Update: Bonanza Leak Repaired

Leak repaired on Bonanza around the corner from Kitty Lane.  Mains re-pressurized beginning around 5:45 PM.  All Patrons affected by this break event are asked to flush their lines.  If sediment is observed in water, continue to flush until clear.

Water Outage Reported on Dillon in Bonanza Ranch

A Water Service outage has been reported by a Patron on Dillon in the Bonanza Ranch area of the District.  Suspect another leak on Bonanza.  District personnel investigating.  Will update when information is received.  No estimated time of restoration (ETR) at this time.

  

Request for Public Comments on KCWD#1 Facility Plan

KOOTENAI COUNTY WATER DISTRICT NO. 1

NOTICE OF FACILITY PLAN TWO WEEK PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

 

The Kootenai County Water District No. 1 (“KCWD#1”, the “District”) Facility Plan has received DEQ Preliminary Technical Approval as of March 14, 2022.  Per Idaho statute requirements, the District will begin a two week Public Comment period beginning Monday, March 28, 2022, ending April 11, 2022.  

Interested parties may submit comments via email to custserv.kcwd1@gmail.com using Subject Line "Facility Plan Comments".  Input may also be given in person to the Board of Directors at a public meeting to be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library located at 702 E Front Ave. in Coeur d'Alene, from 12:00 noon to 3:00 PM. 

A link to the KCWD#1 Facility Plan can be found on the District blog at https://kcwd1.blogspot.com/p/kcwd1-facility-plan.html.  It is also listed as a separate page on the blog.

A hard copy of the plan will also be made available by appointment for public review at the KCWD#1 Pump House located at 5866 E Sunnyside Rd., Coeur d'Alene,  Please email requests for appointments to review the plan in person to custserv.kcwd1@gmail.com, or by calling (208) 667-0340.

Major Leak on Bonanza Rd.

Update:  Lines began re-pressurizing at approximately 7:00 PM.  All Patrons were advised to flush water through their lines and should have water service restored.  If Patrons are seeing discolored water from their faucets, they should continue to flush lines until clear.

A major leak has erupted on Bonanza Rd.  District crew is responding and will attempt to repair this evening.  Estimated Time of Restoration (ETR) is before midnight this evening.  Patrons on Bonanza, Kitty Lane, and Dillon all affected.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

 The KCWD1 regular Board of Directors meeting is Wednesday March 23, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. at 6095 Mullan Trail Road.

Board of Directors Special Meeting

 A special BOD meeting will be held Wednesday, March 16, 2022; 6:00 P.M. at 6095 Mullan Trail Rd.

Leak Repair Update

Update 10:30 PM:  Repair of pipe completed closer to 6:00 PM.  Valve turned back on at approximately 5:45 PM.  Water service restored to Patrons.  Extensive road repair at intersection of Silver and Goldrush scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday.  Please use alternate route.

12:40 PM:  The leak at the intersection of Silver St. and Goldrush has been uncovered and the repair will require isolating the leak by valving off that section of pipe.

Water Service will be interrupted for Patrons on Buckboard, Goldrush, Last Chance, and Cody Rd.  Estimated Time of Restoration (ETR) of water service for those Patrons is 5:00 PM this evening.

Leak at Intersection of Silver St. and Goldrush

March 7, 2022, 10:00 AM:  

Water system crew is working to repair a leak at the intersection of Silver St. and Goldrush.  Please avoid that intersection and use a different route to come and go through that area.  As crew uncovers leak, we will update the blog on possible water service outages in the area.