Lind Council approves back up chlorine systems for wells

The Lind Town Council went through a light agenda at their Oct. 10 meeting.

Council approved a contract for $2,850 to install a backup sodium hypochlorite system for Wells No. 7 and No. 8.

Mayor Jamie Schmunk said she spoke with Water Distribution Manager Joe Pessutti regarding issues with chlorine and maintaining the levels for the wells.

She explained when Pessutti conducted sampling for coliform, the residual system chlorine levels in the wells were below Department of Health guidelines.

He noted different factors for low chlorine levels, one being the high pH level in the town’s water syst...