CHICKASHA —
The smell and taste of Chickasha's water was a prime topic of conversation during yesterday's city council meeting.
City Manager Stewart Fairburn said water is being drawn from a pond between Chickasha and Anadarko.
"The water in the pond tends to go sour quicker than other water," Fairburn said.
Recently. a circular pump was placed in the pond to help churn the water, which keeps it fresher.
The pond is used when initial water reserves run too low.
"We are past the worst of this," Fairburn said. "We should start to see some improvement."
The council also approved a motion allowing negotiations to sell water from Lake Chickasha as needed.
Originally the proposed action was for oil field production companies, but the amended motion opened the possibility to all businesses.
Issues regarding the limitations on drawing water from the lake were proposed during the meeting.
"We can stop this at anytime," Fairburn said. "Part of the negotiations would be where in the lake they'd take it from and how much."
Fairburn also suggested creating stipulations on whether water can be drawn from the lake given how full it is.
"We could set something up, so once it is at a certain level in cannot be used," he said.
Vice Mayor J.E. Epperson said he did not think there would be too many problems with drawing the water.
"I don't think we will see enough oil field use to drain the lake," he said.
The council also approved the 2012 Airport Mastery Plan.
The approval allowed Chickasha to continue receiving federal grant money for construction and improvements to the airport.
The complete 20 year development will cost a total of almost $20 million with Chickasha spending $7,678,612 of that amount.
According to the plan, if Chickasha's expected growth continues as expected, several hangers will be added to the airport.
Ward Three Councilman Ryan Posey said he liked what the future will bring for city and its airport.
"Looking at this, it sounds like we will have a really impressive airport," he said.
The new recycling initiative in the city was also discussed, but no action was taken.
Ward Four Councilman Howard Carpenter said he has received complaints from citizens about placing the new polycarts on lawns with steep slopes.
Fairburn said options were being discussed to address this issue, including allowing the carts to be placed on the sides of houses with steep sloping driveways and front yards.
Homepage
August 21, 2012
Council looks at water taste, smell
- Top News
-
-
Man finds inspiration from the king of rock
Parker will be performing as Elvis at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 27 in the Chickasha High School Activity Center in a benefit concert in which 100% of the proceeds will go to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Tickets are $25 at thekinglives.com, at Dunn's Food Center or by calling 817.691.3422.
When the office where Kraig Parker worked decided to throw an Elvis-themed party, there was just one question. Who would be the king?
Continued ... - Man arrested after allegedly abusing emergency system
- Five pitchers see Chicks past Indians
-
- Local News
-
-
Man arrested after allegedly abusing emergency system
Chickasha police apprehended Chickasha resident Harry Edward Foster for using 911 to make a false alarm on June 18 at the 600 block of North Seventh Street.
Continued ... - Man arrested for assault with truck
- Tuttle could shed title as largest city in America without cable
-
Man arrested after allegedly abusing emergency system
- Sports
- Opinion
- Around the Area
- SCOOP
-
-
New research suggests that fracking is not a significant cause of earthquakes that can be felt on the surface
UK scientists looked at quakes caused by human activity ranging from mining to oil drilling; only three could be attributed to hydraulic fracturing.
Continued ... - Turner Oil leases 4,000 acres around Lake Chickasha
-
New research suggests that fracking is not a significant cause of earthquakes that can be felt on the surface
