Emergency water shutdown underway for area of Post Falls

POST FALLS — Post Falls conducted an emergency water shutdown to repair a broken water line Tuesday afternoon between North Compton Street and West Mullan Avenue, according to the city's water division.

The outage ultimately impacted four service connections including the Post Falls Library, Post Falls Boys and Girls Club and Post Falls School District offices.  

The actual outage lasted about ten minutes as work was completed after a repair plan was developed and time was given to the impacted businesses to plan for the outage. Service was returned by 4:30 p.m. 

Post Falls Utilities Manager Craig Borrenpohl shared appreciation for the quick coordination between the water division, Post Falls School District, Boys and Girls Club, Post Falls Library and impacted residents while the repair work was completed.