City of Cheney limits irrigation after major well breaks down

CHENEY, Wash. — Cheney’s largest water-producing well suffered a mechanical failure this weekend, resulting in an emergency irrigation restriction while repairs take place, the city said in a release.

City officials said work to repair the well’s pump drive shaft could take up to three weeks depending on replacement parts.

With Well #3 offline, about 1,250 gallons per minute remains available from the rest of the city water system, the city said…

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