Since 1996 the Village has contracted to obtain Drainfield Montioring Services from the North Houghton County Water and Sewer Authority.  This is an authority established between Calumet Township and the Villages of Calumet and Laurium, and serves our community pursuant to contract. Utilizing this service enables the village to avoid the costs including but not limited to hiring and procuring licensing for an additional employee.  The additional employee and risks involved in performing the duties would also lead to an increase in our liability and worker insurances, and the cost of obtaining, insuring and maintaining equipment necessary to perform the services would also add additional expenses. Use of their services yields an estimated annual savings of $2400.00.