Engineer outlines eight-sample water testing plan; city to avoid flushing lines before sampling

Feb 25, 2026

City Engineer Dave Wildman recommended targeted bacterial and distribution tests — eight samples covering active and inactive homes and meters — and Recorder Howton agreed to coordinate testing and ask Public Works to avoid flushing the lines before sampling.

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At the special Feb. 25 meeting, City Engineer Dave Wildman proposed a specific sampling plan to help identify whether bacteria or distribution issues are causing residents' reports of smell and sediment.

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