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City warns of reduced water production after major well pump failure; asks residents to conserve
Summary
City staff reported a mechanical failure of an 8‑inch pump at a major well that has reduced water availability by about 750,000 gallons per day. Crews moved in to begin repairs; staff said repairs could take days to up to two weeks depending on parts and urged residents to follow existing water‑use restrictions.
City public works staff told the council that one of the city's primary wells suffered a mechanical failure and that crews were working to remove and repair or replace the 8‑inch pump.
A staff presentation said the failure has reduced production by approximately 750,000 gallons per day and that temporary measures (using another northwest pump station) offer only limited capacity because those pumps require recharge periods. "It's taking us out about 750,000 gallons a day," a staff member said. Staff described a 24‑hour chlorination and flushing process after the pump is reinstalled; sampling and clearance would follow before returning the well to regular use.
Staff said parts availability will determine the timeline and that, if a replacement pump is not on hand, manufacturing or obtaining a part could extend repairs into the next week or two. Council and staff asked residents to follow the city's existing emergency water‑use guidance and conserve where possible; staff noted the city had budgeted and implemented water‑use measures to stretch supplies during the outage.
The mayor and council thanked public-works staff for rapid response and asked staff to provide updates as the repair progresses.
