Politics & Government
St. Charles Facing 500,000-Gallon Daily Water Shortage, Officials Say
City officials say an additional water source is still needed as demand continues to outpace supply.
ST. CHARLES, IL — The city of St. Charles is facing a daily water shortage of about 500,000 gallons even as a new well project nears completion, according to city officials.
Leaders say the city needs to find an additional shallow aquifer well to support long-term growth and meet increasing water demands, according to Shaw Local. Officials are expected to approve a four-year agreement with drilling company Layne Christensen Company, which will cost about $350,000 annually to continue searching for a new water source.
A second well project on Ohio Avenue is expected to be completed in 2027, but officials say the city still remains under capacity, Shaw Local is reporting.
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“Our goal is to try to find a large shallow well,” Wilson said. “Anywhere from 1,000 to 2,500 gallons per minute is the goal. We’ll continue to drill, looking for different locations so that we can find a shallow well for future production and future projects.”
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