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Clyde Park council hears that town is in nitrate testing violation; schedules outside testing and equipment purchase
Summary
Council member Brian Eckenrod reported the town needs a new pH meter (about $800) and that a nitrate sample is required after chlorination because the town is currently in violation; the council authorized scheduling APE for testing and to measure reservoir overflow.
Council member Brian Eckenrod told the Clyde Park Town Council on April 14 that the town needs to replace its pH meter (estimated at $800) and must take a nitrate sample at the well house after chlorination because the town is currently in violation of testing requirements.
Eckenrod said he and staff have been meeting with Jesse of Great West to resolve an overflow issue at the reservoir. The council agreed to hire APE to assist with pH and nitrate testing and to measure the reservoir overflow; Council member Teresa Saari moved to schedule APE, Council member Dave Sarrazin seconded, and the motion passed.
The minutes record that the town will pursue the testing and overflow measurement, and that scheduling and reporting of results were assigned to town public works personnel. The minutes also note the council plans to secure a new pH meter (estimated cost $800) to support ongoing monitoring.
What this means for residents: the town identified a regulatory lapse for nitrate monitoring and has authorized outside testing to clarify compliance and address the overflow issue. The council did not record a timetable for public notification of test results in the minutes; results will be reported back to the council at a later meeting.
