Water Supply Status September 09, 2024
Water plant currently operating at 400 gallons/minute
Effluent (from plant) 188 gallons/minute
Effective September 4, 2024, The City of Yamhill is on a Level 2 - Water Shortage Condition
The public is encouraged to adhere to the following guidelines:
-Services with even-numbered addresses shall water outside of the house only on even-numbered days and services with odd-numbered addresses shall water outside of the house only on odd-numbered days.
-All watering shall be done between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.
-Limit lawn, garden, and shrubbery watering to the minimum necessary for plants to survive.
-Eliminate continuous running of water while shaving or rinsing dishes.
-Limit the use of washing machines and dishwashers and operate only when fully loaded.
-Use showers instead of bathtubs for bathing and limit showers to no more than four-minutes duration.
-Limit flushing of toilets through multiple usage.
-Collection of water (used water) for use in flushing toilets.
-Use biodegradable and/or disposable dishes.
-Use flow restriction and other water-saving devices where possible.
-Eliminate washing down outside areas such as sidewalks, patios, parking lots, service bays, or aprons.
-Limit car washing.
-Delay new landscape work until the water shortage has ended. (During the months of June through September).
Yamhill Public Works
Josh Johnson
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Jane Heinrich Park RC Track
Public Works has finished a new RC Track at Jane Heinrich Park, just in time for the nice weather. We can't wait to see it in use.
Safe Route to S. Yamhill
The surveying has begun for a new sidewalk. The new sidewalk will provide a safe walk from Third Street to Public Works and better access to the nature trail for all.
