'New Water Source' Public Meeting Held

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WELL NUMBER 14

A 'new water source public meeting' was held this morning in city hall for new water well number 14, on Fairhope Avenue behind the elementary school, as required by ADEM before it can be brought into service.

A project engineer said the well is 220 feet deep and being permitted for 480 gallons per minute, which could increase with time.

ADEM will do its final inspection next week, he said.

(The city currently has 11 operating wells; a well 12 is not being used due to high iron content.)


Well 14.


 

 

 

 

Location: Fairhope, AL 36532, USA

Comments

Anonymous said…
All's well that ends well
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Anonymous said…
Turn off the water & you turn off then growth
Saturday, August 02, 2025
Anonymous said…
Chamber of Commerce and Realtor Associations won't let that happen.
Saturday, August 02, 2025
Anonymous said…
I wonder if the aquifer is being drawn down faster than it is being replenished, due to residential and commercial overdevelopment. I would like to see that question answered.
Sunday, August 03, 2025
Anonymous said…
The ADEM permit controls how much water may be removed.
Sunday, August 03, 2025
Anonymous said…
That doesn't answer the question
Monday, August 04, 2025
Anonymous said…
I could be wrong, but it’s really impossible to determine volume and location of aquifers. When you consider gravity flows, makes sense that underground water would seep towards the bay.
Sure might be a good reason to consider a moratorium until these questions are answered.
Thursday, August 07, 2025
Anonymous said…
Right , you are wrong.
Thursday, August 07, 2025
Anonymous said…
Enlighten me, “right”. You believe we have an infinite supply of water down there?
Thursday, August 07, 2025
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