Project Need:  The District requires additional source of water supply to support peak summer (irrigation season) demands in the service area north of the Little Spokane River.  Long-term sustainability concerns are present in the Little Spokane River Aquifer north of the Little Spokane River.  Thus, the District has been working to minimize pumping of that Aquifer by developing additional well sources within the more prolific Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer.

Project Description:  This project includes the drilling of a new 20 inch diameter well (completed in 2025), construction of a new well building and installation of a new pump and motor capable of providing 6,500 gallons per minute to the system.  This project is located on an existing well site owned by the District near Hastings and Mayfair Road.

Expected Outcomes:  Preservation of the Little Spokane River Aquifer resource while maintaining the existing reliable and high level of water service to the District’s customers located north of the Little Spokane River.

Current Status:  Construction of the new well building and installation of new pump and motor was awarded to D.W. Excavating.

Anticipated Schedule:  Construction is anticipated to commence in April 2026 with completion by the end of the year.

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Funding: The District received a DOE Streamflow Restoration Grant of $1,519,000 for the Little Spokane River Water Resiliency Project, which included design and construction for Well 3E. The construction contract slightly exceeds available grant funding; the remainder will be funded with District funds.

Project Need:  The District’s existing Hatch Reservoir has insufficient storage volume to support peak hour demands and fire flow while maintaining adequate system pressure.

Project Description:  The District plans to construct a new 1 million gallon elevated storage tank east of Hatch Road and north of Bidwell Park.

Expected Outcomes:  Improved water service reliability and fire flow in the service area generally located north of Midway on either side of Hatch Road.

Current Status:  This project is in the design phase. The District has secured construction loan funding for construction in the 2027 – 2029 timeframe.

Anticipated Schedule:  Design is ongoing, with anticipated design completion in late 2026. Construction is anticipated to last between 8 and 15 months. Construction start dates are not yet known.

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Funding: Project design utilizes District funds. For construction, the District received notice of award for a $14.9 million Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan for the Hatch 2 Reservoir. This loan amount is anticipated to cover the project construction cost.

Project Need:  The existing waterlines in the Minihdoka/Koda Trail areas are leaking and showing signs of failure.

Project Description:  Replace approximately 3,500 lineal feet of failing steel and asbestos cement pipe.  A new 8 inch main line feed will extend from Dartford Road along Minihdoka Trail with a Pressure Reducing Valve Vault at the intersection with Koda.  A 4 inch main will extend along Koda Ct while a 6 inch main will extend along Koda Trail.

Expected Outcomes:  Improved water service reliability and fire flow.

Current Status:  Design and bidding are complete, and a construction contract has been awarded to Inland Infrastructure.

Anticipated Schedule:  Inland Infrastructure plans to construct the project from July 2026 – October 2026. Waiting for a July start helps reduce impacts related to seasonal groundwater in the area.

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Funding: Design and construction are funded locally by the District.