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Council approves ETA for 2946 Road NE for potable water only; sewer hookup reserved for future if septic fails
Summary
Council granted an extension to allow an out‑of‑city property at 2946 Road NE to connect to city potable water with a condition that the ETA permit potable water only; sewer connection approval was reserved for future connection if and when the property’s septic system fails.
The Moses Lake City Council approved an extension to the city’s water and sewer service area for a property identified as 2946 Road NE, allowing the property to connect to city potable water now while reserving a future sewer connection if the on‑site septic system fails.
The council required that the immediate connection be limited to potable (domestic) water only and not used for irrigation. Council members cited consistency with an upcoming ETA policy revision and asked staff to ensure the condition is included in the ETA paperwork. City staff said the water and sewer systems have capacity to support the connection and that property owners must sign the ETA before permits can be issued.
Council members discussed typical practice that irrigators should provide separate irrigation supply (e.g., wells) and noted the council adopted a policy direction to require property‑level irrigation systems rather than allowing potable city water for large irrigation loads. The motion to approve the ETA with the potable‑water‑only stipulation passed by voice vote.
Staff said they will incorporate the potable‑only language into the ETA documentation and return if further policy changes are required for broader ETA administration.
