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Wellsville reports successful well test; city to design pump house and return line
Summary
City staff reported a newly drilled well reached about 800 feet and tested at roughly 1,200 gallons per minute; the council said it will design a pump house and a return line to Lindley Reservoir and continue maintenance at Latham Springs.
City staff told the Wellsville City Council on Dec. 4 that a recently drilled municipal well reached about 800 feet and was tested at approximately 1,200 gallons per minute.
Speaker 1 said the well drilling reached about 800 feet, tested at 1,200 gallons per minute, and that the well casing extends roughly 100 feet into bedrock. The council agreed to proceed with designing a pump house and a return line up to Lindley Reservoir to tie the new source into municipal distribution.
Staff also noted ongoing maintenance work at Latham Springs, and emphasized the city’s priority to secure groundwater sources for residents. "We'll be designing the pump house and the return line up to the Lindley Reservoir," Speaker 1 said. The council characterized the test yield as "amazing" and directed staff to move forward with engineering and project planning.
Next steps include design work for the pump house and distribution connection; the council did not provide a construction schedule in the transcript. Staff said the city is closing on related loan financing the following day and will report progress to the council at subsequent meetings.
