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Utility staff report Dec. 18 water‑tower switchback and dirty water incident
Summary
Utility staff explained a Dec. 18, 2024 dirty‑water incident tied to MCWC's transfer to a new tower south of town; the contractor switched back to the old tower while the issue was resolved, per meeting minutes.
At the Dec. 23 meeting Mike Beaner explained a dirty‑water occurrence on Dec. 18, 2024 tied to MCWC’s attempt to switch to a new water tower south of Humboldt. According to the minutes, the transfer “did not go as planned” and MCWC switched back to the old tower until the problem could be resolved. The board recorded the explanation during the water report; no specific remediation plan or timeline was included in the minutes.
The board did not record a vote or formal action on the water incident during the meeting. Beaner’s report also included other utility items, including televised sewer work between Annway and Jefferson after reported backups in that area. Residents with ongoing water concerns were not listed in the minutes; the Finance Officer and utility staff are the contact points for follow‑up.
