Water pressure disaster sparks multiple ruptures in city system
A malfunctioning pressure valve sent a shock wave through the city water system Wednesday evening, causing at least nine ruptures including a major 12 inch main break. Public works crews led by Lyman Merkley endured freezing conditions to restore service, with thanks to responders and community partners. The piece notes potential broader damage avoided and discusses upcoming bid openings for the Jensen Unit of the Central Utah Project and concerns about federal regulations affecting Bureau of Reclamation projects.
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Lyman Merkley
Verna City
Fellows
Uliah High School
Vernal City
Vernal City Works
Pressure surge breaks up city water lines
A pressure surge from a malfunctioning valve flooded and froze streets in Vernal City on a 425 inch main, shutting Uliah High School and leaving west Vernal residents without water for 24 hours. Repairs, aided by parts from Salt Lake City, faced frost and weather delays. no major property damage occurred.
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John Hacking
Merkley
Vernal City signs Tyzack reservoir water contract
Vernal City signed with the Bureau of Reclamation for 12 000 acre feet of municipal and industrial water from Tyzack reservoir under a step agreement. Canals signed for 4 600 acre feet of irrigation water. Bid opening for the Jensen Unit dam and reservoir construction postponed to Feb 1 due to specification problems. Estimated project cost 34.5 million with 28.7 million repaid over 50 years. The Tyzack dam will be earth filled, 145 feet high, 1 640 feet long, storing 26 000 acre feet and supplying water for Ashley Creek Stetnaker and Jensen area irrigation. Recreation and scenic value expected with 40 000 annual visitations.
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Tyzack
Ashley Valley
Bureau of Reclamation
Teton
Vernal City
Tyzack Reservoir
Jensen
Central Utah
Uintah County
Cauitt Room
Bureau of Reclamation Duchesne
Big Brush Creek
Vernal
Steinaker Dam
Yvzack
Ashley Creek
Stetnaker
Facllng
Tyzac
Ashley Spring
Stewart, Lake Waterfowl Management Ar
Ashby Creek
Green River
Burns Beach
National Park Service
Red Cliffs
Flaming Gorge
Lake Powell
David L Crandall
H. Stringham
Wintoh Water Conservancy
Uintah County approves seven percent across the board raise
Uintah County Commissioners vote seven percent pay raises for all county employees and elected officials after a two hour hearing. Commissioner Merkley excludes himself citing pre election commitments. Others support raises citing below market pay. some oppose tighten spending and no post election pay hike. Former commissioners argue the raise is deserved.
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Uintah
Roland Merkley
Burke
Qorian Cook
Warren Richardson
Melvin Burke
Uintah County Residents Carry More Life Insurance
Uintah County residents now hold record levels of life insurance with total in force about 1.11 billion dollars. National data show Americans overall hold roughly 2.14 trillion in life coverage, Utah about 10.4 billion, and Uintah County near 25.94 dollars per family in coverage. More than two thirds of Americans contain some life insurance, with ordinary life insurance most common and group plans second.
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Uintah County
Department of Commerce
American Council of Life Insurance
State of
Utah
Uintok County
Unis
Forge
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Carter
Vernal Avenue
1Th West
2Nd North
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Salt Lake City
Warren Harris
City Waters Works
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Dala Avenas
L. Y Siddoway
John Jensen
Central Utah Projects Office
LeRoy Holmes
Chial
Water End
Land Operations
Domgaard
Farmera
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