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Clean Water Services previewed partnership meeting and described emergency procedures after a power event
Summary
Clean Water Services directors told the Washington County board they will present a State of the Partnership meeting; they also recounted a recent power-related event at a treatment plant that required emergency procedures but did not cause major service failures.
Rick Shanley, representing Clean Water Services, updated the board on CWS activities and upcoming outreach. He said a State of the Partnership meeting with city partners is scheduled and that he and Joe Gall will present at an upcoming roundtable.
Shanley described a recent incident in which a power problem at a forest‑road treatment plant affected upstream service; staff implemented emergency procedures and pulled additional crews to maintain operations. Shanley said the highest-wind predictions that had been expected did not materialize and that, ultimately, CWS "dodged a bullet" with no major service failures.
Shanley thanked the board for its support and noted the CWS audit committee meets tomorrow. The board acknowledged the essential work of CWS staff in keeping systems operational 24/7 during weather and power events.
Next steps: CWS scheduled its State of the Partnership presentation and the board will receive further updates at that meeting.
