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Commission hears neighborhood water‑quality concerns; high dissolved solids noted
Summary
A commissioner raised concerns about local well water quality, saying total dissolved solids measured roughly 7,800 mg/L and calling the water 'too high to drink'; the Commission discussed infrastructure and the cost of whole‑house softening systems and potential municipal water solutions.
A Committee member reported neighborhood well water with very high total dissolved solids, saying levels were approximately "7,800 milligrams per liter" and that the concentration made the water unsafe to drink without treatment. Commissioners and staff discussed the potential cost of whole‑house water softening systems and whether extending municipal water service or other infrastructure investments would be feasible in affected neighborhoods.
Members acknowledged the issue as a substantial infrastructure challenge rather than a short‑term fix. The Committee member described the cost of household softeners and related plumbing as high and suggested the town continue to monitor potential grant or program options; staff agreed to collect more technical information to inform discussions with public works and grant partners.
