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Public Works reports 1.2 million gallons pumped daily; PFAS tests show no detection

Hines Common Council · July 14, 2026
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Public Works Superintendent Lewellen reported the city is pumping about 1.2 million gallons of water per day, lagoon readings around 150,000, and that the required biennial PFAS tests returned no detections; staff also completed oil changes on deep well pumps.

Public Works Superintendent Lewellen told the council the city is pumping about 1.2 million gallons of water per day amid recent heat and that lagoon readings are near 150,000; staff performed seven manual meter readings and brush work around the lagoons.

Lewellen said the city completed its second round of PFAS testing (state-mandated every two years) and that both tests showed no detection. He also reported oil changes on the deep well pumps were completed this week.