Jefferson Water And Sewer District Live Stream
The discussion focused on the operational procedures and challenges related to the redwater project, specifically concerning the five iron filters used to remove iron and manganese from the water. A speaker detailed the current practice of backwashing these filters sequentially between 2:30 PM and midnight to allow the resulting backwash water (sent to the redwater tank) eight hours to settle before being sent to the golf course. This timed approach deviates from the manufacturer's recommendation based on pressure gauge readings, potentially damaging the filter media, which was recently replaced at a significant cost. The original plant expansion plans included a second redwater tank and two additional sand filters to allow for proper settling time while maintaining operational flow, which is no longer being considered in the current, scaled-down improvement plans. The speaker is reviewing golf course contracts and intends to revert to manufacturer-recommended backwash procedures, which might temporarily affect the frequency of irrigation for the golf course until a solution, such as installing a second tank, is implemented and evaluated for return on investment. Additionally, the board was updated on efforts to evaluate potential new water sources in the area, with an analysis pending from geologists.