Glendale hears water report: apparent 15 million-gallon discrepancy; new well work set for June 30

Town staff told the Glendale Town Board that work at the Hops well site is complete and that a well driller is slated to mobilize June 30, with 2–3 weeks of drilling expected. Chair noted the town’s usage study indicates a major discrepancy in the water accounting and outlined next steps.

"According to that information, we are missing 15,000,000 gallons annually somewhere," Chair said, explaining the gap appears between the municipal tank and downstream private meters. Staff described possible meter-reading and backfeed issues that could cause apparent double-counting or under-counting in the system.

Why it matters: the town’s ability to supply potable water determines how many new hookups the system can reliably support. The usage study referenced by staff suggested that even with the new well in service, current documented capacity would support only about six additional hookups before state compliance concerns arise without further upgrades.

Board members and staff discussed technical remedies and options that a developer could pay for (for example, a higher-power pump or additional infrastructure) to enable more lots to be served. Chair said upgrades could be funded by developers seeking approval for larger subdivisions, but the documentation and checklist must be completed before preliminary plat approval.

Next steps: staff will continue meter-data analysis, and the board scheduled follow-up items tied to the subdivision checklist and the well project timeline. The drilling mobilization and new well production were presented as likely to increase supply, but the town also flagged continuing metering and accounting work before committing to additional hookups.