Groundwater might be the wave of the future when it comes to solving SJ’s water woes…TerrAtlantic Engineering coming back with the results of a groundwater study showing large reservoirs on the West Side near South Bay, out east and as far afield as Nerepis.
Researcher Dean Price warns groundwater might be easier to treat but it isn’t a magic bullet in terms of reducing chemicals but there could be savings for the city of 50 to 60 million dollars.
Mayor Mel Norton tells CHSJ News it’s clear that a better water treatment plan needs to be put into place and he would like to see funding finalised during the current mandate of Common Council.
Currently council is conducting a value for money study which is expected back in early 2013.
