Wells 7 and 11 Completion and TTHM Compliance
Summary
Two wells unfinished for a decade must be completed by year's end under a state mandate. The only bid came in at ~$9.4 million against a $1.7 million budget, so the city will negotiate directly and may rely partly on litigation proceeds.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Corrected bid value was ~$9.4 million vs. a ~$1.7 million original budget; final cost is unknown until negotiations conclude.
Everyone who drinks Lemoore's water — the wells must be finished to meet safe drinking water standards.
Ratepayers could bear additional costs if litigation proceeds don't cover the completion.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — September 15, 2026
The new water treatment plant is in state testing; once the permit lands, a ribbon cutting will mark compliance with chlorine byproduct limits and better water quality, including ahead of future PFOS rules.
City Council — February 17, 2026
Two wells unfinished for a decade must be completed by year's end under a state mandate. The only bid came in at ~$9.4 million against a $1.7 million budget, so the city will negotiate directly and may rely partly on litigation proceeds.
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