Update 1:45 PM: Power has been restored and Water System Controls are being reset to bring Raw Water Pumps back online to bring Sand Filter water to normal levels.
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Around 9:45 P.M. Thursday evening (yesterday), a large tree fell on Lakeshore Drive near our Raw Water Pump House, taking out the power lines. Avista Crews have been working through the night to remove the tree and repair the damage. At around 7:00 AM this morning they are waiting for a new pole, and crane to set the new pole, coming from Spokane. Estimated Time of Restoration (ETR), from Avista, is noon today.
KCWD#1 Main Reservoir is full, but we have slowed flow from the sand filters into the clear well to preserve the water level in the sand filters until we can begin pumping raw water again into the filter bays.
At this time, the District believes that we have enough water in the system to support use this morning by Patrons until power is restored, but as a precaution, are asking that you conserve water use until the plant is fully operational.
Please monitor this blog for updates.
