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Elk River <br /> Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING <br /> TO: FROM: <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Eric Volk - Water Superintendent <br /> John Dietz—Chair <br /> Al Nadeau— Vice Chair <br /> Daryl Thompson—Trustee <br /> MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: <br /> March 18, 2014 1.4 <br /> SUBJECT: <br /> Water Fluoridation Quality Award <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> The water department once again earned the Centers for Disease Control 2012 Water Quality Fluoridation <br /> Award. This award recognizes municipal water systems that monitor and control the fluoridation of their <br /> water to maintain the dosage within the required limits. To earn this award,the water department must <br /> complete daily fluoride samples, annual state required fluoride samples, annual raw water fluoride <br /> samples, and a monthly fluoride report. <br /> DISCUSSION: <br /> This award shows the dedication and knowledge of the water operators monitoring the wells on a daily <br /> basis. The water operators must ensure that fluoride is being injected into the system at a steady and <br /> reliable rate. There is only .6 parts per million margins of error.The target is 1.2 parts per million. Their <br /> dedication to producing quality drinking water to the residents of Elk River shines through when an award <br /> such as this is given to the water department. <br /> ATTACHMENTS: <br /> • 2012 Water Quality Fluoridation Letter from the Minnesota Department of Health and certificate <br /> from the Centers of Disease Control <br /> jirIei'! Page 1 of 1 O I n F O B I NATURE <br /> Reliable Public <br /> Power Provider POWERED Ta SERVE <br /> 2 <br />