Staff says hollow-jet intake modifications could extend water access but cautions about continuous use
Utility staff described hollow-jet bypass inlets installed years ago that can draw water at low pool levels, but warned the hollow-jet system wasn't designed for continuous operation and could be damaged if run full-time.
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Staff explained that bureau work to add hollow-jet bypass inlets provides a way to draw water when lake levels fall below the normal intake, which could help Page maintain supply during low-pool conditions. "They took an inlet off of the hollow jet tubes," staff said, describing the bypass connection and how it can feed the town's pumps.
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