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Work session flags water‑system maintenance, stuck transducer and reservoir contingency
Summary
Staff described a stuck transducer in a northside well that complicates pump repairs; participants said the ability to pump to an upper reservoir provides a contingency while they evaluate recasing, new pump columns or other repairs.
Unidentified Speaker (S5) reported trouble with a well transducer that is hung up inside a pump column and making removal difficult: "they missed that tube...the transducer is hung up down in the well," S5 said. Staff explained options would include replacing pump column components or recasing the well if necessary, but noted the city can currently mitigate shortfalls by pumping to an upper reservoir using a recently updated motor.
Speakers said they had not yet lowered water levels to the point where the full extent of damage is known, and described a narrow window to repair before peak summer demand. The group said the issue is being monitored and that they hope further work can avoid a full recase, but they were clear that outcomes depend on pipe and pump condition when crews reach the depth.
Why it matters: The stuck transducer affects operational redundancy in the water system; while the upper reservoir and motor upgrades provide temporary relief, significant pump or casing work could be costly and require procurement and crew time. No formal action was recorded at the work session; staff said they would continue repairs and monitor water levels.
What comes next: Field crews will assess the condition when water levels allow; staff will report status to the commission if recasing or major pump works are required.
