[Vision2020] PR - Council to Discuss Surface Water Reservoir Study

[Art Deco]

Moscow citizens are to be congratulated for having the foresight and courage to investigate and to plan for the future of their water resources.  The availability of potable water is a major emerging problem globally.

Many residences in various parts of Latah County have already faced water shortages, and in a few cases, loss of water completely.

I do not understand the geology enough to opine whether this can happen here, but in some geographic locales extensive use of ground water has led to ground subsidence with the attendant expensive loss of property and infrastructure.  Maybe this should be looked at here.

w.
wayne.a.fox at gmail.com



From: Stephanie Kalasz 
Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2011 8:06 AM
To: vision2020 at moscow.com 
Subject: [Vision2020] PR - Council to Discuss Surface Water Reservoir Study


City of Moscow 

206 E Third Street

Moscow, ID 83843

Contact: Gary J. Riedner, City Supervisor

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PRESS RELEASE

Moscow City Council to discuss results of Surface Water Reservoir Feasibility Study

 

November 30, 2011 (Moscow, Idaho) - The Moscow City Council will hold a workshop in the City Council Chambers in City Hall to discuss the findings of the recently completed Surface Water Reservoir Feasibility Study on December 2, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.  The workshop is free and open to the public.

 

The Surface Water Reservoir Feasibility Study was performed by TerraGraphics Environmental Engineering, SPF Water Engineering, and URS Corporation.   The workshop will be facilitated by consultants Susan Firor of TerraGraphics and Christian Petrich of SPF.  At the workshop, a summary review of the completed study will be provided and discussion held on whether the City of Moscow should continue studying the concept of a Surface Water Reservoir and, if so, how to proceed.  

 

The study identifies options including a wide range of reservoir sizes, watershed capacity, locations, and potential use of the water collected.  If the Council decides to continue with the next phase of the study it will likely include a detailed assessment of the feasibility of selected watersheds and reservoir sites through the performance of detailed hydrologic studies, and review of water rights and land ownership, consideration of the geology of the proposed sites for dams and reservoirs, potential permitting requirements, and other related issues.

 

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Story Contact: Les MacDonald, Public Works Director

Phone: 208.883.7028

Email: lmacdonald at ci.moscow.id.us

 

 

The City of Moscow delivers quality municipal services while ensuring responsible use of resources. 

We anticipate and meet the needs of our diverse population in order to build public trust and enhance a sense of community.

 

 

 



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