Town Administrator outlines water-system testing, possible pump replacements after unexpected positive tests
May 26, 2026
Town Administrator Mr. Akin told the Star Valley Ranch council that lab work is underway to diagnose errant coliform positives and that mineral content may be reducing chlorine effectiveness; staff proposed budgeting $15,000–$20,000 for up to four replacement pumps pending lab results.
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Town Administrator Mr. Akin said the town has been managing a cascade of water-system problems for the past three weeks and has engaged outside labs and vendors to diagnose the issue. He told the council that a firmware update may have triggered intermittent control issues and that, while operators have restored automated controls, mineral content in the spring water could be limiting chlorine effectiveness.
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