Your answers can be helpful for the water department as well as fellow members.
On the previous topic of North Beach Water, I found the comment by Glenn Ripley interesting. He is one of 3 commissioners for North Beach Water. Unlike our Board Trustees, he has always been open and transparent and participates in "social media" discussions. I have met him and find him credible and all around nice person.
His statement that "They can't fix what they don't know". got me to thinking about how that might apply to our water system. I think he offers good advice. I have met him and found him to be honest and credible. He is considered by most as a nice person.
Our plant manager, April Garcia, has commented several times about reporting problems or asking questions. She is another person who is credible and also a nice person. I think this is a blog opportunity for those who follow this blog, to share how their water is. It would be a comparison for other members. It might also help the water department to provide better service in areas needed. After seeing the comments about North Beach Water, we may be better off here than in other places.
George Miller, 324th Place:
Over all, I consider my water as good. It is clear enough for me. With the new booster pumps recently installed at the pump station, I have noticed a steady higher pressure. It used to be up and down, but never to low. I do occasionally get high chlorine smell and taste, but only lasts a day. Once in a while there will be a black ring suddenly show up in my toilet bowl. This also only lasts a day, and am told it is due to filter flushing. I consider none of these things as significant for me.
What is your experience with our water?
Glenn Ripley I believe many of these are reports of well water, which I'd not drink without testing and treatment. There are several independent municipal water systems on the North Beach Peninsula. Ilwaco, Long Beach, North Beach and Surfside. Each treats their own water and would like to hear of any complaints. They can't fix what they don't know about.
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If you don't want to use your name, you could state the general area. If you consider your problem or issue as significant, contact April at water@surfsideonline.org
I live north of Oysterville road. Water pressure has always been low and I don't see that changing anytime soon. Never have had any chlorine issues. When the filters are new the tub water is clear and has no smell. There are times when you will have a smell for awhile and then it will be gone. April and others always say it's a water heater issues. If that was the case then why would it come and go and also affect others in the neighborhood at the same time?
All in all not too bad overall except for the pressure issue. When I drive by people who can water their lawn with one sprinkler I get jealous. When I see people not paying attention to their fire pits I get nervous.
Yes, I have been told that the water pressure is really low on J Place up your way. Some have even installed a booster pump on their line to increase pressure. Seems like it would be a good thing if the water dept. installed some kind of booster pump for that area. That would be money better spent than replacing pipe. Also been told of smaller pipe. The projected loop up there makes no sense and would not solve the pressure problems. The Water Planning Committee should address your issue. Thanks for your comment.
I'm on G, the water is clear and doesn't smell. I do still filter just to be safe, but I would consider it drinkable from the tap. My pressure is substantially lower than is used to be, I wish that could be changed?
Re: June 25, 2019 at 8:43 AM
When you refer to "My pressure is substantially lower than is used to be"
Are you talking about flow, meaning it takes longer to fill a bucket for example?
Or do you mean the stream from your garden hose does not go as far as used to?
to 1:02 from 8:43. Both I guess, but more towards the stream from the hose. For example, I'm not able to adequately reach high windows with the current stream that used to reach easily a few years ago.
re:June 25, 2019 at 1:33 PM
Call the water dept and have them come out and check your static water pressure and the pressure you have when flowing water through the hose. Make sure that you use the same hose bib for the testing.
I sounds like you may have a restriction somewhere. It could also be the inherent flow limitation of the new water meters, being utilized causing this loss of pressure / flow.
Remember for every foot of elevation above I street you lose 1/2 psi per foot, so depending on where you live and which story of your house you live in, you could very well see a 10-20 psi pressure loss.
Bob Haskin
Pacific Design Service
Former SHOA Water / Field Superintendent
Why is Mr Haskin our former Water Supt? Did he cross Big K or one of his cronies? Sounds to me like he should be back on board in SHOA Water Dept. Cant wait to hear the responses.
Thanks Bob, I'll look into it!
June 25, 2019 at 8:19 PM
No... It was the Cabal of Larry N, Grant M, Debbie R, Chris H, Jim F and the GM Barb R ...
Someone should ask these fools, is SHOA better off now or back then?
So, if you live up north on J place and you want to have the same water pressure as those in the flat lands take for granted you have to:
Buy a pump.
Pay for it to be installed.
Pay for the electricity to run it.
More than likely will have to pay again for a replacement or any maintenance/issues.
And lastly, have to listen to the noise it makes every time you run water.
Think about that the next time you are trimming your trees......
Re: June 28, 2019 at 6:30 AM
Sad to say the views, do have hidden costs.
The killing of trees shouldn't be allowed, they are part of the package when you buy the view.
Water quality is great since I spent close to a $1000 to put a filtration system in to my house.
My little vote of confidence for our homeowners association.
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