Gates County schedules emergency meeting after main well output falls sharply County staff reported a primary well’s production fell from roughly 680 gallons per minute to about 280 gpm, the contractor accepted responsibility for a casing issue, and commissioners discussed an emergency meeting to authorize immediate repairs or new drilling.

Gates County faces a critical water supply crisis as main well production plummets from 680 gallons per minute to just 280, prompting urgent discussions for emergency repairs and new drilling.

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Gates County advances water upgrades, pilots reverse-osmosis treatment and pursues new wells County staff told commissioners they've launched a reverse-osmosis pilot, will advertise multiple water transmission and school pump-station projects for competitive bids (pre-bid March 12), and are pursuing permits and funding—including SRF and USDA options—to repair wells and address fluoride levels. Commissioners were asked to authorize staff to seek state reallocation of roughly $284,912 to keep an emergency well project moving.

Gates County is making strides in enhancing water quality, launching a reverse-osmosis pilot, and tackling fluoride issues head-on!

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