For information and to apply, click here or contact The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.ĭuring the inspection, information and documentation needed to establish priorities should be gathered, and a full-bound written inspection report that includes a detailed evaluation, photographs, and recommendations of needed repairs, code updates, and a detailed cost estimate for each item should be included in the inspection. The District is an award-winning wastewater agency which has been a leader in protecting the Chicago area water environment for over a 120 years. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is seeking a visionary Executive Director. Structural damage can also cause leaks, and if the location of the underground tank has recently experienced an earthquake, then it should be inspected immediately to insure no structural damage or leaks have occurred. If the system has experienced a noticeable drop in water pressure, a sudden occurrence with rust or air in the water supply, an unexplained sudden increase in water use, or water loss greater than 10%, then a leak may be suspected and priority attention is required.

The best way to make sure leaks do not go unnoticed is to get the tank inspected regularly and monitor the distribution carefully. However, leaks detected and repaired early may only incur minor costs. Unnoticed leaks are costly occurrences in underground water tanks, and many may only be found when they become visible at the surface, or when a collapse occurs. Water quality and distribution monitored closely reduces the risk of contamination and water loss, and repairs made promptly will reduce property damage, liability, and possibly insurance.ĭetecting and repairing leaks may be the most cost-effective way to conserve water in an underground water tank. Documentation must be accurate, consistent, easy to analyze, current, and accessible to be a useful tool in deciding priorities and establishing a plan. To reduce operating costs and conserve water, tanks must be inspected, cleaned, and maintained regularly. Underground potable water tanks can be a cost-effective way to store healthy drinking water, but only if they are maintained properly.

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