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Bloomville fast-tracks water tower plans after second leak identified
Summary
Bloomville officials reported a second leak in the town water tower on Jan. 6, 2026; the operator has arranged an inspection and is working with the town engineer to accelerate plans for a replacement tower.
President Logan Reinhart opened the Board of Public Affairs meeting on Jan. 6, 2026, where Water/Sewer Operator Levi Webster told the board a second leak has been identified in the town water tower and that he has contacted a local contractor to inspect the structure and provide a quote this week. Webster said the repeated failure has led him to work with the engineer to fast-track plans for a new water tower.
Why it matters: Repeated leaks in a municipal water tower can affect service reliability and require capital projects that may take months to design and fund. The board’s decision to accelerate planning signals the town is treating the problem as a priority for system reliability.
Details: Webster reported that because this is the second leak, the town's engineer is being engaged to move the water tower replacement plans more quickly. A local contractor has been asked to perform an inspection and deliver a written estimate within the week. The transcript does not specify estimated costs, a construction timeline, or funding sources.
What comes next: The operator will receive the contractor’s inspection and quote and continue coordination with the engineer on expedited plans; no formal funding vote or project authorization was recorded at the Jan. 6 meeting.
Ending: The board set its next meeting for Jan. 20, 2026, where updates could appear if the contractor or engineer reports back.
