26-04-2025
Unused Downtown Rogers water tank scheduled for removal
ROGERS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A familiar piece of the downtown Rogers skyline is set to disappear.
The elevated water tank at Persimmon Street and 8th Street is scheduled for removal. Originally built to serve downtown Rogers, was disconnected from the city's water system in 2018.
The tower would cost $1 million to repaint, according to a Facebook post. Rogers Water Utilities (RWU) sold the property to a third party, who will remove the tank and redevelop the site for a cell tower.
Officials said the removal will not affect water security, as RWU maintains over 15.6 million gallons of storage, well above the city's daily usage of 10 million gallons.
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'As always, be smart with water consumption in Rogers, but know that Rogers Water Utilities has stable infrastructure to supply the community,' the city said in the post.
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