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Council discusses 15‑pound drop in water pressure and well operation
Summary
Council members discussed a recent 15‑pound drop in system pressure, reported a one-month well-depth decrease to seven feet at one private monitor, and recommended keeping the well pump on automatic to stabilize supply.
The council discussed a recent drop of about 15 pounds in town water pressure and possible causes, and urged operational steps to stabilize supply.
Chair asked staff (Tony) whether they had investigated the pressure decline. "I did," Tony said. The group noted the pressure drop appeared related to the well and tank behavior: the Chair explained that a drop likely indicates spring or source decline before the water reaches the tank.
John Starling (referenced in the discussion) reported that well depth readings had decreased by about seven feet over the prior month. Council members recommended keeping the well system on automatic to maintain the tank and system pressure and emphasized community conservation to reduce stress on the system.
No formal action was recorded on the item beyond these operational recommendations; staff will monitor pressure and adjust pumping as needed.
