Water department reports progress on Rochester Crossing, lead-service replacements and tower erection

Jul 27, 2026

Water staff said Rochester Crossing lines were repaired and will be camera-verified before stormwater work; Rex Construction will return next week to complete lead-service replacements; tower erection is underway with painting scheduled for October and online target of Dec. 17, weather permitting.

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At the July 10 meeting the water department provided multiple operational updates. Staff said as of yesterday the Rochester Crossing contractor reported all lines in and not leaking; crews had addressed a few penetrations and staff planned camera verification the same day, with stormwater installation to follow if verification confirms repairs.

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