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Sequim presents water-system plan, says existing rights and modeling support '30-plus years' supply; council asks for more public materials
Summary
City staff presented a water-system overview saying certificated water rights and modeling indicate about 30-plus years of supply under current growth projections, described an upcoming deep-well project and reclaimed-water discussion, and proposed a multi-agency task force and a public white paper; council requested community forums and more public-facing documentation.
Paul Busich, the city's water-system presenter, told councilors the city's certificated water rights and existing modeling indicate about 30-plus years of water availability under current growth and usage patterns, though he acknowledged uncertainty without broader monitoring wells and a regional model update.
Busich said the city will bid a deep-well contract by the end of the month and expects that project to allow drawing from the deep…
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