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Western Area Water Supply officials describe growth, projects and industrial demand to appropriations committee
Summary
Western Area Water Supply (WAWS) representatives told the committee that WAWS has expanded pipeline and treatment capacity in northwest North Dakota, outlined near-term rural projects and described steady industrial revenue that supports debt service.
Western Area Water Supply (WAWS) officials told the Appropriations — Education and Environment Division that the system has grown substantially and has multiple rural and municipal projects planned for the coming biennia.
"WAWS has 3,000-ish miles installed of rural distribution and transmission pipeline," said Chris Barkey, interim executive director of Western Area Water Supply, who described the service area as five counties and said the Williston Water Treatment Plant currently treats about 21 million gallons per day. Barkey said WAWS infrastructure includes 39 pump stations, 26 ground storage…
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