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Boswell council hears resident drainage concern as new well runs at about 30% and micro‑surfacing set for September
Summary
Water Superintendent Jim Turner told the council the town’s new well is at roughly 30% capacity and staff are investigating causes; resident Linda Criswell urged action on chronic yard flooding while the council heard that BF&S plans micro‑surfacing work beginning in September.
Boswell Town Council members heard an update on municipal water and drainage infrastructure on Aug. 13, 2024, as the town prepares seasonal street repairs.
Water & Street Superintendent Jim Turner told the council the town’s new well is operating at about 30% capacity and staff are looking into the cause. Turner also noted the wastewater superintendent was out for the week and that park staff were assisting in plant oversight temporarily.
Resident Linda Criswell raised concerns about repeated flooding at her corner, saying heavy rain events overflow nearby field tile drains and push water south through town. Turner responded that the town’s drainage system is functioning as designed but that its capacity is insufficient to handle extreme downpours when surrounding agricultural tile systems increase flow into town.
Separately, BF&S representative David Buck said contractor Chris Oaks is expected to begin micro‑surfacing work in Boswell as soon as he finishes projects in Montgomery County, with work projected to start in September. Council members did not set a firm start date at the meeting.
The council did not adopt any new policy or funding change at the meeting; residents seeking relief for chronic flooding should expect follow‑up from town staff about possible next steps and constraints related to system capacity.
