Water pump is not yet up to full capacity in east Bellingham. Given the warm weather, the public is asked not to wash cars, water lawns, etc. If it is necessary to clean your car, it is requested that you go to a commercial car wash facility where water restrictions may not apply. For safety reasons and in an effort to give nature a chance to repair, the public is advised to stay away from Whatcom Falls Park. Contractors and other personnel will be working there today.
Conditions are sensitive while isolating the affected pipe.
Shoreline and stream assessment and sampling continue to determine the extent of contamination and to determine erosion potential of the shoreline. Also, work is continuing to determine the impact to fish and wildlife. Plans are being developed to reopen the park and all surrounding streets. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources will be working today to put out remaining fires, except in the immediate source area. Vegetative fires will be extinguished first.