City of Donald, Oregon
 

Why Are We Doing This? Currently, our customer’s water demand is higher than can be produced. The system is operating around the clock without a break to keep up with demand. The water level in the aquifer is dropping rapidly. Essentially, we are tapping into our savings account without replenishing it. It will only be a matter of time before we are unable to fulfill the demand for water. Let's take action now to conserve our system.

 

The Water Treatment Plant has two reservoirs and one well. Reservoir #1 has the capacity of 200,000 gallons and is located closest to Rees Street. Reservoir #2 has the capacity of 325,000 gallons and can be seen from Ehlen Road with the U.S. Flag on it. These reservoirs run in tandem and have a total water storage capacity of 525,000 gallons. The well can produce 200 gallons of water per minute, 12,000 gallons per hour. Due to the lower level in the aquifer, the pumping rate decreased to 148 gpm, 8,880 gpd. The well has a depth of 200 ft but the pump sets at 155 ft. Our current pumping level is at 134 ft.  Therefore, there is only 21 ft left of water available.

 

What Is Being Done? The Public Works Director and City Manager are working to ensure that the equipment and machinery at the Water Plant can keep up with the demand since it is working non-stop. Please help the situation by conserving as much water as possible for the next few months!