EvergreenChamber OfCommerce September 16, 2013- METRO DISTRICT UPDATE EVERGREEN AREA EXPERIENCING FLOODING Status report as of Monday, September 16, 2013, at 7:00 am. All of the Evergreen Metropolitan District facilities remain operational. As of 6:45 am, the flow in Bear Creek above Evergreen Lake was 1,110 cubic feet per second (cfs). This compares to 771 cfs flow rate from 24 hours ago on Sunday. The peak flow rate for Bear Creek from yesterdays rain was 1,250 cfs and happened at 11:15 pm. Stream flows have decreased through the early morning hours. We will continue to monitor stream flows. The sewage collection system is still running at peak levels, particularly through the lower areas along creeks and drainages. As a result, the District would ask that you please try to limit the amount of water you use in your homes to prevent further overtaxing of the sewer system. Sections of Upper Bear Creek still are inundated by flood waters. The downtown area is open to vehicle traffic. The drinking water system remains good. We have increased the dosage of chlorine in the treatment process; although there may be a chlorine taste and or odor, the drinking water is safe and will remain safe. The Evergreen Dam is being watched and is safe; there is no threat of failure of the dam. The District will update information as conditions change.
Posted on: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 19:07:53 +0000
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