Long-term solutions may require expensive production measures, conservation methods
Graphic by Brittani Montecucco Two proposals for an irrigation only supply system are shown above. One, originating at the current irrigation-only Well 4 at Sutton Park could cost the city about $800,000 while the other, requiring an upgrade of the wastewater treatment plant to a water reclamation plant would run between $7 million to $9 million.
For city of Cheney officials, statistics don't lie.
The city has been experiencing earlier starts and longer durations to its irrigation season over the past two years that put more demands on its water supply system. Those demands have required bringing reserve wells on line earlier and longer than planned - leading to increasing equipment wear and tear - and at some point during the season, irrigation restrictions.
In the past, those watering restrictions have led to the city not watering parks or school district facilities for a period of time, generally about six weeks late in the summer....
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