Council hears detailed water update as town tests new well; possible low pressure expected

Glendale council members and public-works volunteers updated the council June 18 on ongoing water work: drilling, pump tests and repairs to a cracked casing. Councilors warned residents that a pump test and associated operations could cause low pressure over the next several days.

Public-works representatives said the town is producing more water from the existing well and the new well, but capacity remains constrained by existing lines and tank storage. Staff and a council member said a new storage tank is the next recommended infrastructure investment to stabilize pressure and supply.

The council reviewed operational contingencies: limiting water draws during tank curing and pump testing, and a recommendation that residents prepare for short-term low-pressure periods. Council members praised volunteers and staff for long hours maintaining supply during drilling and a recent fire response.

Next steps: continue pump tests, monitor pressure and, pending funding and design, pursue construction of an additional storage tank to improve reliability.