Valley Water District
14515 Pioneer Way E
Puyallup, WA 98372
253-841-9698  
888-205-0118  Emergency
253-770-8959  Fax
info@valleywaterdistrict.com
Valley Water District
Mission Statement
To provide safe and reliable water to all of the District's customers.
Wednesday
March 10, 2010

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Links

Here are some useful links to other sites containing water related news and information.

Government Issues

Washington State Legislature
Do you know what legislators are discussing about your water? What legislative bills will affect your water rates? Go to the legislative site above. Click on "Bill Information" on the left side of that page to search by description, such as 'water'.


Utility Location

Call Before You Dig
It's required by law in Washington. It's smart because doing so can prevent unnecessary damage and accidents. It's easy, just call: 1-800-424-5555.

Utility Notification Center
The Utility Notification Center is the one-call agency dedicated to safeguarding citizens and construction personnel who work around utilities, as well as the underground infrastructure of pipes, mains and lines which bring utilities to your community.


Water Conservation

American Lawns
According to the US EPA, two of the biggest water-saving actions we can take are planting suitable plants properly and watering them just enough to meet the plant's needs. Your garden can be productive and attractive even during a drought.

Automatic Irrigation Systems
Unless you're really careful about lawn watering it's easy to over-water or even underwater your lawn. Basic mistakes happen and can end up damaging your lawn.

Be Water Smart
Here in Washington, we are blessed with seasonally abundant and clean water sources. However, our growing population and changing environment will mean that challenges to maintaining supply for people and wildlife will most likely continue.

EnergyStar
Through superior design and system features, ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washers clean clothes using up to 20 gallons less water and 50% less energy than standard washers.

Test Your WaterSense
Here's a fun game for kids and grown-ups alike. Move the water-efficiency hero Hydro through water pipes and answer water-efficiency questions while avoiding water-wasting monsters such as Sogosaurus and Drainiac.

The Irrigation Water Management Society
The Irrigation Water Management Society is a non-profit organization committed to promoting the wise and efficient use of water in golf, landscape, and agriculture. Check out the regional weather data and adjust your irrigation timers accordingly.

Toiletology 101
Let's plunge in; flush out the facts and plumb the depths of toilet repairs. Almost everything you ever wanted to know about your toilets! And some things you probably never knew you needed to know.

Water - Use It Wisely
From Appliances to Xeriscape. This resourceful and interactive site is loaded with dozens of conservation tips. There's games for kids of all ages and links to many more water-related sites.

Water Busters
Another interactive game....Help Bert the Salmon and Phil Dumpster find and fix water leaks around the house before high water bills wash them away.(Brought to you by Seattle Public Utilities).

Water Saver Home
Take the Home Tour to investigate your water saving opportunities in each area of your home.

XERISCAPE
Xeriscaping is the concept of creating appealing landscape that requires little watering. The principles of water-wise gardening can be applied to all landscaping projects - residential or commercial - and to all or part of a yard.


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