Water System

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A water outage is being experienced in the area of Interlaken, Diessbach, Altdorf, Big Loop, Eidelweiss Drive, sections of Blinden, Porridge Shore and East Bergamo for repair of a leak found on Interlaken.

Water service will be returned as soon as possible, anticipated by 12:30. Full service will be returned no later than 3:00 pm.

We appreciate your understanding while this necessary repair is made.

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[gview file="https://vdoe-nh.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Water-Interruptions-for-July-24-2017.pdf"] The water system will be systematically checked for leaks over the two week period of Monday, July 24 to Friday, August 4, 2017. Based on high water usage numbers, a leak is suspected within the distribution system. In order to check an area for a leak that may exist, the water service to the area will be shut down and the area checked.

Water Service Interruptions

Interruptions in water service will occur between Monday, July 24 and Friday, August 4, 2017. Interruptions will occur within all areas of the District while sections of the water system are isolated for leak detection over the two week schedule.

Water service interruptions will begin no earlier than 9 am

Service will be restored as soon as possible, no later than 5 pm.

Please plan accordingly.

We appreciate your understanding while this necessary work is completed.

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[gview file="https://vdoe-nh.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Water-Interruptions-071217.pdf"]Water Service Interruptions

Interruptions in water service will occur the week of July 17, 2017. Interruptions may occur within all areas of the District while meters are placed at the Reinach station.
Installation of the meters is scheduled for Tuesday, July 18, weather conditions permitting.

Water service interruptions will begin no earlier than 9 am

Service will be restored as soon as possible, no later than 5 pm.

Please plan accordingly.

We appreciate your understanding while this necessary work is completed.

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[gview file="https://vdoe-nh.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Water-System-Flushing-May-2017.pdf"]VILLAGE DISTRICT OF
EIDELWEISS
Board of Commissioners
WATER SYSTEM FLUSHING

Flushing of the Water System will begin on Monday, May 8, 2017. Some customers may experience short periods of low pressure and slight water discoloration. Should your water be discolored, please run a large faucet (outside spigot, tub, kitchen sink) for a period of 10 minutes. If the situation does not clear up, please contact the office at 603-367-9022.
The flushing program is implemented to ensure high quality drinking water, and to comply with the requirements of the NH Department of Environmental Services.

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An issue has occurred with the water system where water is not being moved up Oak Ridge Road to the Chocorua tank. Those residents on Chocorua View, paved side of Saint Moritz, Como, portions of Oak Ridge Road and some areas of Huttwil may experience low pressure to full outage of water. The water operator is working to determine the cause of the failure so that repairs can be made. All water services will be restored as soon as possible. We appreciate your understanding while this emergency is responded to.

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[gview file="http://69.89.31.68/~vdoenhor/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Water-System-Flushing-Nov-2016.pdf"]VILLAGE DISTRICT OF
EIDELWEISS
Board of Commissioners
WATER SYSTEM FLUSHING

Flushing of the Water System will begin on Monday, November 7, 2016. Some customers may experience short periods of low pressure and slight water discoloration. Should your water be discolored, please run a large faucet (outside spigot, tub, kitchen sink) for a period of 10 minutes. If the situation does not clear up, please contact the office at 603-367-9022.
The flushing program is implemented to ensure high quality drinking water, and to comply with the requirements of the NH Department of Environmental Services.

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WATER SYSTEM TANK LINING PROJECT

At the VDOE Annual Meeting of 2015, the voters approved $99,750 for inspection and lining, as appropriate, of the water system tanks. Taking of a loan that would be payable by the water users through the NH Department of Environmental Services State Revolving Loan Fund was the approved source of the revenue.

During 2015 the bid specification for the project was created by VDOE Engineers, Fluet Associates, a Division of Dubois & King. The bid documents were submitted to and approved by the State. The project was put out to contractors for bidding in late 2015, with intent to act on the project spring of 2016.

Only one bid was received for the project. The NH Department of Environmental Services was questioned on process when only one bid is received and notified the Engineers that the sole bid could be reviewed for acceptance. The bidding contractor’s qualifications to perform the work were then reviewed by the Engineer’s and a recommendation for a meeting with the Contractor to discuss qualifications of the Company was made.

This meeting was held on March 28, 2016. The Contractor, though experienced with metal tank work and the tank lining process, did not have experience with drinking water system tanks. Therefore, the Contractor was not aware of the extra precautions needed and testing required for a public water system. Due to the inability to produce any references for public drinking water system experience, the bidder was disqualified.

We are reviewing options for the tanks, especially the primary storage tanks at Reinach. Replacement of the tanks based on age without spending funds to inspect and line, in conjunction with establishment of a reserve fund for water system tanks, is being looked into. Development of a long term funding plan for water system tanks is needed.