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Major milestone alert: This week the connection to the raw water pipeline from Cheney Reservoir is being connected to Northwest Water Facility infrastructure. This work was scheduled and coordinated between the contractor, Wichita Water Partners, and the City’s Water Production staff.

Customers are not expected to experience any service impacts, but if you see our team working, please feel free to give them a wave as you drive by.

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