Another question at the annual membership meeting was about the water filter project. Some homeowners noticed that there were drainage tubes and hay bales sitting outside the well house, and wondered if the project was complete.
Becky Keene agreed to call KPUD and check in on the project. The project manager returned the call and explained the situation.
Q: Is the filter operational? Yes. It has been operational since we were notified last year. There are no issues and the water is being filtered properly.
Q: Is the project complete? No. During the initial installation, the well lost a bit of production gallons. To run the backwash through the tank there is a minimum required GPM (gallons per minute) that isn’t reachable right now. Currently that part of the filter system is bypassed by the tubes shown, and the backwash is getting discharged into the silt mesh that is shown in the photo. This is temporary.
Q: When will this be complete? There is a well driller scheduled for early fall. They will pull the well and complete a pump replacement at that time to regain the lost GPM, then connect the backwash storage tank.
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