Routine maintenance is set to be done on the well just west of Manners Park in Taylorville—the last time the work was done was in 2017 and it’s due for a cleaning.  Screens of wells must be cleaned and descaled periodically to maintain efficient operation.  The pump will also be replaced.  There will be NO remediation work being done on the well.  It is simply cleaning it along with other maintenance and upkeep.  According to the project manager of the site, Amy Weber, there will be a crane brought in simply because of how deep they have to go down.

Brian Martin, Senior Manager of Environmental and ESG Services and Remediation Projects for Ameren Illinois, says that over time the screen can get clogged and this allows for it to work better.

The next scheduled maintenance is set for 2031.  For a fact sheet on the site, click here.