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Belvidere council approves emergency repairs to Well No. 10, waives bidding and committee referral
Summary
The Belvidere City Council on May 5 approved emergency repairs to Well No. 10 after officials reported a failed check valve and deteriorated column pipe; the council waived committee referral and competitive bidding to allow immediate work and authorized up to $189,925 from the water depreciation fund.
Lede: The Belvidere City Council on May 5 approved emergency repairs to Well No. 10 after the city’s public works director reported a failed check valve, corroded column pipe and worn pump components that required immediate replacement.
Nut graf: Director Anderson told the council the pump assembly for Well No. 10 — a high‑volume northside well that has been in service about 10 years — showed holes in the column pipe and worn bearings and bowls. With two other wells offline, the director recommended installing a temporary 6‑inch pump to provide roughly 1 million gallons a day while ordering a permanent assembly; the council approved an emergency package and funding to restore the well.
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