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Getting the Public, City Staff, and Elected Officials to Understand An overview of MS4 related issues within Duluth Erick Fronden and Ryan Granlund Utility Resources Specialists Sediment Impacts Utility Infrastructure Utility
An overview of MS4 related issues within Duluth Erick Fronden and Ryan Granlund Utility Resources Specialists
Sediment control isn’t something most people think about Builders typically will try to work without control measures to save cost Track out is one of the only effective complaints Public is becoming more aware
Discussion with homeowners goes a long way Builders will begin to know what is expected Discussion at permit process
Water
Water Breaks
Valve and Hydrant Replacements
New Construction
Pipebursting
Gas
Leaks
New Construction
Regulator Stations
Sanitary
Breaks
Collapses
Cleaning
I&I reduction
Storm
Ditching
Infrastructure Repair
Ponds
BMP Maintenance
Water Main breaks require immediate response City Staff is in emergency mode to restore lost utility service Average of 141 main breaks per year in 2000-2010 2010-2020 main breaks slightly less Large amount of sediment loss during a main break City Staff now required to carry sediment control devices in service trucks to
keep de-watering clean
City Staff needs to juggle infrastructure failures and other tasks BMP Maintenance can fall behind when infrastructure is failing
Better Communication of maintenance priorities Document and track inspection Organization Coordinate directly with construction staff
Elected officials rarely come from utility background Budget constraints can put increased pressure on staff needed for inspections It can help if higher level groups can physically see the impact of rate
increases and the need for improvements in stormwater management and improvements
Communication is everything Building a relationship with the public and builders Displaying with challenges with transparency