Positive Water Reports Extend South Columbia Irrigation Season
The south columbia irrigation district serves areas stretching from Mattawa, to Connell and south through Franklin County
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Irrigation Districts Announce Pre-Closing ‘Cutbacks’ On Water Deliveries in Southeastern WA
South Columbia Basin Irrigation District is cutting water delivery from six days to five, with Saturday service running through the season's end on October 19th.
Renewed Recovery Effort for Missing Swimmer in Grant County’s Banks Lake
the man jumped off a boat July 30th in the lake, south of Electric City, and was not seen afterward
Body Found Near Rock Island Dam In Chelan County Not Missing 18-Year Old
Earlier this week, a body was found in water near the dam.
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Dramatic Water Rescue of Stranded Elderly Man on Yakima River [VIDEO]
Man whose kayak capsized was able to climb onto a pile of dead trees, but in the middle of the fast-moving Yakima River
‘Crappy’ New Project Will Greatly Benefit Kennewick Water, Sewer and Waste Systems
A new soon-to-open biowaste plant will generate fertilizer and save wear and tear on current wastewater systems
When Will Kennewick Irrigation Water Return? Here’s an Update
KID estimates the new replacement Chandler Station Pump will be operational by Tuesday, May 19th.
Pump Shutdown to Curtail Residential KID Water Deliveries
Broken pump will cut off residential irrigation for KID for ten days
Is Another Dangerous Invasive Species ‘Musseling’ It’s Way Into WA Waters?
Besides the zebra and quagga mussel, now Officials are on the lookout for golden mussels, which can mess up a lot of the environment.
Pasco Irrigation Water Coming, But Restricted Watering Plan, Too
Although they're not a junior water district, the Pasco Utility Irrigiation system will ask consumers to voluntarily conserve water.