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WATER MESSAGES <br /> Water Quality Improvement Meter Replacement <br /> This spring the City will begin adding phosphates to its munic- A process of replacing older water meters in the system will <br /> ipal water supply. This will help to clarify the water and also begin soon. The City has contracted with U.S. an <br /> reduce "brown water"incidents. Phosphates are widely used Filter/Water Pro to replace 250 older meters in the system. <br /> throughout the state for the sequestering of iron and manganese This is being done to maintain billing accuracy and reduce <br /> in drinking water. The deep wells from which the City draws labor costs. <br /> its water are rich in these two minerals, which contribute to Water Pro will be contacting residents whose meters are over <br /> occasional discoloration of the water. The phosphates will keep <br /> ten years old to arrange a time for replacement: The new <br /> the iron and manganese from settling out and becoming rust. meters will be connected to the home's phone line and read <br /> There are no known human health effects from phosphates at automatically by computer. The meters are being replaced at <br /> the levels added for this type of treatment. In fact, certain no cost to the homeowner. Computer reading occurs in the <br /> brands of soda pop contain more phosphates than you will find early morning hours, and does not require the phone to ring. <br /> in Hugo's treated water. The new type of meter will greatly reduce the time required to <br /> Hugo's municipal water supply has always been safe. It is test- <br /> read the water meters and prepare bills, saving on system oper- <br /> ed daily by the City and closely monitored by the Minnesota <br /> ating costs. <br /> Department of Health. Homes that connect to the municipal system in the future will <br /> receive the new type of meter. Other meters in the system will <br /> be switched out as they need replacement. <br /> If you have questions on these projects, or the water system in <br /> general, please contact Mike Kriz, the City's Maintenance <br /> Supervisor, at City Hall. <br /> L G0 BULK RATE <br /> 07CffY HALL NEWSLMER POSTAGE <br /> 5524 Upper 146th Street North <br /> Hugo, MN 55038 HUGO, MN 55038 <br /> PERMIT NO. 21 <br /> OCCUPANT <br /> Dog Owners <br /> See Inside <br />