Water system being monitored closely despite rumors

Despite rumors of the lack of operational water wells on the city’s system, one official said Wednesday afternoon that all of the lines are currently working properly.

Water Superintendent Mark Tilghman said during the frigid temperatures and inclement weather, there have been no water main breaks on the city’s system.

“There’s a rumor out there that there’s only one water well working in the city and that’s simply not true,” Tilghman said. “Thank the Lord that there have been no breaks out there, but with the threat of an inch of ice, we want to urge citizens to be prepared.”

Tilghman said with snow and ice on the ground, the water department’s mobility is slow in case of a line break on the system.

“We’ve had some customers with pipes being frozen and that’s what we’re facing right now,” Tilghman concluded. “Sleet is one thing, but ice is another. This will impact our response time in case of a break.”

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