July 29-August 17, 2023 Operations Report

Kevin Southworth, Operations Manager

During this period:

  • Justin Swaen received WTPO-1 certification

  • Gathered rollers in preparation for dock removal (scheduled for October 1st)

  • Replaced chemical feed lines in treatment plant

  • Gathered final bid for reservoir floating dock and gangway

  • Mowed right of ways and weed eating various locations

  • Installed depth gauge in swim lake, continued work on DOE Dam action items

  • Various customer leaks found and addressed

  • Cleaned Clubhouse gutters, parking lot and deck, sealed chimney

  • Various DOH, Wilson Engineering and Water Committee meetings

Upcoming Projects:

  • Establish new WUE Goals and provide membership w/ public forum for discussion

  • Reservoir floating dock bids review

  • Continue leak detection and distribution repairs

  • Repair Cabana bathrooms

  • Electrician to correct the wiring in the Clubhouse and various WTP projects (pending availability)

July 2023 Water Usage (in gallons)

Total Water Produced 638,300 Chlorine monitoring (0.178 gpm) 7,946
Flushing 3,000
Metered Usage 451,800
Other (Chlorine residual testing, BW) 35,850 Authorized Consumption 498,676
System Leakage 139,624 Percentage of loss 21.9% (1.7% reduction from June) Average gallon per minute loss 3.1

June 24-July 28, 2023 Operations Report

Kevin Southworth, Operations Manager

During this period:

  • CCR, WUE reports submitted

  • Replaced failed PRV and meter at the marina

  • Communicating w/ DOH specialist and WDFW biologist regarding pond weed mitigation

  • Flushing section 3

  • Gathering bids for reservoir floating dock and gangway

  • Mowed right of ways and weed eating various locations

  • Boat ramp repair

  • Located a leak at a service connection (~¾ GPM). Replaced a 30 foot section of old service piping and installed a new meter on the customer side of the road.

  • SDS updated

  • Integrated 2nd stream analysis on the UV254 for greater WTP performance monitoring

Upcoming Projects:

  • Establish new WUE Goals and provide membership w/ public forum for discussion

  • Reservoir floating dock bids review

  • Continue leak detection and distribution repairs

  • Repair Cabana bathrooms

  • Electrician to correct the wiring in the Clubhouse and various WTP projects (pending availability)

June 2023 Water Usage (in gallons)

From storage tanks 487,600 Chlorine monitoring feed (0.178 gpm) 7,690
Net to distribution 479,910
Flushing 3,000 Residential meters 348,390
Unaccounted for water 128,520 Percentage of loss 27% (~10% reduction from May) Average gallon per minute loss 3.0

Water Bacteriological Analysis

Date Location Total Coliform E. Coli Fecal Coliform

07/05/23 SP2, SO1 Satisfactory Absent N/A

07/05/23 SO1 (RAW) N/A <2 <2

May 20-June 23, 2023 Operations Report

Kevin Southworth, Operations Manager

During this period:

  • Located and repaired another distribution leak on Beach Ave.

  • Docks launched

  • CCR formatting and review

  • Flushing section 2

  • Street sweeping various locations

  • Mowed right of ways and weed eating various locations

  • CCC Certification

  • DOH Sanitary Survey

  • SDS updated

  • Cabana showers and hot water turned off for repairs

  • Onsite pre-design meeting with Wilson Engineering

Upcoming Projects:

  • Reservoir intake floating dock

  • Leak detection and distribution repairs

  • CCR print and mail

  • Repair leak in the Cabana and repaint floors

  • Replace mirrors in Cabana restrooms (vandalism from last year)

  • Repair boat launch ramp

  • Scheduled the electrician to correct the wiring in the Clubhouse (pending availability)

May 2023 Water Usage (in gallons)

From storage tanks 461,800 Chlorine monitoring feed (0.178 gpm) 7,946
Net to distribution 453,854
Flushing 3,000 Residential meters 286,900
Unaccounted for water 163,954 Percentage of loss 36% Average gallon per minute loss 3.7

Lab Results from this Period (PDF)

April 21-May 19, 2023 Operations Report

Kevin Southworth, Operations Manager

During this period:

  • Located and repaired distribution leak on Beach Ave.

  • Completed the Cabana restroom floors and toilet flange repair/refinishing project

  • Flushing section 1

  • Pond weed removal and swim lake

  • Street sweeping various locations

  • Mowed right of ways and weed eating various locations

  • Calibration of online and portable analyzers

  • Formatting the vertical profiling data for Wilson Engineering

  • Site prep at new WTP location

Upcoming Projects:

  • Continue leak locating and distribution repairs

  • CCR

  • Sanitary Survey with DOH

  • Launch the docks (scheduled for May 27-28)

  • Replace mirrors in Cabana restrooms (vandalism from last year)

  • Install Marina and Cabana security cameras

  • Scheduled the electrician to correct the wiring in the Clubhouse (Late May)

April 2023 Water Usage (in gallons)

From storage tanks 632,800 Chlorine monitoring feed (0.178 gpm) 7,690
Net to distribution 625,110
Flushing 3,000 Residential meters 254,190
Unaccounted for water 367,920 Percentage of loss 59% Average gallon per minute loss 8.5

Lab Results from this Period (PDF)

March 25-April 20, 2023 Operations Report

Kevin Southworth, Operations Manager

During this period:

  • Distribution leakage investigation on Beach Ave

  • Installation of dog waste posts

  • Repair/refinish Cabana womens restroom floor and toilet flange

  • Cleaned gutters

  • Flushing section 4

  • Pond weed removal and swim lake stop logs installed

  • Boat ramp algae removed and Clubhouse stairs pressure washed and parking lot swept

  • Calibration of online and portable analyzers

  • Replaced all calibration standards

  • Formatting the vertical profiling data for Wilson Engineering

Upcoming Projects:

  • Continue leak locating and distribution repairs

  • Replace anodes on docks

  • Sourcing a correlator for purchase or rental to assist in leak locating

  • Collect quote for a Reservoir sample station dock

  • Replace mirrors in Cabana restrooms (vandalism from last year)

  • Install Marina and Cabana security cameras

  • Scheduled the electrician to correct the wiring in the Clubhouse (Late May)

March 2023 Water Usage (in gallons)

From storage tanks 591,700 Chlorine monitoring feed (0.178 gpm) 7,946
Net to distribution 583,754
Flushing 3,000 Residential meters 251,173
Unaccounted for water 329,581 Percentage of loss 57% Average gallon per minute loss 7.4

Lab Results from this Period (PDF)

February 21-March 24, 2023 Operations Report

Kevin Southworth, Operations Manager

During this period:

  • Installed new service connection on Scenic Ave.

  • Flushed section 3

  • Work truck preventative maintenance

  • Installed Clark Circle sign

  • Excavated geotech study pits at proposed new WTP site

  • Completed SAM registration

Upcoming Projects:

  • Continue leak detecting and distribution repairs

  • Install dog waste posts

  • Replace anodes on docks

  • Remove lake weeds from swim lake

February 2023 Water Usage (in gallons)

From storage tanks 506,400 Chlorine monitoring feed (0.178 gpm) 7,177
Net to distribution 499,223
Flushing 3,000 Residential meters 225,777
Unaccounted for water 270,446 Percentage of loss 54% Average gallon per minute loss 6.7

Lab Results from this Period (PDF)

January 20-February 20, 2023 Operations Report

Kevin Southworth, Operations Manager

During this period:

★ Repaired ruptured PRV at swim lake

★ Flushed section 2

★ Marked locations for the dog waste bag posts

★ Meetings with contractors at Clubhouse

★ Cleared access to new WTP site for geotech study

Upcoming Projects:

● Leak detecting and distribution repairs

● New service connection on Scenic Ave

● Geotech review for new WTP

● Reservoir sampling station gangway design

January 2023 Water Usage (in gallons)

From storage tanks 555,600 Chlorine monitoring feed (0.178 gpm) 7,946
Net to distribution 547,654
Flushing 3,000 Residential meters 224,580
Unaccounted for water 320,074 Percentage of loss 59% Average gallon per minute loss 7.2

Lab Results from this Period (PDF)

December 16-January 19, 2023 Operations Report

Kevin Southworth, Operations Manager

During this period:

★ Various leaks located and fixed after the deep freeze
★ Located leak on PRV at swim lake (temporary band-aid until tools arrive to rebuild broken part)
★ Flushed section 1
★ Sign for Clark Circle picked up, will mount when mounting supplies arrive
★ Street sweeping and grounds maintenance

Upcoming Projects:

  • Leak detecting and distribution repairs

  • Weir design and construction at the reservoir

December 2022 Water Usage (in gallons)

From storage tanks 607,600 Chlorine monitoring feed (0.178 gpm) 7,946
Net to distribution 599,654
Flushing 3,000 Residential meters 317,160
Unaccounted for water 279,494 Percentage of loss 47% Average gallon per minute loss 6.3

Lab Results from this Period (PDF)

November 19-December 15, 2022 Operations Report

Kevin Southworth, Operations Manager

During this period:

  • Flushed section 4

  • Various leaks detected and fixed, recovered ~ 8gpm

  • Repaired docks water line

  • Street sweeping and grounds maintenance

  • Rebuilt raw water sampling manifold in WTP

  • Repaired frozen reservoir pump back system

Upcoming Projects:

  • Leak detecting and distribution repairs

  • Weir design and construction at the reservoir

November 2022 Water Usage (in gallons)

From storage tanks 471,100 Chlorine monitoring feed (0.178 gpm) 7,945
Net to distribution 463,155
Flushing 3,000 Residential meters 230,060
Unaccounted for water 230,095 Percentage of loss 50.0% Average gallon per minute loss 5.3

Lab Results from this Period (PDF)

October 24-November 18, 2022 Operations Report

Kevin Southworth, Operations Manager

During this period:

  • Flushed section 3

  • Surveying at Clubhouse

  • Propane leak detected at Clubhouse and has been repaired

  • Repaired the PRV on the hot water heater at Clubhouse

  • Cleared drainage ditches of debris around Clubhouse

  • Repaired leaking standpipe at Aiston Creek Bridge, estimated loss recovered ~ 2 gpm

  • Street sweeping various locations including the Clubhouse and Berry Way

  • Repaired Fire Dept. standpipe at Swim Lake

  • Distribution leakage localized to within the North loop of the system

Upcoming Projects:

  • Locate and repair distribution leakage in North loop

  • Seal/repair roof leak at the Clubhouse

  • Repair the standpipe at 1108 Island Dr. for potential loss recovery ~ 1-2 gpm

October 2022 Water Usage (in gallons)

From storage tanks 536,500 Chlorine monitoring feed (0.178 gpm) 8,203
Net to distribution 528,297
Flushing 3,000 Residential meters 300,140
Unaccounted for water 225,157 Percentage of loss 42.9% Average gallon per minute loss 4.9

Lab Results from this Period (PDF)

September 17-October 23, 2022 Operations Report

Kevin Southworth, Operations Manager

During this period:

  • Flushed section 2

  • Meeting with Brian regarding WTP location, generator power and details

  • Repaired generator (bad alternator, regulator, and battery maintainer)

  • Removed the docks

  • Surveying at the Clubhouse

  • Winterized Clubhouse and Cabana

  • Monthly meeting with DOH

  • New water service installed at 1250 Island Dr

September 2022 Water Usage (in gallons)

From storage tanks 562,800 Chlorine monitoring feed (0.178 gpm) 7,690
Net to distribution 555,110
Flushing 3,000 Residential meters 348,620
Unaccounted for water 203,490 Percentage of loss 36% Average gallon per minute loss 4.7

Lab results from this period:

Location: SP1, S01 Date: 10/03/22 Total Coliform: Satisfactory, E. Coil: Absent


Dickinson Lake STA 1 2 FT Dickinson Lake STA 1 10 FT Dickinson Lake STA 1 12 FT

Date: 10/06/22 Date: 10/06/22 Date: 10/06/22

Chlorophyll A: 2.36 ug/L Chlorophyll A:1.66 ug/L Chlorophyll A:2.49 ug/L

Pheophytin A: 0.236 ug/L Pheophytin A:0.373 ug/L Pheophytin A: <0.187 ug/L

TSS: ND TSS: ND TSS: ND

Ortho-Phosphate: 0.0066 Ortho-Phosphate: 0.0066 Ortho-Phosphate: 0.0061

Total Phosphorus: 0.014 Total Phosphorus: 0.013 Total Phosphorus: 0.012

August 20-September 16, 2022 Operations Report

Kevin Southworth, Operations Manager

During this period:

  • Flushed sections 1 and 4

  • Dam Annual Inspection Report filed and accepted by DOE

  • Reserve Study on-site consultation

  • New P.T. Ops Staff employee, Justin Swaen, started

  • Monthly meeting with DOH

  • Brush removal from dam and various locations

August 2022 Water Usage (in gallons)

From storage tanks 614,100 Chlorine monitoring feed (0.178 gpm) 7,950
Net to distribution 606,150
Flushing 3,000 Residential meters 426,136
Unaccounted for water 177,014 Percentage of loss 29% Average gallon per minute loss 4.0

Lab results from this period:

Location: SP1, S01 Date: 09/06/22

Total Coliform: Satisfactory E. Coil: Absent

Location: Dickinson Lake STA 1 2 FT Date: 09/06/22

Chlorophyll A: 4.85 ug/L

Pheophytin A: 0.485 ug/L

Location: Dickinson Lake STA 1 10 FT Date: 09/06/22

Chlorophyll A:3.49 ug/L

Pheophytin A:0.786 ug/L

Location: Dickinson Lake STA 1 12 FT Date: 09/06/22

Chlorophyll A:5.07 ug/L

Pheophytin A: 0.485 ug/L


July 22-August 19, 2022 Operations Report

Kevin Southworth, Operations Manager

During this period:

  • The trail to the Clubhouse was cleared.

  • Swim lake pond weeds removal was started.

  • Contacted Timber Tree Services for an estimate regarding trees on Clark Circle.

  • Leak located at a residence, homeowner was notified.

  • Quarterly meeting with DOH.

  • Lead & Copper samples collected.

July 2022 Water Usage (in gallons)

From storage tanks 546,400 Chlorine monitoring feed (0.178 gpm) 7,430
Net to distribution 538,970
Flushing 3,000 Residential meters 409,464
Unaccounted for water 126,506 Percentage of loss 23.6% Average gallon per minute loss 3.0

Lab results from this period:

Location: SP4, S01 Date: 08/02/22

Total Coliform: Satisfactory E. Coil: Absent

Location: Dickinson Lake STA 1 2 FT Date: 08/04/22

Chlorophyll A: <0.267 ug/L

Pheophytin A: 2.96 ug/L

Location: Dickinson Lake STA 1 10 FT Date: 08/04/22

Chlorophyll A: 0.267 ug/L

Pheophytin A: 1.60 ug/L

Location: Dickinson Lake STA 1 12 FT Date: 08/04/22

Chlorophyll A: 0.267 ug/L

Pheophytin A: 2.16 ug/L


June 23-July 21, 2022 Operations Report

Kevin Southworth, Operations Manager

During this period:

  • Reservoir Tank #1 mixer failed and was removed for replacement.

  • The “Leashed Dogs Allowed” and “Boat Trailer Parking” signs were put up at the Clubhouse.

  • Maintenance was completed on the truck brakes, spark plugs and coil packs.

  • Sweeper was used to clear the clubhouse parking lot.

  • Dinghy mooring hitch mounted and painted on the dock, and the yellow guideline was repainted.

  • A leak was detected on the customer’s side of a meter and was corrected.

June 2022 Water Usage (in gallons)

From storage tanks 539,100 Chlorine monitoring feed (0.178 gpm) 7,690
Net to distribution 531,410
Flushing 3,300 Residential meters 324,580
Unaccounted for water 203,530 Percentage of loss 38.3% Average gallon per minute loss 4.7

Lab results from this period:

Sample Location: 1202 Beach Ave.

Date: 6/27/22

Total Trihalo Methane (TTHM’s)

Total Trihalomethane = 58.8 ug/L, MCL 80 ug/L

Haloacetic Acids (HAA’s)

HAA(5) = 33.5 ug/L, MCL 60 ug/L

Sample Location: Dickinson Lake

Date 7/14/22

Chlorophyll A: 2.14 ug/L @2’, 2.79 ug/L @10’, 3.47 ug/L @14’

Pheophytin A: 1.04 ug/L @2’, 1.12 ug/L @ 10’, 1.01 ug/L @ 14’


May 17-June 22, 2022 Operations Report

Kevin Southworth, Operations Manager

During this period:

  • Sweeper has now been fixed.

  • Pumpback meter installed. Meter reading start value 67,462,000.

  • Diver was called out to locate anchor rope for float docks.

  • New basketball hoop was installed at the playground.

  • Leak detection and repair to service connection at 1206 Beach Ave.

May 2022 Water Usage (in gallons)

From storage tanks 513,430 Chlorine monitoring feed (0.178 gpm) 7,950
Net to distribution 505,480
Flushing 3,000 Residential meters 248,220
Unaccounted for water 257,260 Percentage of loss 51.1% Average gallon per minute loss 5.8

April 19-May 16, 2022 Operations Report

Kevin Southworth, Operations Manager

During this period:

  • Large docks were launched on April 20th in preparation for spring dry dock.

  • Dug up and repaired a failed valve on Hales Passage Dr.

  • Performed monthly flushing.

  • LISE member alerted us to a major leak at 1190 Hales Passage Dr. Staff dug it up and made an immediate repair.

  • Vertical profiling lab samples and various routine duties performed.

April 2022 Water Usage (in gallons)

From storage tanks 797,240 Chlorine monitoring feed (0.178 gpm) 7,950
Net to distribution 787,290
Flushing 3,000 Residential meters 254,320
Unaccounted for water 531,970 Percentage of loss 67.7% Average gallon per minute loss 12.3

March 21-April 18, 2022 Operations Report

Kevin Southworth, Operations Manager

During this period:

  • Nick Kluge was hired as a new part-time operator.

  • Main break on Mt. Vista Dr. repaired, accounting for approximately 2 gallons per minute.

  • Identified main break near 3015 Hales Passage, awaiting utility location to excavate that area.

  • The water main on this end of Hales Passage is shut off to minimize water loss.

  • Continuing to identify the location of a major main break, isolated somewhere near 3051 Hales Passage, approximately 12 gallons per minute.

Coming up:

  • Large docks scheduled for launch on April 20 to be in place for spring dry dock. Small docks will be deployed later in May.

March 2022 Water Usage (in gallons)

From storage tanks 534,030 Chlorine monitoring feed (0.178 gpm) 7,950
Net to distribution 526,080
Flushing 6,000 Residential meters 241,860
Unaccounted for water 278,220 Percentage of loss 52.9% Average gallon per minute loss 6.2

February 21-March 21, 2022 Operations Report

Kevin Southworth, Operations Manager

During this period:

  • Placed caution tape to block south side of Clubhouse deck due to geotechnical engineer’s recommendation limiting activity on that section of the deck.

  • Received and installed a new controller unit for the turbidimeter.

  • Clubhouse decks pressure washing completed by Nick Kluge.

  • Dock repairs and upgrades completed by Chris Immer, including a new winch system for the gangway.

Coming up:

  • Large docks scheduled for launch on April 19 and/or 20 to be in place for spring dry dock. Small docks will be deployed later in May.

February 2022 Water Usage (in gallons)

From storage tanks 480,500 Chlorine monitoring feed (0.178 gpm) 7,950
Net to distribution  472,550
Flushing 0 Residential meters    234,870
Unaccounted for water 237,860 Percentage of loss        50.3%

January 24-February 20, 2022 Operations Report

Kevin Southworth, Operations Manager

During this period:

  • Sweeper repaired and in operation after diagnosing a winch problem.

  • Clubhouse plumbing was repaired on February 16 due to freeze damage.

January 2022 Water Usage (in gallons)

From storage tanks 743,900 Chlorine monitoring feed (0.178 gpm) 7,950
Net to distribution  735,950
Flushing 4,500 Residential meters    297,300
Unaccounted for water 301,800 Percentage of loss        69.5% Percent of loss not including main break 20.8%

December 7, 2021-January 24, 2022 Operations Report

Kevin Southworth, Operations Manager

During this period:

  • The water main break near 1136 Beach Ave (road washout) was temporarily repaired/stabilized on December 23.

  • On December 23 a new water loss of about 7-10 gallons per minute (gpm) registered on our charts. This happened right before the snow and extended freeze. This main break was finally isolated to the area of 1237 Beach Ave and repaired on January 21. The cause of this leak was due to tree roots growing around the main. Currently there is an additional 6-7 gpm loss, leak detection and isolation is in process.

  • Approximately 14 residences experienced burst pipes during and after the freeze, beginning on December 29, and we continue to hear about newly discovered damage as owners return to their homes. Major water loss and depletion of our water storage tanks was averted by monitoring new meter usage constantly. This saved our water storage and minimized water damage to property.

  • The Clubhouse also had a burst pipe and is pending repair. As such the Clubhouse is closed (normal for the off-season) until water service can be restored.

  • The Operations Shop door was replaced by a metal frame/door by Nick Kluge on January 22. This is to increase security after the previous wooden door/frame was pried open by a burglar on March 3, 2021.

December 2021 Water Usage (in gallons)

From storage tanks 519,850 Chlorine monitoring feed (0.178 gpm) 7,950
Net to distribution  511,900
Flushing 1,200 Residential meters    347,500
Unaccounted for water 163,200 Percentage of loss        31.9%