The Town reported that water testing by Mountain West Water Works raised questions about whether the current chlorine type matches the mineral content of the supply. Staff commissioned a full chemical analysis of all water sources, and preliminary findings suggest all four chlorine pumps will likely need to be replaced with higher-capacity units suited to a different chlorine formulation at an estimated cost of about 4800 per pump, or 20000 total. Council discussion concluded with a plan to include approximately 20000 for pump replacement in the current budget, funded by reducing an existing Green Canyon pump and motor capital line item. Final expenditures will depend on forthcoming water chemistry and MPN test results, but this sets up a near-term procurement for four pumps and possibly related design and installation support, creating an entry point for water treatment equipment vendors and engineering firms.

Budget will be adjusted before third reading of the FY 2026–2027 appropriations ordinance to include...