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G&O reports Well 1 is producing about 330 gpm; council told maintenance may be needed
Summary
G&O engineer Nancy Wetch told the Soap Lake City Council that Well 1 is producing roughly 330 gallons per minute versus an expected ~1,000 gpm, and recommended maintenance or recalibration; staff will review G&O's follow-up recommendations.
Nancy Wetch of consulting firm G&O told the Soap Lake City Council that Well 1 is producing about 330 gallons per minute, well below the roughly 1,000 gallons per minute the well should be producing. "Currently this well is producing at 330 gal/minute. It should be around 1000 gal/min," Wetch said, adding that the discrepancy points to possible maintenance needs such as cleaning or equipment recalibration.
Council members discussed options for next steps and the likely need for G&O to return with a scope and cost estimate. Wetch said the immediate next step is a targeted inspection and equipment check to determine whether cleaning, recalibration, or replacement is required. No formal motion was taken during the report; Council asked staff and G&O to develop recommendations for action and potential funding paths.
