The well on Traverse Mountain has been repaired and was put back in service on July 2, 2008. The company that Lehi City contracted with has made the repairs and put the pump back down the well. We feel fortunate that the company was able to get the parts and make the repairs as fast as they did. The cause of the failure has not been determined, but we feel that as we examine that worn parts we can find the problem. Because the well is a source of drinking water, it was necessary to do the proper testing to ensure that it meets the high quality and standards to provide safe drinking water. All of the tests came back negative including the bacteria test and after flushing the well it was put back into service.

We would like to thank the residents of Lehi for working with us at this critical time of the year, especially the residents of Traverse Mountain. The well going down during the hottest time for the year was unfortunate and happened when demand was highest for yards and gardens. The Lehi City water crews did a great job of diverting water to the areas that needed it without hurting the rest of the City. Some slight pressure drops in some parts of the City may have occurred, but not enough to cause problems. There was never a time that residents of Traverse Mountain were out of culinary water. Crews were able to keep the Traverse Mountain culinary tank full from a booster pump located at the Pilgrim\'s Landing Tank. The pressurized irrigation water was restored within 4 days. The diverting and redirection of water will now be restored to normal. There should be no noticeable difference for water users. The Water Department is still encouraging residents to practice good conservation and use water wisely. (Less <<)