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City staff: water pressure varies across Washington; Front Street main work continues and chlorine feed will switch to gravity system
Summary
Staff reported wide variation in system pressure across town, explained regulatory minimums and described progress on Front Street water main work. Officials also said the city plans to switch its chlorine injection to a gravity-feed system to reduce safety and maintenance problems.
Kevin, a city staff member, told the meeting that water pressure in Washington varies significantly by neighborhood and that “the city of Washington is not increasing the pressure of the system.” He gave example readings: a central hydraulic point at the meeting building of about 82 psi, Front Street near 110 psi, and several higher-elevation neighborhoods (Caleb Court, Lilac) around 35 psi. Kevin said the Department of Natural Resources requires delivery of at least 20 psi at the point of entry to a residence.
The pressure discussion matters for residents who have reported low or high pressures. Kevin said the system’s pressure is determined by elevation and the…
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