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DPW facility geothermal tests favorable; Select Board scheduled follow-ups with boards and committees
Summary
Town staff reported that preliminary geothermal test-well results at the proposed Public Works site showed limited shallow ledge and suitable bedrock below ~40 feet, a finding that supports feasibility; the Select Board and staff scheduled further outreach to several boards and noted Board of Health oversight for any well drilling.
Acton staff reported to the Select Board on March 17 that initial feasibility work for a proposed Public Works facility at 14 Forest Road yielded encouraging geothermal test results.
Select Board member Dean said preliminary reports from the test wells indicate limited near-surface ledge and outwash deposits, and that bedrock favorable for well installation was encountered at…
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