WATER – A total of 42,532,280 gallons of water were treated and delivered during May. 19,060,000 gallons from Alder Creek treatment plant; 8,086,000 gallons from Brownell Springs and 15,386,280 gallons purchased from City of Portland. Peak day production was 1.7 MGD on May 21st. 3.96 inches of rainfall were recorded at the water treatment plant site during the month with a peak of 1.0 inches on the 24th.

WASTEWATER – A total of 32,440,000 gallons of sewage were treated and pumped to Iseli Nursery for irrigation use. Maximum flow was 1.9 MGD on the 25th, with 0.9 inches on the 24th and 0.52 inches on the 25th. Monthly rainfall recorded at the plant was 2.95 inches with a peak of 0.52 inches on the 25th. 700,350 gallons of sludge were dewatered and processed. Monthly Average Effluent BOD was non-detectable. Monthly Average Effluent TSS was 15.0 mg/l. Monthly BOD and TSS limits do not apply when effluent is used for irrigation purposes. These figures are shown to demonstrate treatment efficiency. Total coliform on May 21st was 24.6 MPN (most probable number) exceeding the 23.0 MPN permit standard for class B recycled water. Aeration basin #2 was drained in anticipation of the renovation work to take place later in the summer

STREETS – City crews began relocating or adjusting utilities at several sites in Proctor Blvd. and US 26 for the ODOT ADA ramp project. Weeds and tall vegetation on City right-of-way were mowed.

PARKS, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS – P,B & G staff prepped irrigation systems in City parks in preparation for summer.