Engineer: first well tested at 900 GPM; ASR study finds feasibility

Oct 8, 2025

Anderson Perry engineer reported the Columbia River water system design is ~90% complete; first well tested at 900 GPM with no drawdown and staff expect up to 1,800 GPM per well; draft ASR study shows feasibility and the city will pursue an OWRD limited license.

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Engineer Brad Baird of Anderson Perry & Associates told the council that the Columbia River water system design is about 90% complete and that UPRR permits are secured while Corps and ODOT permits remain in progress. He said the first well test produced 900 gallons per minute (GPM) with no drawdown and staff plan a higher-rate pump test and water sampling in the coming two to three weeks.

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