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Council authorizes state‑certified drawdown test and camera inspection for Martin’s Flat well exploration
Summary
After months of slow drilling at Martin’s Flat, council directed staff to proceed with a state‑certified drawdown test and camera inspection; the contractor will telescope to a smaller bit to attempt faster progress and two test-pump options (leaving existing pump vs. using a test pump/camera) were considered — council favored the more thorough pump-out and camera approach.
Council discussed slow progress on the Martin’s Flat well, where drilling rates have slowed to about four inches per hour. Staff and the driller recommended a telescoping test — reducing borehole diameter to see if drilling rate improves — so the team can determine whether they can reach the Navajo sandstone and appropriate water quality.
City staff presented two drawdown/test-pump options: use the…
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