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Council hears water system update; councilor to seek grant for major well project
Summary
Councilors discussed recent water system upgrades (8-inch line to tank), vent and leak issues at the water tank, and a planned presentation to the water board this summer seeking grant funding for a larger well/rehab project that councilors estimate could cost about $1 million.
Councilors and staff discussed recent work on the town water system and plans to pursue larger funding. Staff reported completion of a project that rerouted supply from the spring to the tank and upgraded piping to an 8-inch line; the upgrade cleared sand from the wellhead box and improved flow. Councilors noted a continuing leak at a tank vent and agreed the vent location (around mid-tank level) likely contributed to overflow and reduced usable storage.
The council heard that the next step is a presentation to the water board, probably in August, to request grant funding for a larger well project. Staff said the total project could approach $1 million and that securing a low-match grant would be important. Councilors discussed that accepting some grants can require rate adjustments; staff said they have not increased water rates recently (water remained at $33 on the most recent bill) but noted the town may need to raise rates to qualify for some grants.
No formal funding or rate changes were approved at the meeting; staff will prepare documentation and data for the water board presentation.
