In June, the council voted to temporarily close the park splashpad until water quality concerns tied to the city park well are resolved.
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Carnesville council closes park splashpad after water quality issues from well being tested
A pump test ordered for the city's Oconee well led to an evaluation of the park well and, months later, a temporary shutdown of the splashpad over water quality concerns.
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June 2, 2026: Temporary closure of splashpad over water quality from city park well
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The Carnesville City Council approved a task order with EMI for the Oconee well to conduct a 72-hour pump test.
Two months later, the council voted to proceed with an evaluation of the city park well.
In June, the council voted to temporarily close the park splashpad until water quality concerns tied to the city park well are resolved.
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ApprovedconfirmedTemporary closure of splashpad over water quality from city park well
Dove made a motion to temporarily close the splashpad until a resolution of the water quality from the
city park well can be addressed.
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Temporary closure of splashpad over water quality from city park well
Dove made a motion to temporarily close the splashpad until a resolution of the water quality from the city park well can be addressed.
ApprovedconfirmedEvaluation of the city park well
Cheek made a motion to proceed with evaluation of the city park well. McFarlin seconded and
motion passed unanimously.
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Evaluation of the city park well
Cheek made a motion to proceed with evaluation of the city park well. McFarlin seconded and motion passed unanimously.
Appeared on agendaproposedWell update
Well Update
Fishpond Structure in park
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Well update
Well Update Fishpond Structure in park
ApprovedconfirmedTask order with EMI for Oconee Well 72-hour pump testing at the city park well
Cheek made a motion to approve a task order with EMI for Oconee Well to conduct 72-hour pump
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Task order with EMI for Oconee Well 72-hour pump testing at the city park well
Cheek made a motion to approve a task order with EMI for Oconee Well to conduct 72-hour pump
Appeared on agendaproposedTask order for well test
Task Order for Well Test
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Task order for well test
Task Order for Well Test
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