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Fairgrounds well yields low; county weighs decommissioning hand‑dug well and reallocating water rights
Summary
County staff reported low yields from a test hole at the fairgrounds, discussed decommissioning a failing hand‑dug well, and outlined options to transfer water right point‑of‑withdrawal to a new well while keeping domestic supply available.
County staff provided an extended briefing on well testing, water rights and potential next steps for the Okanogan County fairgrounds.
Staff reported a test well drilled to about 70 feet produced only about two gallons per minute and appears to have encountered clay; other nearby wells at similar depths have significantly better flow, so the team suspects the drill may have missed a pocket. Drillers plan to pull casing and pause at shallower intervals (e.g., 60, 80, 90 feet) to see if yield improves.
The board and staff discussed decommissioning…
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