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Town of Kearny
In order to continue to reliably supply potable water to its customers, the Town of Kearny needs to complete some infrastructure improvements, according to Town Manager Anna Flores.
Kearny is currently working with the United States Department of Agriculture, the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority and other government entities to help fund the necessary projects through grants and loans for the approximate $1.8 million project.
While the water system supply is a concern, Flores acknowledged there isn’t any immediate threat to customers not having potable water supplied to them. The required improvements are not unique to Kearny as several cities across the county are experiencing similar challenges. Mother Nature is undefeated versus such occurrences.
“These are things that need to be repaired,” Flores told the Copper Basin News. “We need to resolve these issues long before something really goes wrong.”
The water infrastructure improvements would consist of repairing Well #3, to provide a reliable backup in case of a drought, rehabilitation of the two water storage tanks, booster pump station upgrades to provide a reliable supply to the North Zone and water meter replacement. Details along with placement of possible agenda items, will be provided at upcoming Town council meetings.
Andrew Luberda began writing for Copper Area News Publishers (CANP) in February 2013 after working 15 years in Healthcare Financial Management. Andy covers sports for 11 high schools. His stories are published in Copper Basin News, San Manuel Miner and Superior Sun, in addition to the San Tan Valley Daily PRSS and CopperArea websites. Additionally, he has written human interest stories and business profiles. In May 2012, he earned an AAS in Sports Management at Central Arizona College before graduating with a BS in Communication from Arizona State University in 2014. He and his wife, Kelli, have three sons – AJ, Kyle, and Kade.
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