Lewiston City Council considers temporary solution for water storage

Lewiston, ID (CBS2) — The Lewiston City Council is considering declaring an emergency for water storage for the City of Lewiston on Monday, March 27, 2023.

This declaration comes after the High Reservoir rupture that occurred on January 18, 2023, which left many residents without clean drinking water.

As we head into spring the demand for irrigation water is expected to increase and officials say that the current system does not have enough water stored to meet expected demands.

This could lead to other issues with detrimental effects such as depressurized or collapsed pipes and another possible boil water order.

The declaration of an emergency would allow the City to speed up the procurement of a contractor who can help develop an intermediate solution for the needed water storage.

"The City of Lewiston is committed to finding a timely solution that is safe and will be able to provide clean drinking water to the residents,” Mayor Daniel Johnson said. “We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding as we navigate the response to this unprecedented event.”

“I look forward to the opportunity to work with our customers as we navigate this challenging situation,” Mayor Johnson said. “It will take effort from all of us to get through it successfully.”

Customers of the City of Lewiston's water system should prepare for irrigation restrictions. The City of Lewiston will provide updates as they move forward in the process.

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