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Dakota halts water-tower cleaning after residue found; larger tank and winter insulation planned
Summary
Board stopped water-tower cleaning after finding residue described as "Caulk"; inspections cited hyper‑chlorination as a likely cause and the village plans a larger pressurized tank and winter insulation of tank and lines.
Board member Alisha Lizer reported the Village halted a scheduled cleaning of the village water tower after board members and contractors observed a residue described in the minutes as “Caulk.” The board said Cady Aqua Store inspected the tank and attributed the residue to an issue with hyper‑chlorination; an environmental engineer (Rimkis) and outside advisors including John Cabelo and Andrew Chesney were also contacted, and the IML attorney has been informed.
The minutes state that the village’s current pressurized tank cannot run for long periods and that the board will procure a larger tank and insulate the tank and service lines for winter. No dates or vendor contracts were recorded in the minutes; board members instructed staff to pursue written documentation from inspectors and any vendor proposals before proceeding. The water‑tower issue appeared in the board’s new‑business discussion and drew follow-up assignments for staff and counsel.
