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Buena Vista staff report progress on new surface water treatment plant, warn of ongoing operational demands
Summary
Public works staff briefed trustees on steps to move from groundwater to surface water treatment, ongoing punch‑list work, gallery well development, increased reporting and possible personnel additions. Staff said the plant is producing treated water and the town’s 2024 consumer confidence report showed no violations.
Public works staff gave a detailed operations update on the town’s water treatment plant and distribution system during the May 13 meeting.
Staff said the town has transitioned from primarily groundwater treatment to a surface water treatment plant that brings water through new infiltration galleries and compliance filtration units. Staff described continuing punch‑list work on construction contracts (Rice Lakes, JHL) and a short extension of contracts into July to ensure final items are completed.
Operations staff reported that the new galleries are still developing and…
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