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South Shore reports major well pump failure; Chase Well Drilling repairs cost $18,078.40
Summary
The town reported a major failure of its main well pump; Chase Well Drilling repaired the pump at a billed cost of $18,078.40, of which city insurance paid $9,131.45. Pressure testing on nearby homes measured 48–50 psi (standard cited 40–60 psi).
Town staff told the board on Oct. 7 that the main pump suffered a major failure and Chase Well Drilling performed repairs that restored service.
Minutes record the billed repair amount as $18,078.40 and note that city insurance paid $9,131.45 toward that bill. Staff tested a few residents’ homes after the repair and reported pressures of 48–50 pounds per square inch; the meeting materials cited a typical range of about 40–60 psi.
The board warned residents there may be future planned outages while additional building parts and materials are awaited for the broader water project, and said staff will work on proactive notifications for planned outages. The board encouraged residents to bring questions to meetings or contact the city office for agenda placement.
