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by Scott Carlson Industries representatives. He said that
Representatives from the Point of Use Vadnais Heights and Little Canada have
Water Industries, a trade association of received consultation from Water
the water softening industry, will meet Industries.
with members of the Maplewood city Wiegert admitted Water Industries
council Jan. 20 to discuss the encourages the use of well water, an
municipality's long-range water alter- alternative ruled not feasible by the
natives. Kirkham-Michael firm. But he added,
Councilman Donald Wiegert said that "Without trying to say what they might be
representatives of the trade association trying to say it might be worth listening to
have read of Maplewood's water them. It doesn't cost us anything."
problems in the press and have offered to
"advise us on alternatives on our water
system."
The council has bandied about the
water system issue for about the last
three years, in which time a series of
consultant reports have been prepared by
the Kirkham-Michael firm. The latest
report warns the city of the dangers going
with a wholesale independent water
system.
Instead it appears more advantageous
for Maplewood to continue with the St.
Paul water system and undertake several
water improvement projects to meet the
later demands of Maplewood citizens
d businesses, consultant Garry Sin-
n- said.
'ile the council now seems intent on
'ing that recommendation, Wiegert,
ouncil's Dec.4 meeting,said there
ig to lose by listening to the Water