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** Utility News **

Starting with the January 2025 billing, water and sewer rates will be increasing by 10%.  The combined water/sewer bills will go up from $164.01 to $180.42, the sewer only bills will now be $60.35 and the out of town water only bills will now be $132.30

2024 Consumer Confidence Report

consumer confidence report 2024 (1) (doc)

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Public Works Superintendent - Matt MacKenzie

Water Supply

Roadway Maintenance

Sanitary Sewer

Public Works oversees 305 water connections within a system that was installed in 1957.  The Town's water reservoir holds 200,000 gallons.  To look up test results on the Department of Health website, enter South Cle Elum's Water System ID:  816003. 

Sanitary Sewer

Roadway Maintenance

Sanitary Sewer

The Town's sewer system was installed in 1969 on the south side of the Yakima River.  The system runs to the Town's recently upgraded Lift Station and is then pumped to the Regional Sewer Plant for treatment.

Roadway Maintenance

Roadway Maintenance

Roadway Maintenance

The Superintendent works closely with the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board and Kittitas County Public Works to keep the Town's streets well maintained.

Town-wide Water Main Replacement Project

The Town is in need of replacing all water mains and hydrants throughout town.  The water system was installed in 1957 with a lifespan of 40 years, putting the system 28 years past the life expectancy.



~~~~~ Project History ~~~~~

Additional Information

Water Main Details:  The Town has approximately 16,770 linear feet of aging 4-inch and 6-inch asbestos cement pipes that are at or near the end of their service life. 


Engineer Estimates:  HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc. have been the Town's engineers since 2006 and have estimated the project costing around $6,000,000 to complete.  They have split the project into four quadrants to allow flexibility in implementing these improvements.

 

Estimated Timeline:  Secure Funding in April of 2026 > Begin Design in May of 2026 > Start Construction in April of 2027 > Finish Construction in May of 2028.  Expected results are 16,770 linear feet of 8-inch diameter drinking water pipe installed, tested and serving our 576 residents.


Funding Requests:  As of April 3, 2025 the Town has completed three funding requests in hopes of getting some financial assistance.  1)  Representative Kim Schrier's FY26 Community Project Funding Request, 2) Senator Maria Cantwell's FY26 Congressionally Directed Spending Request and 3) Senator Patty Murray's FY26 Congressionally Directed Spending Request.


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