Conserve Water Advisory in Effect for White Salmon, Washington April 24-28th
by Cole Goodwin
Starting next Monday, April 24, 2023 the City of White Salmon, WA water system will be undergoing a critical emergency repair that requires a complete pump replacement at the Well Field. This repair means that the city will need to fully bypass pulling water supply from those associated sources.
“The well had reached the end of its useful life,” said Andrew Dirks, Public Works Director “It was no longer safe to operate.”
Once repaired the well will once again become a safe water source for the community.
In the meantime, the city is asking residents to conserve water use from Monday, April 24 through Friday, April 28 to minimize the impact of the reduced water supply during this repair.
Read the press release here.
This Conserve Water Advisory from White Salmon Public Works is essential to ensure that there is enough water available for essential uses such as drinking, cooking, and sanitation. The advisory asks residents to be mindful of their water usage during this time and to minimize any non-essential uses of water, such as watering lawns or washing cars.
The Public Works Director, Andrew Dirks, has provided instructions for residents to follow during the Conserve Water Advisory. If you have any questions or need additional information, please reach out to him directly at andrewd@ci.white-salmon.wa.us or (509)493-1133 x500.
In addition to the emergency repair at the Well Field, the city of White Salmon has several other significant water system projects planned for the near future. Over the next 20 years, the city has planned and proposed a total of $32 million in modernization projects to improve the water system's reliability and efficiency.
Future projects include phase I of the 14-inch Transmission Main Replacement Project, to replace the aging water transmission system in White Salmon. The city also plans to undertake the Spring Street Booster Pump project to provide additional capacity in the water system. The projects are being funded through grants and loans with USDA Rural Development and the Washington State Public Works Board.
