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Water system upgrades to meet future Pella needs
Neil reports the 1974 water use shows Light Plant is the largest consumer with 6.86 million gallons in June. Murky black water during start up will improve as the zeolite and lime treatment stabilizes. Pipes from 1889 create iron taste. replacing all would cost about 5 million dollars but the system currently meets 1.3 million gallons daily for 25 years with potential rural water expansion to Otley Leighton and possibly Harvey.
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Neil
Rosscreen Co
Pella Canning and Processing Co
Pella
West Market Park
Iowa
Otley
Leighton
Harvey