The city has contracted crews to tackle inspections on the northeast side, starting with East Drive and marching westward, all while staying north of the very busy Oak Ridge Turnpike. It's all about making sure our taps keep flowing with water that's safe and our infrastructure remains on point.
According to the City of Oak Ridge, this is simply a visual inspection of meter boxes to identify what kind of material your service line is made of. They'll be poking around meter boxes which might involve some light landscaping, we're talking clearing out those overgrown shrubs or pulling out whatever's been tossed on top of the box. If your meter's been hiding under a leafy veil or got buried under last fall's leaves, now's its time to shine.
Good news for homeowners who dread that knock on the door, no disturbances here. The City of Oak Ridge says, "You do not need to be home during the inspection," and even better, the crews won't come ringing your doorbell or asking to step inside. The inspecting crews will be riding in vehicles sporting the City of Oak Ridge logo, so no need to worry about having to puzzle out who's parked at your curb.
If you want the lowdown on this water inspection initiative, or maybe just peace of mind that it's all legit, give the Public Works Department a call at (865) 425-1875. They're the folks with all the answers on keeping Oak Ridge's water system in tip-top shape. And let's face it, sometimes it's just good to hear a friendly human voice on the other side of the line, confirming that it's all an everyday part of maintaining the flow of water we rely on.
