System Information » Current Maintenance

Flushing/Water Quality
District Field Staff has flushed all dead end water mains and is in the process of flushing each hydrant in 2010 to ensure water quality is maintained during the low demand time of the year. This will ensure proper chlorine residual and an esthetic value to the water as well as ensuring proper operation in case of emergency.  At times during this procedure, sediment can be stirred up causing discoloration at the tap. Run water if this happens until it clears.

Sewer System Cleaning and Video Inspection
Bancroft-Clover Water and Sanitation District has a comprehensive sanitary sewer cleaning and inspection program. Each year approximately 25% of the over 120 miles of sanitary sewer line is cleaned, inspected, and videotaped to maintain flow and to identify problem areas that may need additional work such as root cutting or point repairs. In 2010 over 155,000 feet of sanitary sewer lines were cleaned and inspected by a sub contractor of the District, (Guildner Pipeline Maintenance).

Water Distribution System Leak Survey

In 2006 the District embarked on a four year leak survey program that would cover one fourth of the District’s 110 miles of water mains looking for unaccounted water loss. Utility Technical Services conducted the survey for the District last fall and detected three minor leaks by utilizing the latest computer technology to detect the exact location of any water main leak. The program continued in the fall of 2009 during the non-irrigation months and is now complete with additional surveys to be conducted in the future.