Inglis leaders consider fourth well after months of water problems

INGLIS, Fla. (WCJB) — After months of water problems in Inglis, including complaints about the water’s color, town leaders are considering a new well.

A fourth well is one option, but town leaders said nothing is finalized.

Proposed state loan

Officials discussed a proposed $1.27 million state loan at a meeting. The money would be used to either fix existing problems or build a fourth well.

The town has three wells, some dating to the 1990s. Officials said a deeper fourth well could better withstand Florida’s weather conditions.

The plan would first require test wells and aquifer inspections.

Residents question explanations

Resident Ralph Walker said he moved to Inglis in 1999 and “we’ve always had excellent water.” Recently, he said, he has had “black slime coming from my faucet collecting around the drains.” He said his toilet bowl “has to be washed every other day,” his showerheads are clogging and his ice cubes are cloudy.

“It’s a mess,” Walker said.

Residents at the meeting questioned why explanations for the water problems keep changing. Some said they are frustrated with increasing water bills and want a lasting solution.

Resident Daniel Bopp said the town should “just fix it” so residents can get “clean water that we’ve been longing for for months.”

Timeline

Officials said the plan could still change. Construction on any of the options is projected to finish in May 2028.

Town leaders said the meeting moves the state funding application process forward.

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