Keith Reeves

Hydrant leaking at 9th and Chestnut, guess this is the proof of the neglected annual servicing

Hydrant leaking at 9th and Chestnut, guess this is the proof of the neglected annual servicing

Among other things we have reported on here, this isn't the first time we've talked about the neglect of hydrants throughout Columbus. Here is a prime example of one severely neglected hydrant; it's hard telling how long it has been ... (Read 2027 times) 2 Full story

City Utilities admits they haven't focused on servicing hydrants

City Utilities admits they haven't focused on servicing hydrants

  We asked Keith Reeves, Director of City Utilities about the servicing of the hydrants throughout Columbus.   Curious to know, if you have a reason why the fire hydrants haven't been serviced properly in years throughout Columbus?  Do you have a plan ... (Read 1184 times) 1 Full story

City Utilities - Tipster says Fire Hydrants are not being serviced correctly

City Utilities - Tipster says Fire Hydrants are not being serviced correctly

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Columbus City Utilities starts repairing finish water main leak

Columbus City Utilities starts repairing finish water main leak

UPDATE - the water main repair has grown in size... The flag pole will have to be replaced! Talk about a costly repair job. ... (Read 1090 times) 0 Full story

30 foot geyser on Jonathan Moore Pike

Columbus Utilities Director says "no customer is inconvenienced"

  2011 was a difficult year for the water distribution staff.  Relocation work associated with the US 31 road project put our crews behind on leak repairs and new service installations.  We prioritized work based upon public impact and customer service ... (Read 522 times) 1 Full story

Columbus Utilities has a much bigger problem because of neglect, geyser may blow!

Columbus Utilities has a much bigger problem because of neglect, geyser may blow!

We took a trip out to the Southern Water Treatment plant out near the 4H fairgrounds today and discovered the leak reported back in August 2011 has grown in size and now is bubbling in a constant flow out the surface. You ... (Read 1742 times) 2 Full story

Columbus Utilities unable to repair 30' leak, looking for bids, could take months to fix

Columbus Utilities unable to repair 30' leak, looking for bids, could take months to fix

They have known about the leak since August (8 months) of last year, how many more months do you need? If I am not mistaken the pipe is only 8' deep. I know this because Southern Water crews are the ... (Read 406 times) 1 Full story

Columbus Utilities Director, Keith Reeves, now holds active license to practice engineering

Columbus Utilities Director, Keith Reeves, now holds active license to practice engineering

Since our reporting of the improper titled "Engineer" at the Columbus Utilities office, the director, Keith Reeves has now renewed his Engineering License with the State of Indiana. This is a step in the right direction; Now Columbus is compliant ... (Read 621 times) 4 Full story

Ed Bergsieker, Utilities Engineer taken from Facebook

Columbus City Utilities Has Engineer Title, without license - repeat of Franklin?

According to Indiana code, municipalities cannot use the word engineer in a job title unless the position is filled by a professional engineer. ... (Read 1135 times) 3 Full story

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