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Residents press council on flood, drainage and groundwater concerns after recent river surge
Summary
Multiple residents urged the council to address post-flood drainage, a dammed golf-course channel and possible contamination of shallow wells; councilmembers acknowledged debris in the Yakima River and said staff will review photos and drainage options.
Residents told the West Richland City Council on Dec. 16 that recent flooding left standing water, blocked drainage and possible groundwater impacts near the wastewater treatment plant and private wells.
One resident described what he called "the worst flood I've seen in 30 years," noting a two- to two-and-a-half-foot differential and saying his shallow well (about 20 feet) had been affected. He urged installing a short bridge or culvert improvements to restore proper drainage and reduce…
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