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Residents ask board to re-evaluate $1.1M in proposed water upgrades
Summary
Public commenters urged supervisors to reconsider a $1.1 million package of water-system projects and asked whether UV treatment could reduce the need for new wells and chlorination. A resident highlighted a $300,000 well and broader capacity figures appearing in the packet.
During public comment, resident Martin Konkle flagged several water-system projects in the board packet and urged the board to closely examine whether planned new wells are necessary given current system utilization.
Konkle said the packet lists a proposed $300,000 well and other capacity upgrades that together total roughly $1.1 million. He questioned whether a previously discussed ultraviolet (UV) sanitation system might reduce or eliminate the need for added chlorination infrastructure and some new wells: "So that's a $300,000 well," he said, urging staff and supervisors to evaluate alternatives and consider shelving the well to review options together.
Board members and staff responded that the county will look into right-of-way and capacity details, and staff noted the project's scope will be revisited as the budget and procurement process continues. No formal vote was taken; the board asked staff to provide more information and said the item would remain under consideration.
