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Elk River ^- SUMMER 2019 <br /> Municipal Utilities <br /> THE CURRENT <br /> WATER TOWER WORK THIS SUMMER <br /> OUR The Auburn Street Water Tower will undergo a scheduled reconditioning.It will receive <br /> MISSION structural modifications and restoration to comply with regulations and standards,as well <br /> as appearance and safety improvements.Originally constructed in 1993,the 500,00o gallon <br /> To provide our customers spheroid-shaped tower was last repaired in 2014. <br /> with safe,reliable,cost- <br /> effective and quality A commitment to safety and quality drives <br /> long-term electric and ERMU to perform these updates as soon as they <br /> water utility services. become necessary,and that same commitment <br /> To communicate and shapes how they are performed.All work done <br /> educate our customers will meet local,state,and federal regulations. <br /> in the use of utility <br /> The tower will be surrounded by a curtain during ,- <br /> services,programs, <br /> policies and future plans. this process to contain the debris caused by <br /> These products and removing paint,which is not classified as lead or <br /> services will be provided chromium-based. <br /> in an environmentally <br /> The work,which is scheduled to begin in July,will <br /> and financially <br /> responsible manner. take approximately ii weeks to complete. <br /> Keeping Your Utilities Clear <br /> OUR The utilities equipment on your property serves an important purpose for you and your <br /> VISION neighbors.If landscaping or objects interfere with ERMU staff's access to electric meters <br /> on your home,or transformers in your yard,it can endanger workers and disrupt service. <br /> Provide exceptional Please review the diagrams below to learn how much room ERMU requires for maintaining <br /> services and value to utilities.It's also important to note that a fire hydrant needs three feet of clearance all the <br /> those we serve. way around.If there are obstacles in front of your fire hydrant,it can delay lifesaving efforts. <br /> While working on your lawn this summer,be sure to trim bushes and trees around utility <br /> meters.If there is not sufficient space for the safe operation and maintenance of the meter, <br /> OUR our technicians reserve the right to remove items that are in the way.When you add <br /> VALUES new plants to your yard,please be aware of their potential size and growth pattern.We <br /> appreciate your cooperation in keeping a safe working area around any utilities that may <br /> 0 INTEGRITY be located on your property. <br /> OQUALITY <br /> 0 COMMUNICATION 3fn +aft CI <br /> � t 6ft <br /> OSAFETY <br /> IONS" <br /> `� COMPETITIVE <br /> N <br /> Required clearance for transformers Required clearance for electric meters <br /> ERMUMN.COM I 763.441.2020 I 13069 ORONO PARKWAY I PO BOX 430 I ELK RIVER, MN 55330-0430 <br />