To prepare for this work, the tower’s water level will be naturally lowered by town usage to a point that the tower will no longer be supplying pressure, and the system pressure is maintained entirely by the Water Treatment Plant’s distribution pumps. The remaining water must be emptied through a release valve at the base, draining overland to the nearest storm water catch basin.
Throughout this project, the Town will be under Level 1 Water Restrictions, the lowest restriction level. While all systems have been fully tested and contingency procedures are in place, this precautionary measure ensures our water storage remains sufficient in the event of a water main break or emergency firefighting needs.
