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Trustees debate splash‑pad water use after report of millions of gallons; staff to study hours and controls
Summary
A trustee raised an email claiming the village splash pad used up to 6.1 million gallons; staff said that figure represented a top‑end nonstop estimate and gave a working estimate near 4 million gallons per year with activated switching, and trustees asked staff to study limiting hours while the system’s switch and controls are evaluated.
A trustee told the board that an emailed usage estimate put splash‑pad water consumption at about 6,100,000 gallons, prompting a substantial discussion about aquifer strain, costs and possible operational limits.
Staff clarified the 6.1 million gallon figure was a high‑end estimate that could occur if the pad ran nonstop…
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