The twenty year old water potable fill station at 800 block of West Broadway is being replaced. The potable fill station has had a multitude of issues such as it’s flow meter and card reader. The water is not for drinking. It will take between six to eight weeks to replace to potable fill station. It will cost around $75,000 to tear down and replace the station. The revenue of the portable fill station when operating will be over $1 million.

Key Takeaways:

• The water department is replacing a broken 20 year old potable water fill station.
• The new fill station will run more efficiently, which would generate greater revenue for the city.
• While the water is potable, it is not intended for drinking but rather, for industrial use.

“”It’s been treated,” he said. “It’s not raw water; it’s not treated wastewater. It’s potable, but the purpose isn’t for drinking.””

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