City of Roslyn

We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the City of Roslyn website being down for the past several months. The City is actively working to resolve the issue and restore full access as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, the following quick links remain available:
Council Agendas
Community Development (Permitting)
Utilities
Roslyn Municipal Code
(Blue Hyperlinks on the left and right side of the homepage)

At this time, the following pages are unavailable:
Mayor & Council (emails)
Commissions
Departments
Visit Roslyn
Permits & Licenses

If you need immediate assistance, please contact City Hall. We can be reached at [email protected] or 509-649-3105.

Emails sent to Clerk Taklo will be forwarded to Mayor Adams and the Council if requested.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to restore the website.

Be smart. Don't light our neighborhood on fire or blow yourself up.
Code 8.05 https://ecode360.com/46650580

Water has been restored.

Please exercise caution when turning on your faucets and other appliances by adhering to the following recommendations;

Clear Air and Sediment
Open other faucets one at a time slowly to purge trapped air. Let water run for 10–15 minutes to ensure a steady stream and no banging noises.

Final Checks
Confirm all fixtures are receiving steady water.
Inspect for leaks or unusual noises.
Restore power to appliances and the water heater only after water is flowing normally.

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

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.

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

cityofroslyn.sharepoint.com

************************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.