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Ludlow commissioners set RFQ and discuss long-term Thompson/Orion water-line work
Summary
Commissioners directed staff to issue an RFQ for engineering qualifications by April 1 and discussed valve installations, state funding outreach, and timing for long-term pipe replacement for Thompson and Orion Avenues.
Commissioners discussed a multi-step approach to resolving recurring dirty-water reports on Thompson and Orion avenues: short-term in-home filters and isolation valves, and a longer-term capital project requiring engineering design and state approvals. David Rose, Chairman, said he would like staff to "get the RFQ to engineers to receive qualifications by April 1st," so the town can choose a designer and prepare funding applications.
Penny Wu said staff already submitted project materials to the State Drinking Water program for funding guidance and that the State offered direction on extra water tests and sample locations. The commission discussed risks of unlooping distribution lines, equipment lead times, and combining potential sewer work with water replacement to reduce costs; staff will return with engineering proposals and written updates at future Water Commission meetings.
