Water pressure to be affected during testing of Ritzville water system

The Ritzville City Public Works Department will be doing testing on the city's water system in the next few weeks, the city announced in a news release on Oct. 14.

During this time, the city said that residents can expect water pressure loss throughout the water supply lines. The city will be taking the main water tank out of service in early 2020 for required maintenance and testing is necessary to maintain quality service.

"Your patience is appreciated during this testing phase," the city said in the news release.

More information will be available in the coming weeks.