Personnel costs were $191,047.65 for the year representing a 13.51% increase from 2019. Utility costs were $92,906.70 which includes electric and natural gas representing an 8.29% decrease from 2019. Chemical costs were $155,851.25 representing an 11.91% increase over 2019. 1,187 tons of salt compared to 1,038 tons in 2019 and 3,870 gallons of sodium hypochlorite compared to 3,815 gallons in 2019 were used to treat the water.

Maintenance costs were $115,014.11 representing a 7.33% increase compared to 2019.

VII. CONCLUSION

In reviewing our water system, 2020 was another successful year. All monthly and annual reports to the Ohio EPA and Ohio Department of Natural Resources were submitted on time. All lab testing was completed as required. We met or exceeded all Ohio and Federal EPA requirements and regulations. Our OEPA NPDES Surveys were conducted in February 2019 and no violations were found. The next survey will be conducted in 2024.

We continually look at ways to optimize our treatment process in order to maintain high water quality at the lowest cost. Some recent accomplishments include replacing faulty micro-switches, rebuilding process valves, adjusting treatment sequences, and more closely monitoring regeneration cycles on the softeners. We replaced the system controls at 210 Shafor and 120 Springhouse which allows us to better monitor and adjust the treatment process. In 2017 we continued to improve our water treatment plants by replacing the original softening media in the four filters at 210 Shafor Boulevard. All process valves on these four units were completely rebuilt to assure accurate operation. In November 2019 we replaced the original softening media in the three filters at 120 Springhouse Road. All process valves on these three units were completely rebuilt in 2020 and 2021.

In looking forward, we will continue to seek ways to operate the water plants in the most efficient manner producing the highest quality water possible.