Residents press Huachuca City for water‑system upgrades and smart meters during CDBG hearing

Several residents told the council that the town’s water system needs evaluation and repairs, and some urged replacing meters with smart units that report usage by the hundreds of gallons. Frances Mock said, “The water is bad, the past 7 years my dog doesn’t even drink the water,” describing longstanding taste and pipe issues in her neighborhood.

Town Manager Suzanne Harvey responded that the town conducts required monthly testing and submits results to ADEQ, adding, “Our water is absolutely good.” SEAGO staff advised that a SSP planning/design application could fund assessments and that implementation could follow with regional-account CDBG money or other sources such as WIFA or USDA if the project is shovel-ready; the presenter also noted the town could prioritize water meters as part of a broader water-infrastructure project.