Clallam County’s island neighborhood about to become part of Sequim

BY PEPPER FISHER

Sequim – There’s a 54-home neighborhood called Flaura’s Acres in the center of Sequim that is not part of Sequim. The homeowners who live there are county residents, and they’re in dire straits. Their sewer system has failed, which in turn has made the water from their private well undrinkable. Now, thanks to a cooperative effort between the City of Sequim, Clallam County, and the state Departments of Ecology and Health, a solution is on the way.

The City of Sequim Public Works Department is requesting City Council execute an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Clallam County that will allow for the replacement of the Flaura’s Acres sewer and water systems by connecting to the Sequim systems, and the deal says the members of homeowner’s association will then become City of S