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Council presses staff after Gothel Hill emergency 8-inch main installed; Christian Health Center still reports low flows

Hawthorne Borough Council · October 16, 2025
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Hawthorne engineers and administrators reported that an 8-inch emergency water main on Gothel Hill has been installed and is in service, but hydrant tests and service to Christian Health Center show continued low flows; staff described tuberculation in older cast-iron lines and said further investigation and possible additional replacement work are needed.

Engineer Joe Byrne told the council the Gothel Hill Road emergency 8-inch water main has been installed and is in service, but Christian Health Center continues to experience low flows. "The water main has been installed and is in service," Byrne said, while adding that the Christian Health Center "is still currently experiencing low flows" and that staff will perform additional tests and hydrant installations to measure performance.

Administrator Eric…

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