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Clarkston hears multi‑town water project outline as officials weigh an $8–$14 million regional pipeline and well
Summary
Officials described a county water‑district plan to interconnect five towns and drill a new well; initial cost estimates range from $8 million to $14 million, to be split among participating towns, with short‑term tie‑ins also under consideration.
Council members described a Cache County Water District proposal to eventually interconnect the water systems of several towns, including Trenton, Newton, Amalga, Cornish, Lewiston and Clarkston.
The mayor said short‑term connections — for example, Trenton tying into Cornish — could free up water in nearby tanks and ease local shortages. He also described a longer‑term option: drilling a new well on the east side of the valley and building pipeline to feed multiple towns. Council discussion put an initial project price at roughly $8 million to $12 million to reach Trenton’s tank, with an additional roughly $2 million estimated to extend service from Trenton to Clarkston, bringing a possible total near $14 million.
Council members noted the project would be a long‑term undertaking requiring cost‑sharing agreements and potential interlocal arrangements for operation and maintenance. They discussed alternatives such as pooling staff or hiring a single regional water manager and stressed that the project is not imminent; initial efforts focus on short‑term interconnections where nearby lines already exist.
No formal action was taken; council members said they will monitor Cache County Water District meetings and consider regional coordination as plans and cost estimates firm up.
