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DPW: Water /Sewer Divisions continued from previous page were installed and their respective data, which has given us more accurate reads, was entered into the billing system thereby reducing the number of estimated accounts by 38.5 %. This brings us another step closer to full automa- tion. • As a result of an accelerated 3 -year program to repair the Town's fire hydrants, over a third of the hydrants were addressed this year. • A May 2006 flood caused a break in the main shaft of one of the four pumps at the North Lexington Sewer Pump Station. This caused a domino effect whereby motors and grinders had to be replaced in FY07. A partial reimburse- ment from the State reduced the damage cost to the Town. Steps are being taken to prevent similar occurrences. • Assisted the Engineering Division with the road- resurfac- ing project by providing mark -outs, materials, and emer- gency service. • Responded to emergency water and sewer repairs day and night, keeping service interruptions to a minimum. Repair and Replacements Water main breaks repaired .................... 25 Water service leaks repaired .................... 22 Hydrants repaired .......................... 682 Hydrants replaced ........................... 12 Service control valves repaired .................. 55 Street control valves repaired ................... 10 Water services renewed ....................... 12 Sewer services replaced ........................ 2 Sewer services camera televised ................. 28 Sewer main blockages repaired ................. 15 Sewer service blockages repaired ................ 22 Sewer manholes repaired ...................... 21 Sewer mains flushed and cleaned ......... 58,200 feet Storm drains flushed and cleaned ........ 22,250 feet New Installations Outdoor watering meters ..................... 200 Water meters ............................. 21160 Water services ............................... 8 Sewer services .............................. 39 Water and Sewer Rate Study Committee ROLE: To advise the Selectmen regarding the methodol- ogy, structuring, and assumptions made in determining the water and sewer rates; to consider the feasibility of continuing to appropriate funds through the water and sewer enterprise accounts in lieu of tax payments; to examine the strengths and weaknesses of the inclining block rate system and consider the assumptions made to determine the accountability of direct and indirect charges that are part of the rate setting process. The Committee considers the impact of any recommended changes. APPOINTED by the Board of Selectmen: Chair Loren Wood, Kathryn Benjamin, Paul Chernick, Lorraine Fournier, Ann Gilbert, Dave Laredo, Jim Osten, Wade Tambor, and Bruce Williams. Selectmen Liaison Richard Pagett. Appropriation Liaisons John Bartenstein and Richard Eurich. DPW Liaisons Bill Hadley and Dennis Meehan. HIGHLIGHTS • Consulted with and advised the Town regarding imple- mentation of the recommendations contained in the Committee's 2005 Report. • Studied and reported on the issues surrounding the use of Evaporative Cooling Towers. The Committee's work was completed, so it was dis- solved by the Selectmen. 2007 Annual Report, Town of Lexington Page 41