Council approves Well 3 project after MSA brief; testing to include PFAS and radionuclides

Aug 19, 2025

Council approved plans for Well 3 after MSA reported SRF environmental clearance and a Finding of No Significant Impact; staff will test water at 100, 200 and 300 feet, including PFAS and radionuclides, to determine pump-setting depth. Phase 1 is funded by ARPA grant dollars.

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The council voted to approve plans, specifications and estimated costs for Well 3 after a presentation from Sarah Fosbinder of MSA and a discussion about testing protocols. Fosbinder said the project is divided into two phases: Phase 1 (drilling) will be bid Aug. 26 with completion expected in the spring; Phase 2 (well house design and construction) will follow water-quality results and test pumping. “We did finally get the SRF environmental clearances. The finding of no significant impact was issued last week,” Fosbinder said.

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