BEFORE YOU DIG - Please remember to call for underground utility location before you do any
digging. The toll free number is 1-800-962-7962. It is the law that you must call and request at least 2 full working days in advance so that underground utilities have a chance to mark out their respective lines. If you do not request a stakeout you will be subject to all costs and fines applicable, including injuries and death caused by your negligence.
INSIDE AND OUTSIDE WATER METER READINGS - This Department asks that all property owners/renters read their water meters inside and outside for corresponding readings. If there is a discrepancy between the two meters please call us. We try to read inside readings periodically but it is not always possible because of conflicting work schedules. It is to the consumer’s advantage to detect a meter problem as soon as possible.
Please keep the area around your remote water meter clear so that it can
be read easily.
DOUBLE CHECK BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES - These devices are required on all new construction and
when there is a change of property owner. We highly recommend it on all meters. Final readings for property sold will include inspection for the double check valve. We also recommend expansion tanks. Pressure regulators are also suggested. All irrigation meters must have backflow prevention devices.
WATER SUPPLY SECURITY - In an effort to protect our water supply from vandalism, the Water Department is asking everyone to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity around fire hydrants or anything that may involve the water system. Please call me during the workweek at 795-9919 or at home at 795-9303. If I am not available, please call Jon Dewart at 795-3770. If neither one of us is available, call the Sheriff’s Dept. - 911.
FIRE HYDRANTS - For your safety and that of your neighbors, please keep the fire hydrant by your house clear of trees,
shrubs and snow. This is crucial in case of a fire and for the maintenance of the hydrant.
Town Employee Identification - If someone from this Department comes to your door
saying he is from this department and needs access to your house regarding your water or sewer, he will be driving a marked Town of Somerset truck and will have Town employee identification. If this is not the case do not let them in and call this Department immediately at 795-9919.
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