The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

PRESCOTT—As the only area pool open last week, aside from Walla Walla, a flex pipe leak was the last thing the Prescott pool needed. Nonetheless, quick thinking by pool staff and help from Dunning Irrigation made for a quick repair and only two-day downtime.

Prescott Joint Park and Recreation District Manager Yvonne Jackson said she was notified of the initial leak on the evening of June 11. She made a quick stop at Home Depot and picked up four boxes of Flex Tape which they used to wrap the pipe, which held for six days.

In the meantime, Jackson met with Dunning Irrigation which was abl...