The new Durant water tower remains on-schedule as crews were on site painting the structure last week. According to city clerk Deana Cavin, there are still items that need to be completed before the August deadline, which include testing for bacteria and utility work. Cavin said the additional tower would add another 255,000 gallons of elevated water storage, doubling the current reserves that only offer the town about a day's worth of water during emergencies. While the extra tower will help with stored water, Cavin also hoped it would help with water pressure on the north side of town and be able to service the new and existing sub-divisions in the area.
