Will We Have a Water Shortage This Summer?
This question will have an official answer on April 1, 2015 when a coalition of public agencies gets together for a comprehensive review… however current indicators look optimistic for sufficient […]
Project Spotlight: Ridgecrest Neighborhood’s Pressure Reducing Valves
In anticipation of the North City Pump Station project’s completion in the Fall of 2015, North City Water District is currently installing additional individual Pressure Reducing Valves (PRVs) for residences within […]
Lessons Learned from Mercer Island’s Water Emergency
It’s easy to take water for granted—from the simple act of turning on a faucet to get a drink of water, to the water that a school or business needs […]
Thanksgiving Water-Saving Tips
by Tracy Quinn As originally posted on the National Resources Defense Council Staff’s Blog As you prepare to brine that turkey (or Tofurky) and peel pounds upon pounds of potatoes, […]
Infrastructure in Washington State versus North City Water District
A recent video produced by the Association of Washington Cities, with support from the Washington Public Utility Districts Association (WPUDA) and the Washington Association of Sewer and Water Districts (WASWD, […]
Office Building Valve Fails, Operations Continue
As a Special Purpose District, we make a point of replacing old water pipes, valves, and related equipment throughout our system long before an emergency ever takes place. So you […]
Help Your Local Storm Drain
Got a storm drain near your property? This time of year, they can become clogged with leaves, resulting in flooded roads and property. Here are 4 easy steps you can take to […]
Come See the Salmon Migration at Cedar River!
“Salmon are the vehicle through which we tell the story of clean water and healthy habitat.” Did you know? Every weekend in October, you can come join volunteer naturalists at five […]
Connecting with Our Legislators
This past spring, we at North City Water District invited our Legislators and candidates for the legislative offices to tour our facilities and get to know us better. Our staff […]
Streetlight Rate Increase (or, how your Water District became responsible for street light billing)
Did you know that a large number of Special Purpose Districts (like ours) are responsible for street light billing? Here in the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park area, out of the 8,000+ […]
FREE Savvy Gardener Class – Fall Leaves are Garden Gold – September 24
Fall leaves in your yard and garden are a resource that is “garden gold!” This free class will cover many easy ways that you can use your falling leaves to […]
Correction in the News
In the June issue of the City of Shoreline’s magazine “Currents,” the City stated that it would be assuming North City Water District at the end of the franchise agreement […]
North City Water District Recognized for Recycling and Waste Reduction
As reported recently in the Shoreline Area News, North City Water District was recently named by King County’s Solid Waste Division on their 2014 “Best Workplaces for Recycling and Waste Reduction” […]
Irrigation System Tune Up
When is the last time you checked the irrigation system for your home, business, or school’s sports field? Next to a leaky toilet, an irrigation system is often the #1 culprit in high […]
Celebrating the Results of Fix a Leak Week 2014
2014 marks the third year in a row that North City Water District worked with local elementary students in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park on the Annual Fix a Leak Week Challenge. And what […]