Waitsburg property owners asked to send invoices to city after water system incident causes flooding, damage

By: Erick Bengel

Outlets: Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

Published: November 7, 2025

Words: 590

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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WAITSBURG — Anyone whose property sustained damage after unusually high pressure built up in the city’s water system on Tuesday, Nov. 4, is asked to give invoices for repairs and cleanup to City Administrator Randy Hinchliffe so the city can cover the costs.

Hinchliffe and Public Works Director Jim Lynch are still looking into what caused the sudden flooding in homes, Waitsburg School District buildings and other properties.

At an emergency City Council meeting on …

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