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County reports aggressive summer flushing, tower adjustments; EPD permit pending
Summary
Echols County staff said the county is conducting aggressive summer flushing, adjusted water-tower operating levels, reported average use of about 100,000 gallons per day, and submitted the required EPD permit, which is pending approval.
County Manager Alan Levesque told commissioners the water system is undergoing aggressive summer flushing to maintain water quality and that water-tower operating levels have been adjusted to improve circulation. Levesque recorded average county water use at approximately 100,000 gallons per day and said staff is monitoring distribution performance.
Levesque also reported that the required Environmental Protection Division (EPD) permit has been submitted and that approval is pending. Commissioners did not take a formal vote at the workshop; the report was informational and staff will continue operational adjustments as needed.
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