Re: Lots of rain but no water?

JoeK Wrote:
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> John West Wrote:
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> > My understanding from another discussion group
> is
> > that the Chama water system has totally failed
> and
> > when you turn the spigot on nothing comes out.
> > Water is having to be trucked in, and
> distributed
> > by bucket and jug. Hopefully others closer to
> the
> > situation can correct me and/or fill in more
> > details.
> >
> > JBWX
>
> Yes, that is correct. Zero municipal water. A lot
> of volunteers from D session have left early.
>
> The village is claiming that the entire issue is
> due to pipe leaks. However there is no water being
> produced at the treatment plant.
>
> The village officials say Thursday at the
> earliest. Potentially weeks!!??????? I don't think
> these village officials understand the
> implications. No water means not habitable after a
> few days. Unfortunately digging holes for
> outhouses like their compadres did years ago isn't
> feasible or legal. Drinking water is available.
> Sanitation, no.
>
> I have a well at my home and turned it back on.

This is the notice we received.