This week, the Rabun County Water and Sewer Authority (RCWSA) heard the April 2024 report from General Manager Brendan Thompson. “The April 2024 ending balance on the RCWSA Operating Bank Account is $154,567.57. April 2024 Water System Total Billings were $395,126.09. April 2024 Wastewater System Total Billings were $236,006.76. April 2024 Water and Wastewater Total Billings were $631,132.85. April 2024 Accounts/Receivable (A/R’s) were $164,936.43 as of 4-30-24. For the South Water System, Lake Rabun WTP pumped to distribution system volume for March 2024 was 26,174,000 gallons. Pumped to distribution system volume for April 2024 was 27,539,000 gallons; an increase of 1,365,000 gallons or 5.2% from March 2024 to April 2024. Customers’ April 2024 meter readings were done April 23, 2024. Bills were sent out May 3, 2024. One new connection for the month of April 2024. Brittni Parks Curtis. Unaccounted for water volume for the month of April 2024 was 11.13%. For the North Water System Status, Little Tennessee WTP pumped to the distribution system for March 2024 was 19,518,000 gallons. Pumped to distribution system volume for April 2024 was 18,921,000 gallons; a decrease of 597,000 gallons or -3.1% from March 2024 to April 2024. Please note that the RCWSA’s Standard Operating Procedures has water from the LTWTP being brought to the Mountain City’s Distribution System and that Multitrade has shut down operations permanently. Meter Reading and Bills sent; same times as the South Water System. No new connections for the month of April 2024. Unaccounted for water volume for the month of April 2024 was 57.11%. Total Water System Unaccounted-For volume percentage for the month of April 2024 was 29.85%. At the Rabun County Water Reclamation Facilities and Collection Systems, regular preventive maintenance on motors and machinery and we are constructing a Distribution and Collections Storage Facility at Stekoa Creek WRF. One new connection for the month of April 2024. Sam Rumsey.” In addition, fire hydrant maintenance and valve exercising is ongoing system-wide.