County approves expanded Spring Valley test well after crews find larger aquifer

Jun 19, 2025

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.

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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.

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