Daniel council flags water risks from proposed Daniel Canyon mining; lead/copper testing and spring flows discussed
Council discussed lead-and-copper sampling, recent drops in spring flows, meter replacements, and a proposed gravel/limestone pit in Daniel Canyon that council members said could threaten Stormhaven springs; members proposed drafting a letter of opposition and continuing water-system monitoring.
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Council members received an update July 7 on water systems and sampling. Staff reported lead-and-copper tests were completed and some results returned; additional sampling remains scheduled. The town’s spring flows have declined in recent weeks, with staff reporting notable drops in gallons-per-minute at the springs used by the Daniel system.
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