Project: Minnesota Reservoir
MINNESOTA RESERVOIR ON HOLD!
August 07, 2017
After a few weeks of on again, off again, the Minnesota Reservoir rebuild project hasbeen put on hold until late summer of 2018. The lack of a capital budget in the state
capitol has created a freeze on the funding necessary for the rebuild. It appears that the
budget is being held hostage by politicians who want to see a change to the "Hirst"
decision out of Whatcom County. In 2016, a Washington State Supreme Court decision
changed how counties decide to approve or deny building permits that use wells for a
water source. For more information regarding the state budget, google "why is the
Washington State budget being held hostage" or google "Hirst Decision" to find out more
about the water rights issue.
What's Next?
With the reservoir being put on hold, Nob Hill Water is now starting to plan for Well #8.
During the last comprehensive plan review, it was noted that Nob Hill Water needed a
new well by 2021. From our 2015 comprehensive plan, "To improve reliability, the
Association plans to drill a new well, #8, within the next six years. It is estimated that the
new well would produce 1,500 gpm, which is the approximate average production rate
for its five existing wells. An additional 1,500 gpm well will address the Association's
source capacity deficiency through the 20-year planning period. However, indications
are that after the six 6 planning period (2021), the Association may not be able to meet
the Maximum Day Demand with one of its larger wells out of service." If this is the
case, then a second well will need to be put on line.
Currently the Association is working with RH2 Engineering firm and with CoHo Water
Resources to help analyze system hydraulics and hydrogeology.
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