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Tulare County staff warn of aging storm pumps, 28 lift stations needing inspection and upgrades
Summary
Staff showed photos of aging pump stations and control boxes, reported multiple long‑running maintenance needs across 28 lift stations, and said a 2015 repair estimate of about $705,000 likely has roughly doubled; staff recommended inventorying systems, standardizing control panels, and pursuing funding for prioritized replacements.
Tulare County staff told the Flood Control Commission that aging storm pumps and control systems across the county warrant immediate attention and prioritized inspection.
Randy, working as extra help with county flood control, showed photos of control boxes with exposed wiring, damaged meters, and vandalized equipment at pump stations in Tuleville, Orosi and Sultana.…
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