City of Roslyn

06/17/2026

Information regarding upcoming water shut off - City of Roslyn Public Works

Hot Water Tank Safety During a Municipal Water Shut Off
When your municipal water supply is shut off, your hot water tank can still be safe to use — but you must take specific steps to prevent dry firing, which can cause rapid damage to electric elements or gas burners.

Why a shut-off is risky
When the main water supply is closed, no new cold water enters the tank. If the heater remains powered, it will try to heat the water already in the tank. Once that water is used, the tank can become empty or nearly empty, leading to dry firing.

Electric heaters: Heating elements are designed to operate only in water. Without water, they can overheat to over 1,000°F in seconds, burning out the internal wire.

Gas heaters: The burner’s intense heat contacts the tank lining without water cooling, potentially warping or cracking the protective liner.

Safety steps to take

Turn off the heat source immediately after shutting off the water supply, especially if there’s any chance a hot water fixture will be opened.

For electric heaters: Locate the dedicated breaker in your electrical panel and turn it off.

For gas heaters: Turn the gas valve to the “off” or “pilot” position (do not fully shut off the gas line unless instructed by a professional) Regional Water Providers Consortium.

If you need hot water during the shut-off: Open a hot water fixture to keep the tank pressurized and prevent it from emptying completely.

When restarting: After the water supply is restored, refill the tank and reactivate the heater only when the tank is full and pressurized.Inform

06/15/2026

Sorry for the inconvenience, the Roslyn Public Library will be closed Tuesday June 16, 2026.
The library will re-open Wednesday 11-5pm, with a limited schedule to follow.

06/11/2026

City of Roslyn – Water Service Interruption Notice

Date of Shutoff: Wednesday June 24, 2026

Time: To be determined by operations schedule – residents and businesses should expect to potentially be interrupted from the hours of 6:00 am to 9:00 pm

Affected Area: Residents and businesses South of Washington Avenue within the City of Roslyn

Planned Water Shutoff for System Repairs

The City of Roslyn will be conducting a planned water shutoff on June 24, 2026 to complete permanent repairs to the transmission system. These repairs are necessary to fully restore and reinforce infrastructure damaged during the January 2026 water main break.

This work is essential to ensure long term reliability, improve system performance, and reduce the risk of future service disruptions.

Hot Water Tank Safety During a Municipal Water Shut Off
When your municipal water supply is shut off, your hot water tank can still be safe to use — but you must take specific steps to prevent dry firing, which can cause rapid damage to electric elements or gas burners.

Why a shut-off is risky
When the main water supply is closed, no new cold water enters the tank. If the heater remains powered, it will try to heat the water already in the tank. Once that water is used, the tank can become empty or nearly empty, leading to dry firing.

Electric heaters: Heating elements are designed to operate only in water. Without water, they can overheat to over 1,000°F in seconds, burning out the internal wire.

Gas heaters: The burner’s intense heat contacts the tank lining without water cooling, potentially warping or cracking the protective liner.

Safety steps to take

Turn off the heat source immediately after shutting off the water supply, especially if there’s any chance a hot water fixture will be opened.

For electric heaters: Locate the dedicated breaker in your electrical panel and turn it off.

For gas heaters: Turn the gas valve to the “off” or “pilot” position (do not fully shut off the gas line unless instructed by a professional) Regional Water Providers Consortium.

If you need hot water during the shut-off: Open a hot water fixture to keep the tank pressurized and prevent it from emptying completely.

When restarting: After the water supply is restored, refill the tank and reactivate the heater only when the tank is full and pressurized.

06/11/2026

2026 Comprehensive Plan Update
Information and drafts related to the Comprehensive Plan process can be found via the following link:

https://cityofroslyn.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/IgAmX2qVV-IURqsj3DNp44Z1AeHlEZaV017Z_7JkhM0PEPg?e=AeewjX

If you have comments or questions related to the City's comprehensive planning process, please contact:

Michelle Geiger
[email protected]
(509) 304-8337

06/10/2026

************************OPEN HOUSE REMINDER ********************

TONIGHT 4-6 pm at Roslyn City Hall

Just a reminder that the City is holding and open house this evening from 4pm to 6pm at City Hall Council Chambers,
to obtain input on the Comprehensive Plan Update. We look forward to seeing all of you there this evening.

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Webex meeting recording: Roslyn City Council Meeting-20260527 0111-1
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05/27/2026

Public Notice:

Crews will begin felling standing dead trees in the Roslyn Urban Forest today. The unit has multiple blow downs from the winter storm and additional standing dead. Crews will fell and buck the trees. Material will be machine piled and burned this Fall when fire danger subside. There will be occasional closing of trails - please mind the signs - but crews will always maintain an option through the RUF on one of the three trails. Please do not approach machinery or felling crews. Ewok will not be impacted. Roslyn Fire/ Upper Kittitas County Fuels Crew will be conducting the work with assistance from WA DNR and other agencies. The project is funded by the WA DNR. Impacted unit is shown in the map attached in blue and labeled "In Progress - Machine Pile 2026."

05/21/2026

Join the Community Work Party to help Roslyn Urban Forest!

When: Saturday June 13, 2026 from 9:00 AM to Noon

What: We'll walk 10 minutes up the trail and prune small trees that are growing in dense pockets after the area was logged. Please bring hand loppers, pruners or small hand saws. Also bring any safety equipment you feel you need (e.g. gloves or eye-protection).

Where: Meet at the E Nevada Avenue trailhead. Parking is limited, please pull well off to the side, consider carpooling, or walk to the trailhead.

This effort is hosted by the Roslyn Citizen Advisory Committee.