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Preventative Maintenance <br />Longterm preventative programs and measures for the City's existing <br />water system will help reduce the risk of emergency situations. The <br />City of Hugo staff has a number of programs to help reduce these <br />risks. <br />The well pumps are critical to the system's supply and do wear out <br />with time due to their extensive use. Public Works Operations staff <br />checks pump oil, bearings, and packing each weekday. Staff changes <br />the pump oil in the spring and fall of each year. Well pumps are <br />annually inspected by a well contractor to ensure proper operation. <br />Annual well functions inspected include voltage, flow rate, vibration, <br />water level, and other maintenance issues. In addition, pumps are <br />pulled and serviced, rebuilt, or replaced as necessary every seven <br />years. <br />The water distribution system components are inspected and replaced <br />when appropriate as part of the City's annual street reconstruction <br />projects. Fire hydrants are flushed twice a year and gate valves are <br />periodically exercised to confirm they are in proper working order and <br />to identify issues within the distribution system. Storage facilities are <br />cleaned and inspected every five years and repainted as necessary. <br />)GO 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE <br />DRAFT Dec14-17 <br />for review only <br />91 <br />COMPREHENSIVE WATER SUPPLY 214 <br />AND DISTRIBUITION PLAN <br />