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Libby officials report multiple water-main leaks and a vulnerable lower reservoir; repairs and funding next steps outlined
Summary
City staff told the Libby City Council about recurring water-main leaks on Reese Court and other streets, an emergency plan for the lower reservoir and dam, and planned staged repairs to filtration tanks and pipeline work pending funding.
City staff told the Libby City Council that a series of water-main failures and long‑standing infrastructure problems have produced repeated leaks on Reese Court and elsewhere, and that the city is developing short‑term fixes and a capital plan for larger repairs.
The report, delivered during the council’s regular meeting, said crews identified multiple leaks in September at a trailer park and nearby streets. Staff said some leaks were previously unidentified mains not shown on maps; crews disconnected and replaced several old lines, installed new curb stops and meter pits, and rerouted leaking flows to stabilize a failing bank. City staff said peak observed leak rates fell from about 2 gallons per minute to roughly 1.1 gallons per minute…
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