Seattle Public Utilities Changing the Water Supply Outlook
Seattle Public Utilities has officially changed its water supply outlook from “good” to “fair.” Blue = actual; Grey = average. Image courtesy of the Seattle Weather Blog With a scant […]
Tag Archives: Lake Forest Park
Watering Lawns During Drought Conditions
Lawns are already “going golden” this year. Given Governor Inslee’s recent announcement about a statewide drought, should you water your lawn, and if so, how much? Before the idea of watering your grass […]
Components of Your Water System
What sort of water system does your bi-monthly water payment provide to you? Are all water systems created equal? As a member of the American Water Works Association, we often […]
Annual Water Quality Report – 2014
All About Your Water: Who: Your drinking water is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), who sets drinking water quality standards, establishes testing methods and monitoring requirements for water […]
Ridgecrest Neighborhood’s Pressure Reducing Valves Phase II
The second phase of Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) installations is scheduled to begin later this year within the Ridgecrest neighborhood. These PRVs will be installed “downstream of the water meter,” i.e., […]
Project Update: North City Pump Station
Think of it as the “heart” of a water district—helping to move water throughout every pipe and corner of our District—all while maintaining critical water pressure. North City Water District’s […]
Water Education Opportunities at Local Area Events This Spring and Summer
Education about our water—from its source, to the taste, to conservation measures—is a big part of what we do at North City Water District. Here are just a few examples of […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]