Commission discusses checks on shutoffs after paving and reports on recent leaks

A commissioner raised questions about recent paving projects and whether crews checked shutoffs before crews left work sites, citing concerns that shutoffs can be paved over and made inaccessible. Staff said crews have inspected Valley areas including River Road, Bradford Drive and Beverly Drive and will continue to check and expose boxes post-paving; one broken valve box at Front Street was identified and will be repaired.

Superintendent and staff recounted a recent repair on Bouvier where an electrical-conduit crew nicked a water main; staff said they will file an incident report with the PUC and may seek reimbursement for labor and materials. The superintendent emphasized the need to follow through post-paving and to ensure contractors clean out valve boxes so problems are not left behind.

The commission accepted the explanation and directed staff to continue post-paving checks and to pursue PUC reporting and cost recovery where appropriate.