Cheney limits water use

By: Clare McGraw

Outlets: Cheney Free Press

Published: July 9, 2026

Words: 468

Last Updated: 2 days, 4 hours ago

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CHENEY – City officials have issued emergency water restrictions after Cheney’s highest-producing well suffered a mechanical failure over the weekend, forcing an immediate halt to lawn irrigation while repairs are underway.

Well No. 3, the city’s largest water producer, was damaged after a power fluctuation broke the pump’s drive shaft, according to the city. Public Works Manager Mike Hooe said officials believe a rodent may have caused the power fluctuation, although the exact cause …

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