Projects
Chilco-Ohio Match Consolidation
During 2024, monthly bacteriological sampling from the Ohio Match system revealed the wells supplying the system were subject to bacteriological contamination. We moved fast to notify customers and incorporate temporary disinfection measures to ensure the water was safe to drink. The District then obtained property easement to run a water main from our Chilco Service…
Generator Grant Project
The District was awarded a 90% matching grant (over $400,000) by FEMA to install 9 generators across the District. Generators were installed by District Electricians, which provided significant cost savings, thereby allowing us to install more equipment with grant proceeds. We wish to thank our partners at Kootenai County Office of Emergency Management and the…
Automatic Metering Infrastructure
In 2022, the District embarked on a service meter replacement program. We applied for a grant through the Bureau of Reclamation Water Smart Program to assist us in funding this improvement. We didn’t receive the grant, but we saved $500,000 by installing all 5,000 meters in house. The new AMI service meters provide our customers…
Lancaster Capacity Upsize Projects
The District has embarked on a four-phase project to increase water capacity to the Rimrock Service Area. Increased capacity will provide system redundancy The first phase involved upsizing of water main between the Lancaster wells and Highway 95 and was completed in 2024. The second phase involved upsizing water main between Lancaster to Foxborough and…
Reservoir Maintenance
Maintenance of existing infrastructure protects the quality of the water we serve and extends the service life of critical infrastructure. You may have seen District operators flushing dead hydrants and exercising valves in your area from time to time! An important part of our regular maintenance is coating reservoir roofs and routine inspection by underwater…
Gozzer Ranch Water System Infrastructure Improvements
Construction of the drinking water infrastructure improvement project, driven by updated 2015 International Fire Code fire flow capacity requirements within the Gozzer service area, is underway.
Chilco Service Area Pump Upsize
In 2021 the District evaluated options to address significant capacity concerns on the Chilco Service Area system.
Hillside – Clarkview Tank
The Clarkview Tank supplies pressurized water service and fire flow to the Clarkview distribution zone of the Hillside Service Area system. Previous attempts by the District to address significant leaks in the concrete tank had been unsuccessful, and replacement of the tank was estimated at 1.5 million.