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Council weighs major water projects and approves $830,490 change order to finish BLM South test well
Summary
Cedar City discussed a proposed $17M chlorine-disinfection project, Cedar Canyon Springs treatment, Martin’s Flat and Rush Lake wells, and radio-read meters; council approved a change order of $830,490 for KP Ventures to finish the BLM South test well and reallocated funds from previously-budgeted projects.
Cedar City staff and council spent the largest portion of the meeting on the city’s water capital priorities, reviewing state-ordered disinfection requirements, source development and funding options.
City staff told the council the Utah Division of Drinking Water has required systemwide chlorine disinfection; staff proposed keeping a $17 million placeholder for the full project in the tentative budget while negotiating a six‑month re-evaluation period with the state and building a temporary chlorination station (estimated about $100,000) at the Cross Hollow tank to meet short-term compliance.
The council also discussed Cedar Canyon Springs, which the Division of Drinking Water has identified as under the direct influence of surface water.…
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