Instructions for VSA Volunteers
- If anyone will not be available for the week on the schedule that is
assigned to her or his name, she or he should try and find a
replacement for that time, maybe trading off with someone who will
be there when she or he will not. Failing a tradeoff or other
arrangement please get in touch with Bill Manser via e-mail
(williammanser@msn.com) so he will know there is a problem and
can make alternate arrangements to cover the spot. For last minute
"whoops events" call Bill at home (973 425 9285), and leave a
message if he is not there.
- Please continue to make readings until the next VSA confirms to you
that he or she is ready to take over.
- Leaving a message that receives no response may mean that the
next VSA is out of town.
- Please call the next VSA near the beginning of your week so there is
time to find a replacement if needed.
- If you notice any deviations or problems with the water system,
please call our licensed operator, Agra Environmental & Laboratory
Services first. Their phone number is 973-989-0010.
- An example of a problem might be that a chlorinating pump is not
ticking away while the water pump is in operation. It is possible for a
pump to loose prime or even to fail, allowing water that is not
chlorinated to be sent into the system, and, while this is not
necessarily a major problem (as we have not had any contamination
events), it is possible for there to be contamination, which is why we
are doing this in the first place (as well as fulfilling a state mandated
requirement). Another example of a problem might be low or high
amounts of water being pumped, which could indicate a developing
problem - either a bad pump or controller (low), or a leak in the
system (high.
- Both Mike and Max are familiar with the operation of the Lakeshore
water system. Mike's cell phone is 201-841-1075 .
- If you are unable to talk directly to someone at Agra, please leave a
message with them and:
try to contact William Manser at 973-425-9285
if there is no answer please leave a message, or
e-mail to williammanser@msn.com for non urgent problems
Many thanks again to all of you for your important and continuing
contribution to our community.