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Mayor reports improved water levels after Pitcher well tie-in; nitrate sampling location confirmed

Cornish Town Council · August 19, 2026

Summary

Mayor Matt Leak said water levels at the Trenton well have improved since tying in the Pitcher well, and council confirmed that a nitrate sample will be taken at Dale Buxton's house per the state's blended sample agreement. The council discussed sending project plans to engineering firms and obtaining three bids before proceeding.

Mayor Matt Leak reported he "feels a lot better about the water levels at the Trenton well since tying in the Pitcher well" and asked councilmembers whether they had heard complaints about water taste or quality; none were reported. Council discussed sending the water project plans to engineering firms—Sunrise Engineering, Horrocks Engineering and suggestions from Clayton Richardson were noted—and emphasized obtaining three bids before selecting a firm.

On water sampling, Councilmember Brad Fisher asked why he needed to take the nitrate sample at Dale Buxton's house; Mayor Leak explained that location was chosen in agreement with the State to obtain the blended sample. The council did not record any reported water-quality complaints after the Pitcher well tie-in.

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