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Lacey water-resources team outlines stormwater, groundwater and multi‑year well projects
Summary
Water-resources staff briefed the council on stormwater and groundwater systems, described the Chambers Lake regional stormwater facility and a multi-phased Source 6 supplemental-well program, and said deep aquifer testing will continue with a projected long lead time and material capital cost.
City water-resources staff gave a technical briefing at the Dec. 9 work session on Lacey’s water systems, priorities and capital projects, including stormwater controls, groundwater protection and plans to add production capacity.
Vince McGowan, water resources manager, introduced the division’s mission to protect water quality, reduce flooding and deliver drinking water. Staff walked council through the city’s surface-water network—Woodland Creek, Chambers Lake and downstream connections—and noted recent extreme rainfall and seasonal variability.
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