water plant roof needs painting
  8. Despite windy conditions, water testing complete. Result looks good
  9. Progress being made on town beach and town beach parking
  10. I&I continuing — there are 20 miles of sewer to test

Meeting adjourned

Porcupine quills pulled from dog. Photo: Patrick White

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