Links
Here are some useful links to other sites containing water related news and information.
Washington State Legislature
Do you know what legislators are discussing about your water? What new laws will affect your water rates? To track the legislative process follow the link above or paste apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo into your internet browser. Thanks for staying informed.
Call Before You Dig
DIAL "811" BEFORE YOU DIG!! It's the law in Washington.
It's smart! Doing so can prevent unnecessary damage and accidents.
It's easy! Just call "811".
Utility Notification Center
The Utility Notification Center is the one-call agency that safeguards 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.