Water in the river is improving after the upstream events from last week. Turbidity is still elevated but within normal range for runoff and the water treatment plant is fully operational again. Ecological sampling yesterday revealed many bugs still healthy in the river including stoneflies, caddis, mayflies, boatmen, and water striders. Some folks are even catching fish again.
This sediment problem could have been much worse and operator Jim Kleeman and clerk Sandy White did a great job of keeping water flowing to town residents. The whole situation underlines our need for new water intake, filter, clear well, and storage tank.
