The City of Llano has commenced a significant water tower maintenance and repainting project. Mayor Marion Bishop emphasized the importance of these efforts, saying "our storage facilities, like those of all municipalities, must be maintained and inspected from time to time to keep drink.” These storage tanks hold potable water used for drinking and fire hydrants.
In January, the Llano City Council unanimously approved budget adjustments, which included awarding a contract to Maguire Iron, Inc. from Sioux Falls, SD. The contract, valued at $593,500, covers the repainting of two ground storage tanks located at Landon Lane and the Law Enforcement Center. This expense was part of a broader maintenance package planned in 2022.
The City of Llano has been executing a structured plan to repaint all five of its water towers over a threeyear period. This initiative began in 2021 with a thorough inspection of all five towers, which were last painted between 2003 and 2005. Water towers generally require repainting every 2025 years, depending on water chemistry and environmental conditions.
