Valve Maintenance and Repair Program at Peterborough, Ont.

The original crewone which was carried throughout the whole program consisted of: one foreman to drive the truck, take notes, and record work ; one hydrant operator to operate hydrants during tests and help in repairs ; two valve operators to open and close valves as required and to make necessary repairs; and two laborers to perform all major excavations. The crew was supplied with a f-ton express body truck which was equipped with necessary valve keys .and tools. For scheduling the program, the city was divided into six convenient areas, each containing approximately 200 valves. Each area was checked separately, and all work within it was completed before work was begun in the next. The possibility of failure to perform necessary repair work was thus reduced.