The city is making repairs to a well to keep the non-fluoridated water source available to residents.
In 2002, the old church well was put in operation so people could access non-fluoridated drinking water. People can fill containers at the new pump station built on the site.
However, since then, the well has had rust build-up on the casing. The city council just authorized a bid to Widdison Turbine Service for about $19,000 to clean the well casing and thus keep the pump in operation.
Brushing the well casing is expected to extend the well’s life for another 10 years. The work being done also includes installing an additional small pump that uses solar energy, which will provide 20 gallons per minute pumping without any electricity or fuel.
Two bids were submitted for the work. The high bid was Peterson Brothers Drilling Company for $24,901.19.
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