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Wallsburg hears extended water-system update after well outage and SCADA alarms
Summary
Town staff detailed ongoing water repairs after a well went out of service, described dirty/air-filled water complaints, SCADA/alarm failures, manual valve operations and a failed flow meter replacement need; staff warned residents of likely service impacts while repairs continue.
Town water-system staff reported a multi-part problem affecting supply and monitoring: a well was taken out of service for repair, residents reported 'dirty' and air-filled water, and SCADA alarms and a flow meter malfunctioned during the same period.
A staff member summarized operational steps: an alarm set point on the upper tank had not triggered as expected, personnel have been manually operating pressure-reducing valves to manage levels, and a flow meter on the upper tank was not working and will need replacement (staff cited an approximate cost of $1,000). The staff member said the contractor estimated three weeks for some repairs, but town staff were pressing for a quicker resolution.
Council and residents discussed tank capacity and distribution after the system upgrade. One participant noted the new tank is five times larger than the previous tank (old: ~100,000 gallons; new: ~500,000 gallons) and raised concerns about whether the wells and pumps can reliably fill that volume, especially while the well is out of service. The staff member urged residents to reduce nonessential watering to help stabilize supply while repairs continue.
No formal action to change water rates or emergency measures was taken at the meeting. Staff asked residents to report low pressure or outages directly and said they'd post advisories on the town's channels while repairs continue.
