The apparent low flow in the Albany-Santiam Canal made me wonder how our water supply was holding up this summer, which has been drier than usual and exceptionally warm. The word from the city of Albany is that we’re in pretty good shape but should conserve water when we can.
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Tags: Albany water supply, Albany-Santiam Canal, drought, North Santiam, South Santiam, water supply
Tags: Albany water supply, Albany-Santiam Canal, drought, North Santiam, South Santiam, water supply
Muddy water? It’s no problem, city says
Albany’s two treatment plants have been dealing with a raw-water supply that is unusually muddy. The question is whether this is causing any problems.
Tags: muuddy water, Santiam Canal, Santiam River, South Santiam, turbidity, water treatment