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County approves expanded Spring Valley test well after crews find larger aquifer
Summary
The county approved a $133,400 change order to extend drilling of a Spring Valley test well to about 560 feet after crews discovered a deeper aquifer producing higher flow. The extended drilling is funded by an existing grant; staff will solicit bids for retrofit/pump installation next.
The Board of Supervisors approved change order number 1 to the construction contract for Spring Valley test wells on June 17 after well drillers discovered water-bearing formations below the originally planned test depth.
Special Districts Administrator Robin Foray told the board the original contract called for drilling to 300 feet at a cost of $147,000, but during drilling crews encountered rock layers and a deeper aquifer. The driller extended drilling to approximately 560…
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