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NID Declares Water Emergency

Posted: Mar. 1, 2017 1:19 PM PST

A water emergency has been declared for Nevada Irrigation District customers in Grass Valley and Nevada City. NID General Manager Rem Scherzinger says it’s due to a canal failure that occurred February 10th in a remote canyon near Bear Valley…

click to listen to Rem Scherzinger

The District says the canal is utilized by PG and E to generate hydroelectric power and is one of the main water conveyance facilities for NID’s operations. Waters conveyed through the canal supply homes and businesses, including farms and ranches….

click to listen to Rem Scherzinger

Scherzinger says, depending on how long repairs take, there is the potential for service interruptions. But the District says it’s currently utilizing the natural flow of Deer Creek and backup pump systems to meet current customer demand.

 

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