Rainbow approves easement purchase agreement for Afton Farms pipeline

The Rainbow Municipal Water District's future activities include the Afton Farms water line which will loop the pipeline system from Afton Farms to Calle de Talar. The actual construction of the 1,400 feet of eight-inch water line will occur in the future, but the prerequisite of acquiring an easement was approved by the Rainbow board Aug. 25.

The 5-0 vote authorizes Rainbow general manager Tom Kennedy to execute the purchase agreement of an easement over two properties, both of which are owned by the John K. Haskett Living Trust, for $10,000. Rainbow will also pay for road and culvert improve...