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Newton reports reduced spring flows and 40% reservoir level; secondary meter installations begin
Summary
Council heard that Birch spring is at about 250 gpm, Looslie‑Buttars at about 40 gpm and the town reservoir is at 40 percent; the council noted this will require cutting use by more than half and that secondary water meters are being installed block by block.
At the April 8 meeting, Council member Jed Woodward reported that the town’s springs are running lower: Birch at about 250 gallons per minute (gpm) and Looslie‑Buttars at about 40 gpm. He said the reservoir is at 40 percent and that the lower flows will require reducing water use by more than half.
Woodward also reported that the town has begun installing secondary water meters and that installation will proceed block by block. The council did not take a formal vote at the meeting but recorded the operational status and noted the need to review the town budget and potential rate or conservation measures at upcoming budget hearings.
The minutes list the reservoir level and spring flows as the operational facts presented; councilors did not set a specific conservation ordinance at the April 8 meeting.
