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Council reviews new-well test results; iron above MCL and flow rate still pending
Summary
Staff reported preliminary sampling for a potential new well found elevated iron (about 2.5 times the MCL) but otherwise acceptable contaminants; PFAS currently has no state MCL and flow-rate testing remains outstanding. Council authorized proceeding with ordinance readings if tests support purchase.
Staff briefed council on sampling results for a proposed new well and the possibility of purchasing the land. The engineer (speaker 9) said preliminary results show iron levels "just over 2 and a half times the MCL," but that iron is treatable through filtration. The office explained that the flow-rate (gallons per day) has not yet been determined and is a key outstanding metric before the city finalizes a purchase decision.
Councilors asked when the remaining tests would be available; staff said additional flow and sample work could return in one to two weeks. The engineer also noted PFAS readings were marked in the results but that a maximum contaminant level for PFAS has not yet been established by state regulators, so the results are difficult to interpret against a regulatory threshold.
Council discussed timing for ordinance readings needed for a land purchase and agreed to move forward with first reading and a second reading at subsequent meetings if final test results allow. Staff said they expect data in time for late April/May ordinance steps but cautioned the schedule will be tight.
Why it matters: A new well could provide additional water capacity for Perry but must demonstrate adequate flow and acceptable treatment needs; elevated iron would require filtration but is not necessarily disqualifying.
