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Lightning strike damages Clinton water plant
By Edith Brady-Lunny
eblunny@pantagraph.com
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CLINTON -- Clinton residents were asked to conserve water Friday morning after workers at the city water plant reported damage from a lightning strike.

Clinton Mayor Ed Wollet said the plant sustained damage Sunday night that damaged the computer system that operates city’s wells. The water plant was operated manually this week. “

Thursday night problems developed that further reduced the water supply and caused the need for implementation of the city’s water conservation plan. The cooperation of all citizens is appreciated,” said Wollet.

The plan includes asking individuals to reduce water consumption, including non-essential water usage. Watering lawns and washing cars are among the activities the mayor asked residents to avoid.

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Bob wrote on Aug 25, 2007 8:52 AM:

" I suppose the water rates will go up again, we are still paying for the water plant, after the bonds were paid off. "

drink up wrote on Aug 24, 2007 3:50 PM:

" Geez guys, read the story. It says further problems developed yesterday resulting in the request. That's why it's news now instead of Sunday. "

lol wrote on Aug 24, 2007 3:43 PM:

" I live in Clinton, and yes this is the first I have heard of this....typical "

yo wrote on Aug 24, 2007 3:01 PM:

" the water is bad anyway. "

Just wondering wrote on Aug 24, 2007 2:56 PM:

" Why is this just now being reported if it happened 5 days ago?? "

Clinton Resident wrote on Aug 24, 2007 2:29 PM:

" Why are we just now hearing about this? "

Yeah.... wrote on Aug 24, 2007 11:51 AM:

" whatever... "

Certified Public Works Manager wrote on Aug 24, 2007 9:31 AM:

" Thank God, lighting didn't strike UpTown Normal's water plant. "
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