Exploratory borings identify two promising replacement well sites; further design and testing planned

Jan 22, 2025

Consultants reported results of exploratory borings for Baxter's water system. Two locations showed favorable conditions and preliminary pump testing; staff recommended designing replacement wells (labeled well 5 and well 6) and continuing site-specific drilling because subsurface conditions vary across the area.

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City engineering consultants reported the results of exploratory borings and monitoring at the municipal well field during a Baxter council work session, concluding that two locations appear promising for replacement water-supply wells and that further design and testing are needed.

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