Residents urge Pasco to address chronic water pressure and repair delays at Sands Mobile Home Park

Amber Wade, a neighborhood resident, told the City of Pasco Council on May 5 that long-time Sands Mobile Home Park resident “Becky” is leaving after nearly 55 years because of frequent breakdowns and poor service. Wade said Becky pays $711.25 a month in combined rent and utility fees — “65% of her income” — and depends on a swamp cooler that fails when water pressure drops, risking motor damage.

Wade and other speakers described repeated reports to park management that she said produced no reliable repairs or follow-up. “We made calls, sent emails, reported the problems, and the response, absolutely nothing,” Wade told the council. Another resident said trickling water sometimes prevents basic chores such as showering or filling a pot.

The comments were made during the council’s public-comment period, and no formal action or referral was recorded at the meeting. Mayor Pete Serrano and council members did not vote on any measure related to the park that evening. The council did not announce any formal city investigation or emergency repair funding during the meeting.

Council members who spoke later at the meeting thanked the residents for bringing the complaints forward and encouraged city staff to consider enforcement and outreach options where authority exists. City staff did not provide an immediate timeline for inspection or enforcement during public comment, and the council did not direct a specific staff assignment on the record.

The public-comment speakers asked the city to prioritize safe, reliable water and faster responses from property operators. They noted the financial strain on residents who live on fixed incomes and urged the council to prevent further displacement.