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Culbertson council approves mandatory hookup to town water, bars new private wells in town limits
Summary
After a public hearing, the Culbertson Town Council approved Ordinance 248 to require connection to the municipal water system and prohibit new private wells within town limits. The council voted with no objection following one public comment against the measure.
The Culbertson Town Council adopted Ordinance 248, "Mandatory Connection to Municipal Water System," following a public hearing on May 11, 2026. The ordinance, which was introduced for first reading on April 13, 2026, prohibits new private wells within town limits and requires properties to connect to the town water system where available.
Mark Nelson moved to approve the ordinance and Abe Rumsey seconded; Mayor Todd Gabriel noted the hearing record included one public comment opposing the change. After discussion the council registered no objection and the motion carried.
Council members said the ordinance addresses long-term system planning and public-health considerations by consolidating water service onto the municipal system and clarifying the town's regulatory position on private wells. The ordinance was reviewed by the town attorney before the public hearing.
The ordinance's next procedural steps will be implementation and notification to affected property owners; the council did not specify an effective date in the hearing record. The town clerk will publish the adopted ordinance as required and complete any required notifications to county and state agencies.
