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Board says crews traced repeated leaks to old cast‑iron main on North Street
Summary
After repeated post‑paving digs and a Christmas‑Eve leak, leaders said crews traced a problematic line to an old cast‑iron main and ordered it cut and reconnected to a stable water main to avoid recurring road damage.
Chair described a recent sequence of digs following paving on North Street and said crews ultimately traced the problem to an older cast‑iron main from an earlier water tower. "We're not gonna pay you that street again with a 2 inch line in the middle of that street," the Chair said, explaining the decision to cut the improvised taps and tie residents into a sound main.
The board reviewed photos and asked staff to confirm reconnections for Emerald Street residents after the cut. Members discussed the history of leaks—including a Christmas‑Eve break—and emphasized the need to remove legacy connections that repeatedly damage newly paved surfaces.
