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<br />CDM <br /> <br />Section 2 <br />Profile of Existing Water System <br /> <br />2.6.9 Distribution System <br /> <br />Erie is responsible for the maintenance and repairs of all pipelines within the <br />distribution system that are not on private property. Erie began to replace older <br />pipelines in the system in 1989. Currently, the majority of original problem areas have <br />been replaced and the majority of the distribution system is newer than 1989. <br />Residents may report water leaks by calling the following hotline: (303) 591-2811. Erie <br />also flushes hydrants and waterlines as routine maintenance procedures. <br /> <br />Erie has historically implemented a leak detection program in older/historic areas of <br />town. Last year, Erie expanded the leak detection program to the newer Northridge <br />and Melody subdivisions. These subdivisions were constructed in 1997. Erie plans to <br />continue to implement this program, focusing on portions of the distribution system <br />each year. <br /> <br />Erie meters the majority of its service connections. Unmetered water has historically <br />consisted of water used for fire fighting, street cleaning, sewer cleaning, and flushing <br />of water lines. A meter replacement program was initiated in 2005, where meters <br />older than 10 to 12 years are replaced at Erie's expense. Approximately 400 meters are <br />replaced each year. Erie also monitors the quality and quantity of water treated at its <br />water treatment plant. <br /> <br />DRAFT <br /> <br />2-15 <br /> <br />\\DENSVR1\PROJECTS\9228 - ERIE\CONSERVATION PLAN\REPORT\DRAFT PRIOR TO PUBLIC REVIEW\CONNIE FORMATTED\SECTION 2.DOC <br />