Fri Sep 06 22:52:29 UTC 2024: – Brown water continues to flow from taps in some Verner homes due to high levels of manganese in the Veuve River
– Residents have changed plumbing and upgraded tanks but problem persists
– Municipality is considering laying a waterline from Cache Bay to Verner, estimated cost in the $10 million range
– Municipal staff to conduct geotechnical investigation next year for feeder main from Cache Bay to Verner
– Town is flushing lines more often, especially in known problematic locations
– 16 homes have formally complained since 2018, but some residents have given up on complaining
– Council to consider installing filtration systems on affected properties
– Mayor requests full information package on options to clear the water for council’s consideration in September
– Local Journalism Initiative reporter covering the story through BayToday Media
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