County reports aggressive summer flushing, tower adjustments; EPD permit pending

Jul 16, 2026

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.

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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.

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