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Wauconda moves to address Well 8 pump decline, staff to solicit contractors; road design work advancing for Orchard Hills
Summary
The village reported declining pump efficiency at Well 8 and said HMG provided a $32,800 proposal to evaluate and rehabilitate the well; the board authorized staff to proceed. Staff also said road-design work for Orchard Hills/Gossel Road is ahead of schedule, enabling earlier procurement next year.
Village staff told the board on Oct. 21 that Well 8 has experienced a drop in pump efficiency, from roughly 350 gallons per minute to about 200 gpm. Staff recommended soliciting qualified contractors to pull and evaluate Well 8 and to provide repair recommendations if needed. The current fiscal-year budget includes $200,000 for the project; staff said HMG provided a proposal for $32,800 that includes construction management if needed.
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