Water & Sewer Line Leaks
As we have advised several times in the past, the association has had in the past and continues to experience water line leaks. These not only effect the lateral and main lines that the association is responsible for, but also the homeowner lines from the shut off valve into your home. Many owners have had to replace their own defective leaking lines, and the association has replaced many common lines, and has a number of additional lines that must be replaced.
In the past, for the most part, the association replaced one or two lines a year due to leaks that be;. came evident. This was budgeted for in our annual budget, and did not create any real problem financially. Recently, the North Brunswick water company notified us of 5 leaks that they had detected, and they required immediate repair/replacement due to the drought that was being experienced.
After much research, the Board of Trustees decided to hire a professional contractor to sonar test all of the water lines in the community. The results of this testing have recently been received and reviewed by the Board. Management is currently obtaining competitive bids for this work to be done. The Board will select the contractor once the bids have been reviewed, and the Board has checked the contractor’s references.
Since this work will involve the unanticipated repair of 7 sewer lines as well as 12 water lines, the cost for this work is not currently covered by the budget. The Board has approved that the budget be changed for the remaining months in this year, to cover this expense. Notice will be sent to the community advising of the monthly increase in the budget once the contractor has been chosen. Unfortunately, due to the nature of this problem, the repair/replacement must be undertaken as soon as possible.
August 2002 Newsletter Contents
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