(KLZA)--The city continues to ask Falls City residents to perform voluntary water conservation measures for the next 10-14 days. If possible, please conserve large water consumption within the city limits. A detail of the water main break is as follows:
City crews worked late into the evening hours on 9.8.2022 to assess and repair the water main break at the Rulo Water Treatment Plant. There was a failure at a connection of an air relief valve to the 20" water main that fills the city water tower. Crews worked diligently to complete a temporary repair which allowed the system to get back into operation however the system cannot be ran at full capacity until the permanent repair is completed. A new valve assembly is currently being built and will be available for install in the next 5-10 days. This line typically pumps 1400 gallons/minute into the city water system but due to limitations of the temporary repair, it can only pump 900 gallons/minute. The water treatment plant crews are extending operational hours during this time to boost overnight water production to help offset the pumping reduction. In addition, we ask Falls City residents to voluntarily conserve water where possible over the next 10-14 days until the final repairs can be completed.
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