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<br /> Proposal: Page 3 of 3 <br /> hydrant valves, services, blow-off valves, air release valves, control valves, main size and <br /> material types. <br /> Field Assistance -- At least one full-time knowledgeable utility service person to <br /> accompany leak detection surveyors and provide field assistance. This would include, <br /> but not be limited to, opening valve and meter boxes, operating valves, flushing fire <br /> hydrants, or blow-offs, handling customer contacts, and assisting SAWS surveyors as <br /> needed. <br /> Coordination -- The utility will provide coordination with both the leak detection crew <br /> and with repair personnel. This will insure minimum delays looking for access points <br /> during the survey, and in pinpointing leaks for repair crews. <br /> Documentation -- Timely reports on repair of detected leaks showing repair date, types <br /> of repair, and estimates of water loss for the Leak Detection/Location Program records. <br /> Notification Procedures -- Procedures for notifying customers of owner's leaks. Personal <br /> contact - utility's doortags - etc. <br /> Locations ( areas) where water should not be shut off (e.g., hospital zones, home dialysis <br /> machines, industry ). <br /> Locations where noise interference may be encountered ( e.g., construction areas, pump <br /> stations, pressure reducers ). <br /> Locations where safety may be a concern ( e.g., vicious dogs, overly protective residents, <br /> mains on private property ). <br /> Locations of malfunctioning system controls ( e.g., storage tank overflows, check valves <br /> back leakage, pressure or altitude valve malfunctions, suspected or potential water loss ). <br /> Brief system and area tour. <br /> In advance of survey, public notification through or newsletter about the survey, and <br /> scheduled dates. SAWS can provide the utility with a draft of a proposed press release. <br /> - <br />