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Ephrata public works: reservoir testing OK but pump programming delays full service until next week
Summary
Public works reported successful lab results for the new reservoir but said booster-pump PLC programming must be fixed before the reservoir can be kept full; staff expects the system online within one to two weeks. Residents praised the tower for improving household water pressure.
Ephrata public works staff reported that final laboratory tests on the city’s new reservoir returned acceptable residuals but a programming fault in booster-pump PLCs is preventing the system from automatically maintaining the reservoir’s level. Ron, the public works staff member who briefed the council, said crews are working on PLC logic so pumps will respond to pressure changes and not idle at low output.
“Everything’s out with our reservoir. We did final free residuals…
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