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Yamhill public works reports leak‑reduction progress, pipeline work and pending FEMA tank grant
Summary
Public Works briefed council on water and wastewater projects: insert valves and new clamps reduced leak response time, about 24,596 linear feet of new pipe installed in five years, improved wastewater lagoon levels, and staff said a FEMA grant to increase tank capacity is expected soon.
Public Works staff updated the Yamhill City Council on Oct. 8 about ongoing water and wastewater projects and system performance.
Staff described operational adjustments while a new intake structure is under construction, noting the system was brought in at low flow rates (about 300 gallons per minute) and that operators ran pumps 22–24 hours per day at times. Crew work on leak detection and repair, the installation of insert valves to isolate sections of the transmission line, and use of modern clamps (referred to as HydroMax clamps) have reduced water loss and made repairs faster and smaller in scale. One public‑works speaker estimated that system loss had been reduced to around 11% (speaker phrased this as an estimate).
Staff reported 24,596 linear feet of new pipe installed over the last five years and that wastewater lagoon levels are lower than typical for this season—Lagoon 1 was reported at 8.5 feet where 11 feet might be normal—improving compliance position ahead of DEQ permitting reviews. Staff said a FEMA grant award for the water tank is expected soon; during discussion one staff member referred to an increase to about “1,100,000 gallons,” and another briefly said “2.1,” producing an inconsistent numeric record in the transcript; staff will clarify the tank capacity in follow-up reporting.
Public works also noted upcoming projects: South Cedar storm project plan review, a new water disinfection building, and distribution‑line replacements across town.
Next steps: staff will continue leak detection and insert‑valve work, finalize FEMA grant details, and present clarifying numbers for tank capacity and projected timelines in future updates.
