The Bonanza area was identified as being in critical need to have mains replaced and brought up to current standards due to the fragility, and continuing degradation, of the very old (1963-64) mains infrastructure currently in use, and is a priority in the submitted plan to DEQ. At this time, there is a possibility that emergency repairs/upgrades may be needed. The District Board of Directors will have to explore the alternatives, as well as possible funding, in advance of being able to use loan funds authorized by the Bond which District voters approved last November. A portion of the Bond loan funds were intended for these repairs and upgrades, but we are still in the DEQ approval process of the more encompassing Engineering Facility Plan that was submitted.
Kootenai County Water District #1 Information Site
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Bonanza Leak Repairs
The Board was notified Sunday morning, March 15th, that since Wednesday, March 11th, seven line breaks occurred causing water service interruptions for the Patrons on S Bonanza Road and S Dillon Drive. A couple of breaks were also located on Captain John Mullan Road. On Sunday, March 15th, it was reported that a line break was discovered on E Silver Street, another five on Kitty Lane, and one on S Bonanza Road. The five leaks on Kitty Lane have been repaired since last Wednesday through
Saturday. The S Bonanza Road leak repair was completed early afternoon on Sunday, March 15th. The Patrons serviced by these mains have had water service interruptions for 5-7 days, but water service is now restored and no additional leaks have been detected as of today.
The Bonanza area was identified as being in critical need to have mains replaced and brought up to current standards due to the fragility, and continuing degradation, of the very old (1963-64) mains infrastructure currently in use, and is a priority in the submitted plan to DEQ. At this time, there is a possibility that emergency repairs/upgrades may be needed. The District Board of Directors will have to explore the alternatives, as well as possible funding, in advance of being able to use loan funds authorized by the Bond which District voters approved last November. A portion of the Bond loan funds were intended for these repairs and upgrades, but we are still in the DEQ approval process of the more encompassing Engineering Facility Plan that was submitted.
The Bonanza area was identified as being in critical need to have mains replaced and brought up to current standards due to the fragility, and continuing degradation, of the very old (1963-64) mains infrastructure currently in use, and is a priority in the submitted plan to DEQ. At this time, there is a possibility that emergency repairs/upgrades may be needed. The District Board of Directors will have to explore the alternatives, as well as possible funding, in advance of being able to use loan funds authorized by the Bond which District voters approved last November. A portion of the Bond loan funds were intended for these repairs and upgrades, but we are still in the DEQ approval process of the more encompassing Engineering Facility Plan that was submitted.
