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Committee hears explanation of low reservoir levels; city lowered reservoirs for ODNR work and a stuck valve deepened drawdown
Summary
Staff told the Parks and Rec Committee that reservoirs were intentionally lowered for an ODNR hazard mitigation project and that an operational problem (a stuck valve) caused a deeper drawdown; natural rainfall is expected to refill the reservoirs, and staff discussed historic pumping options and temporary signage to clarify reservoir access.
Sunbury City staff told the Parks and Recreation Committee April 2 that the reservoir levels remain low because the city lowered the water to accommodate hazard‑mitigation work required by ODNR and to install new pumps and drains; staff also said a valve became stuck during the drawdown and caused the level to drop further than planned.
A staff member explained the project history: the reservoirs were lowered to allow contractors to cut a notch in the concrete and to replace…
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