New water tower brought online; residents and staff report equipment failures and billing dispute

Town water staff told the Edwardsport council on June 16 that the town’s new water tower has been switched into service and the old tower taken offline while repairs continue.

A water operator described steps taken to switch towers, reported a failed transducer in a pit that staff were scheduling to replace, and said a dehumidifier and an air conditioner in a utility room had malfunctioned. The operator also said staff used a small generator after discovering a power lock had been shut at the tower site and that the town had enough stored water for several days but that chlorine residual can fall when pumping pauses.

The exchange included a resident who said they were still receiving water bills despite ongoing problems with the system and disputed a town statement that a sample taken from their tap was "absolutely clean." Town staff responded that repeated sampling and flushing had produced clear samples in some checks and that staff would continue follow‑up. The clerk and staff said they would schedule repairs and confirm lab results.

Council did not adopt a formal resolution or new policy at the meeting; staff will pursue repairs and report back as needed.