Greenfield Water Department

Did you know… Over 3, 1000 individual tests are performed on Greenfield’s drinking water every year. Regular tests include the examination of the source water for a wide variety of chemicals such as pesticides, inorganic compounds, and radioactive substances. Daily, water leaving the treatment herb is tested meant for bacteria, pH, turbidity and chlorine extra. Monthly, over 35 bacteriological tests are performed on normal water from all parts of town to make sure the water maintains excellent as it travels through miles of the distribution lines. What’s new… The Aerator for Oak Hill was first refurbished by DPW personnel. This is a therapy tool used during summer months to help take away organics and increase taste and odors. The Aerator has been in service since the 1930s and was in require of the concrete fix as well as pipe alternative. Other town drinking water projects: During 2017 the distribution team along with the maintenance of the distribution system manufactured the following repairs: six Main breaks, 10 Service breaks, fixed a leaking hydrant, replaced 5 various other hydrants, and changed a leaking control device in a 6” normal water main Conway Street. Sampling breach: During the year 2017 one particular Safe Drinking Water ACT was positively intended for total coliform. All the follow-up and also are samples were lacking bacteria. The main one positive sample needs a public notification. In the event the follow-up and re also samples were great then an immediate find would have been given..

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