Vista Booster Pump Station Start-up Schedule

On Monday through Wednesday, June 2-4, 2025, the final testing and start up process will be performed on the newly renovated and upgraded Vista Booster Pump Station.  Work is a little ahead of schedule, so the change over to the new equipment may happen as early as Tuesday, but the current plan is Wednesday.

During the testing Patrons served by this booster station will see fluctuations in pressure, and there will be an interruption of water service during the actual change over to the new equipment.

Please monitor the blog for the specific time and duration of the shutdown.

Note:  The recent pressure fluctuations which some Patrons experienced in the last week were due to various failures of the old Vista Booster Station equipment, including the float transducers and the check valve.  The replacement of some of this old equipment is just in time.

MAIN BREAK REPAIRED

GOOD NEWS, THE MAIN BREAK ON SUNNYSIDE AND PONDEROSA HAS BEEN REPAIRED.  THE SYSTEM IS  FILLING NOW AND WATER IS BACK ON AND CAN BE USED.  WITHIN THE HOUR EVERYTHING SHOULD BE FULLY RESTORED. 

Transcript of Phone Message sent 6:20 PM:

This message is from the Kootenai County Water District No. 1 Board of Directors.

The break on the Sunnyside-Bonanza main has been repaired and the system is recovering at a good pace.  Water use can return to normal for all Patrons.

Fortunately, the break was on a connection from the main to a property service, and not a break on the main itself.

Please check the KCWD#1 blog at www.kcwd1.blogspot.com for updates, and let your neighbors know about this water system emergency update, as not all Patrons have subscribed to the emergency notification system or blog.

If you have not already subscribed to the blog to get an email when information is posted, you can do so via the link on the left side of the Home page of the KCWD#1 blog.  If you have neighbors that do not get the automated emergency calls, please encourage them to sign up by using the Emergency Phone Contact Information Form that is linked in the upper right of the Home page of the District blog.

Thank you.  

Water System Emergency: Major Main Break at Sunnyside and Ponderosa STOP ALL WATER USE!

The System has had a major break on the large main at Sunnyside and Bonanza.  This is the main line to feed the reservoir, so we are currently not able to supply water to the reservoir until it is repaired.  District is starting repair activity now.

PLEASE STOP ALL WATER USE UNTIL THE REPAIR IS COMPLETE.  THE REPAIR IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETE THIS EVENING.  PLEASE CHECK THE BLOG FOR UPDATES.

Reminder: Patrons who have had their water service interrupted, should open one inside tap slowly to vent any air that may have gotten into their plumbing, and then flush their lines until running water is clear during first use. 

Transcript of Emergency Phone Notification sent at 2:25 PM:

Phone Message May 30, 2025, 2:25 PM

This message is from the Kootenai County Water District No. 1 Board of Directors.

This is a Water System Emergency notification.

The System has had a major break on the large main at Sunnyside and Bonanza.  This is the main line to feed the reservoir, so we are currently not able to supply water to the reservoir until it is repaired.  District is starting repair activity now.

PLEASE STOP ALL WATER USE UNTIL THE REPAIR IS COMPLETE.  THE REPAIR IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETE THIS EVENING.  PLEASE CHECK THE BLOG FOR UPDATES. 

The District will notify all Patrons when the repair is complete and the system has recovered sufficiently for resuming normal water use. 

Please check the KCWD#1 blog at www.kcwd1.blogspot.com for updates, and let your neighbors know about this water system emergency, as not all Patrons have subscribed to the emergency notification system or blog.

Thank you.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

The water district board meeting is Wednesday May 28, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. located at 6095 Mullan Trail Rd. The agenda is posted in the agendas tab under pages.

Vista Booster Pump Station Controls Issue

Update 7:45 PM:  The control issue appears to be resolved, but the District will continue to monitor to ensure that the system continues to perform as expected.

Over the last few days, the Vista Booster has had to be manually controlled as the automated controls for demand is not working properly.  As a result, Patrons served by this booster pump station have experienced variation in pressure over the last few days.  The District has the electricians and Control System personnel on site and expect to have the station back up and running normally be the end of the day.  Please monitor the blog for updates.  Thank you for your patience.

Leak on Lower Borley Road

Update 1:30 PM:  Leak has been repaired and main is being repressurized.

Reminder: Patrons who have had their water service interrupted, should open one inside tap slowly to vent any air that may have gotten into their plumbing, and then flush their lines until running water is clear during first use.

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A leak was found on lower Borley Rd. this morning, Saturday, May 17th.  Water service has been interrupted for lower Borley Rd. and Chelsea to isolate the leak.  District on site and waiting for locates before excavating and repair.  Estimated Time of Restoration (ETR) is 2:00 PM this afternoon.  Please monitor the blog for updates.

Reminder: Patrons who have had their water service interrupted, should open one inside tap slowly to vent any air that may have gotten into their plumbing, and then flush their lines until running water is clear during first use. 

Phase 2 Main Line Replacements Work Begin Monday, May 13th

Now that ESHD has lifted road load restrictions, LaRiviere, KCWD#1's Contractor for Phase 2 Capital Improvements, will begin main replacements in the Bonanza area of the District on Monday, May 13, 2025.  The work will start with replacing mains at Cartwright and Ponderosa through to Allen Road.

KCWD#1 is coordinating with ESHD so that the Water District work does not conflict with planned ESHD road improvement work.  The Phase 2 plan replaces approximately 8200 feet of old and failing mains in the Bonanza area, as well as bring the main size up to current code.

Patrons in the work area should check the blog often for updates, as well as road signs indicating temporary closures and detours.

Patrons will also be notified when their service lines will be connected to the new mains.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we make these critical upgrades and improvements to the Kootenai County Water District No. 1 system.