Platteville prepares for well siting studies

The City of Platteville is preparing to do well siting studies as one of the city’s three wells near the end of its lifespan. Well 3 has been in service since 1932 and the lifespan of wells is generally 80-100 years. To maintain the water quality, this well needs to be replaced by 2030. The City is currently doing a Well 7 Siting Study to review potential locations for a new well.  The City is also looking into possible grants and low-interest loans to help keep costs down. The estimated cost for siting study according to the City of Platteville’s website is $70,000. They are hoping to have that completed by April 2028 to begin well drilling, testing, approving the following year in order to have a new well live by 2030.