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Council told reservoir levels, leak searches and chemical adjustments are keeping water service stable
Summary
Officials reported recent water samples show no contamination, reservoir levels are near the spillway, leak detection is ongoing and staff discussed chemical adjustments and equipment needs to maintain service during drought conditions.
Town staff reported that recent potable-water samples showed no contamination, while the town’s reservoir was measured “3–4 inches up at night” from normal levels. Officials said extra pumping and limited staff hours are being used to maintain service amid drought conditions.
Public-works staff and Quality Water discussed leak detection options (including free leak-detection resources), a need for a butterfly valve and other hardware upgrades, and chemical adjustments to address high magnesium levels. Councilors were told the sludge pond is partially cleared, with one section cleaned and concerns noted about rock and use of the sewage truck.
Mayor Lexie Mayfield read an email from Ryan Holcomb explaining that some newly installed meters were “zeroed” and that estimated reads and unauthorized adjustments had affected billings; staff said mid-cycle meter issues had been corrected.
