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Toquerville hears tank repair update and raises concerns about district drought plan that would require 20% cuts
Summary
Public works staff reported the city’s new 2-million-gallon tank has failed the drop test and divers will inspect it; council also discussed a regional drought contingency plan that could require a 20% water-use reduction at Stage 2 and asked staff to press for clearer definitions and protections for local water rights.
City staff briefed the Toquerville City Council on two water items May 20: a technical update about the city’s new 2-million-gallon tank and a broader discussion of a Washington County regional drought contingency plan being proposed by the conservancy district.
Tank update: Darren, a city staff member overseeing construction, said the new tank has not passed a “drop test” and the current plan is to have divers place caps on the inlet and outlet and inspect sleeves and seams. The contractor schedule calls for divers in about two weeks. The contractor and developer remain responsible under warranty for addressing the defect,…
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