OUR HISTORY
From early irrigation roots to public ownership.
Our water system has a long history of serving this community — from irrigation district beginnings to the public utility we are today.
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1896
The system began its origin.
Water system originated by an irrigation district.
1907
A wood stave main replaced the ditch.
A 48-inch wood stave transmission main replaced the original open ditch.
1951
Filtration plant completed.
A 3-million-gallon-per-day filtration plant was completed.
1956–1961
Shifting to wells and river supply.
The system began shifting toward wells and river supply.
1984
Public Utility District formed.
Citizens voted to form Public Utility District No. 1 of Asotin County.
1987
PUD begins operation.
Asotin County PUD officially began operation.