Town Of Wellton

06/18/2026

The Town of Wellton was proud to be represented by Mayor Michelle Jones and Grants Administrator Terri Barriga at the recent 4FrontED Special Session hosted at Yuma City Hall. The meeting brought together regional leaders from both sides of the U.S.–Mexico border to discuss economic development, infrastructure, trade opportunities, and funding resources. We appreciate the collaboration and look forward to exploring opportunities that support growth and investment in our community.

A 4FrontED Special Session brought together leaders from both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border to discuss logistical and commercial capabilities of a future strategic corridor. Imperial Valley shared more about their lithium industry, and we had a great presentation on project funding by NADBank.

Thank you for convening with us at Yuma’s City Hall! We had representatives from: Yuma, Somerton, Wellton, Yuma County, San Luis Río Colorado, Puerto Peñasco, Mexicali and Imperial County.

06/18/2026

June 17, 2026

County Retention Basin Flood Control Project Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

County Retention Basin Flood Control Project

Wellton, Arizona – June 17, 2026

The Town of Wellton would like to provide residents with additional information regarding the recent water service interruptions associated with the County Retention Basin Flood Control Project.

Please see attached press release

06/17/2026

****UPDATED****
🚨 TOWN OF WELLTON WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTION NOTICE 🚨
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Water service is expected to be restored by approximately 2:00 PM.

Due to unforeseen circumstances encountered during the County Retention Basin Flood Control Project, the water outage originally scheduled to affect only properties in the vicinity west of Helen Street between San Jose Avenue and Los Angeles Avenue has expanded.
As a result, the entire north side of town will be affected by the water outage while crews complete the necessary repairs and infrastructure improvements.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding as this important work is completed.
Thank you for your cooperation as crews work to safely and efficiently complete the project.

06/17/2026

Something BIG is coming to Wellton 🇺🇸
Get ready for an unforgettable 4th of July Celebration at Butterfield Park!

🎆 Fireworks
🎶 Live entertainment
🍉 Family fun

Stay tuned for the full lineup!

06/16/2026

WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTION

As part of the Yuma County Retention Basin Flood Control Project, water service will be interrupted tomorrow, Wednesday June 17, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. while crews install a line drop for the storm drain.


Areas that may be affected:

Properties within the vicinity west of Helen St from San Jose Ave and Los Angeles Avenue
Please note road closure on Helen Street between Los Angeles Ave and Oakland Ave approximately 125 feet will continue until end of shift tomorrow.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as these important infrastructure improvements are completed. Please plan accordingly and use alternate routes during the closure.

06/16/2026

TOWN OF WELLTON WATER OUTAGE UPDATE

Todays scheduled water outage associated with the Yuma County Retention Basin Project has been completed, and water service has been restored to all affected customers.

The Town of Wellton would like to thank residents for their patience and understanding during today's repairs. We appreciate your cooperation as crews worked to complete this important infrastructure project safely and efficiently.

If you experience any issues with your water service, please contact Town Hall at (928) 785-3348.

Thank you for your patience and support.

06/15/2026

TOWN PUBLIC NOTICE
Water Service Interruption and Road Closure

The previously scheduled water outage has been rescheduled to Tuesday, June 16, due to an unforeseen issue encountered by the Public Works Department.
Water Service Interruption:
Water service will be temporarily interrupted June 16 6AM to 10AM.
Location of Work: Helen St., west of Bank
Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
All customers on the north side of town will be affected during this time.

Road Closure:
In addition, Helen Street will be closed between Los Angeles Avenue and Oakland Avenue (approximately 125 feet) to allow for necessary work to be completed safely.

The Town appreciates your patience and cooperation as crews work to complete these necessary repairs.

06/15/2026

ALL CLEAR NOTICE – GAS LEAK INCIDENT
******Attention Residents,
The gas leak that prompted the evacuation has been safely resolved.
✅ It is now safe to return to your homes.

06/15/2026

🚱 WATER OUTAGE NOTICE
Town of Wellton
Please be advised that water service on the north side of town will be completely shut down to allow for the installation of three (3) new isolation valves.

Location of Work: Helen St., west of Bank
Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM

All customers on the north side of town will be affected during this time.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete these essential upgrades

06/11/2026

NOTICE OF POSSIBLE WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTION & ROAD CLOSURE


As part of the Accurate Excavation Flood Plain Project, water service may be temporarily interrupted on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. while crews install a valve on Helen St.


Areas that may be affected:

Properties within the vicinity of Helen St and Maybelle St. from San Jose Avenue and Los Angeles Avenue
Work is scheduled pending the valve installation and may be subject to change based on field conditions.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as these important infrastructure improvements are completed. Please plan accordingly and use alternate routes during the closure.



Thank you,
Town of Wellton