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Discolored water still an issue for Hills council

By Lexi MooreHills’ City Council members met Tuesday night, and problems with the water supply were on the agenda again this week.Dan Cook, from Rock County Rural Water, updated the council on the progress with local water supplies.RCRW stopped feeding a micro cleanser containing phosphate, into the water supply on Oct. 19. The chemical has been added to water supplies since April 2003. RCRW made the decision to stop adding phosphates after consulting with chemists and Department of Health officials.Discoloration in area resident’s water should continue as the phosphates are flushed from the water system. Cook warns, "The problem will probably get worse before it gets better. We are trying to return the system to its normal ph."Council members voted to approve weekly flushing of the city’s water pipes until they freeze this winter. This should decrease the chances of any discolored water reaching residents homes.RCRW agreed to reimburse the city for water used when the city flushes the system.Council members anonymously voted to renew the liquor license held by Kelly’s Roadhouse.Council members informed the public of new changes to the Hills recycling program. Beginning in January, the county will begin recycling magazines and catalogs. These materials must be separated from other paper products.

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