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Consultants tell Estacada Planning Commission city needs near‑term fixes and funding to avoid water shortfalls
Summary
Consultants said the water plant is near capacity and recommended a two‑pronged approach: aggressive leak detection/conservation now and a membrane‑based plant upgrade funded over about two years; consultants identified reclaimed (processed) water and negotiating with PGE for Timothy Lake as possible longer‑term sources.
Consultants Curt McLeod and Ed Hodges told the Estacada Planning Commission on Sept. 18 that the city’s water system is approaching capacity and that a combination of immediate leak reduction and a short capital program is needed to avoid rationing.
“We are essentially out of capacity at the water plant,” McLeod said, explaining the draft water master plan and an accompanying water management/conservation plan the consultants expect to send to the state for approval.
Why it matters: The consultants said peak use this year approached the city’s production limit and that without actions the city could face curtailment under its existing plan. They recommended immediate measures to reduce distribution losses and longer‑term hardware changes that would add…
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