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Low-cost pump fix boosts Bruceville-Eddy water flow; monthly metrics reported
Summary
Staff reported a pump reroute that raised flow from 70 to 94 gallons per minute after a sub-$3,000 modification, yielding roughly 34,560 extra gallons daily (about 12.6 million annually); the water report also showed improved loss percentage and production/usage figures.
City water staff described several operational changes and monthly performance figures that the council highlighted as positive developments.
A staff member said a Westwood pump was rerouted to draw from a ground-storage tank rather than pumping directly against the elevated tank, a change implemented for under $3,000. The speaker said the modification raised flow from 70 to 94 gallons per minute, producing an estimated 34,560 additional gallons per day and about 12,600,000 additional gallons per year, reducing the city’s need to purchase water.
The water report presented to council noted the system pumped 932,000 gallons more than the previous month and stated that billed/sold water represented about 49% of pumped water; the loss percentage was reported at 5.27% (an improvement relative to the prior period as stated in the meeting).
Council members praised Gene and Johnny for the operational idea and asked staff to continue providing monthly performance updates and to bring any larger capital or funding needs to future meetings.
