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Council backs staff to study temporary booster‑pump fix for Highlands pressure issues
Summary
After hearing consultant analysis Nov. 18, council directed staff to pursue predesign of a temporary regional booster pump and check‑valve system to raise high‑elevation pressures from the ~450 psi gradient to a ~510 target as an interim measure before a permanent fix. Staff stressed the option is temporary and depends on power reliability and further design work.
Council directed staff Nov. 18 to proceed with a predesign study and accelerated procurement strategy for a temporary regional booster‑pump solution to address low water pressure in higher‑elevation Highlands neighborhoods.
RH2 consultant Ewan described the concept: divert supply into a booster station that raises the hydraulic gradient to about 510 from the existing ~450 for…
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