Commission seeks corrective-action plan for Ridge Road water-pressure issues affecting fire response
Aug 12, 2026
Commissioners directed staff to seek a documented corrective-action plan and cost estimate to address low water pressure on Ridge Road, which commissioners said could affect ISO ratings and fire-flow capacity; responsibility between the city and county was debated.
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Commissioners spent substantial time Aug. 11 discussing chronic low water pressure on Ridge Road, a problem they said could reduce fire suppression capability and affect the county's ISO rating. Several commissioners described the area as being served by city water lines or overlapping service territory, and they debated who should pay for larger mains or line relocations.
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