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Town says water system odor traced to mixing during tank work; SCADA, battery backup under review
Summary
Councilors described a temporary taste-and-odor issue caused when work on the new tank and pump mapping pulled chlorinated, stagnant water into the distribution system; the town is treating lines and troubleshooting SCADA false alarms and a possible battery-backup problem.
Wallsburg officials told the town council on Sept. 5 that a recent smell and taste issue in the municipal water supply was caused when contractors attempting to fill a new upper tank inadvertently drew chlorinated stagnant water back into the distribution system.
Town staff said crews flushed hydrants, added chlorine at specified…
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