The community of Clancy established a water and sewer district in 2015 to address infrastructure issues within the community, specifically wastewater issues at the time. The community does not have a central water or wastewater systems, and all 107 households are on individual wells and septic systems.
Testing has indicated elevated nitrate concentrations and positive bacteria tests on a number of individual wells. Twenty (20) individual wells were sampled, fourteen (14) showed elevated nitrate levels, two (2) of which have levels at greater than 10 mg/l, which is the maximum contaminant limit established by the Safe Drinking Water Act. Also, seven (7) of the well water samples have had a positive test for coliform bacteria.
The suspected cause of the high nitrate and bacteria levels is the high density of individual septic systems contaminating the drinking water wells. Excessive nitrate levels in the water is a public health and safety concern for the community and needs to be addressed. The PER evaluated alternatives to protect public health and safety and install a system that will better manage the community’s water supply.
The recommended improvements described in the PER include construction of a new centralized water system including a new groundwater supply source, distribution system, and water storage tank.
Clancy Water System Project Update – 2026
The Clancy Water and Sewer District is pleased to share an important update on the progress of the community water system.
Over the past several years, the District has been working to identify a dependable water source for Clancy. To date, five test wells have been drilled. Results from the fifth test well confirmed that it provides both sufficient water quality and quantity to serve the District. Based on these successful findings, the District will move forward with construction of a community water system using a two‑phase approach.
Phase 1 – Production Wells
- Drilling two production wells at the location of Test Well #5
Phase 1 construction is anticipated to be completed in summer 2026.
Phase 2 – Water System Infrastructure
Phase 2 will include construction of the remaining system components needed to deliver water to customers, including:
- Wellhouse with chlorine disinfection
- Water storage tank
- Transmission pipelines
- Distribution system
- Water Meters
Phase 2 is anticipated to begin in 2027, following completion of Phase 1 and continued planning and funding efforts.
The District appreciates the community’s patience and support as this long‑term project continues to move forward. These steps represent a major milestone toward providing Clancy with a safe, reliable, and locally controlled water supply. Additional updates will be shared as the project progresses.