PROJECTS Projects within the Valparaiso Lakes Area Conservancy District and projects for LAC Utilities VLACD * Study of the watershed so as to design and install a more responsive outflow device near the Valparaiso City Utilities Plant off of Calumet Avenue. * Study of a flocculent that can help reduce not only the sediment flowing into the Chain of Lakes but also the nutrients. * Various properties are being looked at for purchase. These may be reverted back to a peat bog status to help filter sediment before entering the Chain of Lakes or additional storm water storage to lessen the impact of flooding. LAC UTILITIES * Is looking at the possibility of installing additional hydrants in the Blackhawk Beach area. * Is looking at the costs involved in replacing several lengths of older galvanized water mains in the Blackhawk Beach area. * Is continuing with the "Inflow and Infiltration" study of the sanitary sewer system. This will help reduce cost to our customers by reducing the treatment costs of ground and rain water in the sanitary sewer system. * On-going meter replacement system. Homes are being outfitted with a radio read water meter. This will improve accuracy and lessen the costs of meter reading. * The Valpo-American sanitary sewer replacement job is nearing final completion. The main has been installed and the final invoices are being reviewed for accuracy. The LAC Utility had received a stimulus grant of 40% or approximately $123K to help this project. * Fire hydrant maintenance and painting is going on all through the District. Hydrants are being brought up to grade, rebuilt if needed, and all old paint removed. Three (3) coats of paint and a topping of clear coat are added to help the hydrant withstand the weather better.
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