New Web Page: Water Outages FAQ
Water leaks and outages affect all water systems. Starting in 2021, however, our system began seeing a significant increase in such incidents, especially in South Elkins. This year, Elkins water system workers have responded to dozens of leaks in South Elkins. Although many of these leaks were repaired “under pressure” and did not require water to be turned off, that part of our city experienced 19 water outages during 2021.
There are various factors contributing to this situation, and fully addressing all of them will take a significant amount of time and money.
Follow this link for answers to frequently asked questions about why this is happening and what we are doing about it. (While you’re at it, please consider signing up for City of Elkins Nixle alerts so you can receive advance notification of water outages, in addition to other important emergency information.)
No Alternate Sources for Water System Funds
Council is considering an emergency water-rate increase recommended by the Elkins Water Board. Some customers have asked if there is any other way the water system can obtain the funds it needs to continue operations. For example, could sales-tax proceeds be used? […]
Read MoreCity Hall News: Week of March 28, 2022
Meeting this week are the Elkins Historic Landmarks Commission and council’s Municipal Properties Committee and ad hoc ARPA Advisory Committee. Street Department personnel will be trimming trees overhanging the public right-of-way on multiple city streets starting Monday at 7 a.m., weather permitting. […]
Read MorePaving Resumes Monday (11/1): Taylor, River, Granny’s Lane
Due to weather, there will be no paving today. Paving work will resume Monday on Taylor Avenue, River Street, and Granny’s Lane. There will be no parking on the milled sections of these streets from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on those dates. […]
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