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The water that we send to customers gets used and is returned to us via 530 miles of sewers for treatment at our wastewater plant. In 2445 we treated 12.1 billion gallons, an average daily flow of 33 million gallons. As part of that process, solids are removed and converted to high quality biosolids, rich in fertilizer and sail conditioning value. The WWTP produced alrrrost 4,000 dry tons of biosoiids, which are applied to farmland. Testing to ensure quality is critical for efficient operations. We are particularly proud of the Environmental Services Laboratory which received a perfect score on its annual review. In 2005 the lab was certified by the State Department of Health to perform chemical analysis of drinking water. It i~ one of the few wastewater labs in the state to achieve that certification. The lab also monitors the groundwater at Frederickson Park. We save significant expense by having the capacity tv do this work in-house. Our sewer crews cleaned and maintained the main lines, catch basins and manholes to keep the system running efficiently. Using drag lines and buckets ar jet rodders, they make sure that the effluent can keep flowing. This crew also keeps the retention basins cleaned and mowed. Their initiative to plant wildflowers in some of the basins nvt only reduces labor costs, but adds beauty to the landscape. For some people, nothing is more beautiful than a freshly paved street. In 2005 South ~~: ~~s ~,: ~T " 4~ T ~ ~~ ~~` -_'_ ,= Bend was looking gorgeous to them, With the resources provided by the Wheel Tax we were able to boost our street paving and repair program to a high production level. These dollars are allowing us to make up for years of under funding from MVII and LRSA distributions. Last year we resurfaced 293 blocks of streets (about 24 miles). We did over 1,000 inlay patches and completed crack sealing on 412 blocks. These preventive maintenance procedures help the paving to last until we are able to schedule a full repaving. We also used over 370 tons of cold patch this year to fill potholes. Our RoadPatcher unit has been a great success, increasing our efficiency and helping us respond more quickly to pothole complaints. We are bringing a second unit online which will help us reduce the number of potholes present at the beginning of the winter season. Being ahead of the A-20