Addressing Concerns about Lead in the Water System
SPU’s recent recommendation for Seattle residents to flush their taps before using has a few of our customers wondering if this advice applies to them. Although North City Water District […]
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Toilet Rebate Events at Home Depot in May
Mark your calendars: Home Depot will conduct special $100 rebate events on qualifying Premium toilet models (in stock and ordered) at two locations during the month of May. May 7 […]
Be a Leak Detective!
Did you know that your toilet could be leaking right this minute, and you might not even know it? Leaky toilets waste water and raise water bills, which is why […]
Project Update: North City Pump Station
Our North City Pump Station project is moving right along, despite the “monsoon” weather we’ve been having (did you know we’ve had nearly 2 feet of rain since December 1… […]
Free Savvy Gardener Class March 23: Right Plant, Right Place
Achieving a natural, healthy balance in your landscape starts with putting the right plant in the right place. This encompasses far more than simply putting sun-loving plants in the sunny spots—matching […]
Budget Update and Modest Rate Increase
2015 required careful attention to keep the budget balanced amidst the financial impacts of a record drought, rising operational costs, and ongoing system improvements and maintenance – updated North City […]
$100 Toilet Rebate Through March 31, 2016
Was your toilet installed prior to 2004? Between now and March 31, 2016, you can replace that old toilet with a Premium 1.06 gallons-per-flush toilet and get a $100 rebate […]
Finally, Enough Rainfall in Western Washington!
What a difference one week can make… the cities of Everett, Seattle and Tacoma have finally deactivated their Water Shortage Response Plan… thanks to the ongoing shift in our weather […]
Don’t Let the Rainfall Fool You
Back on November 10, Seattle Public Utilities reported that recent rains had improved our region’s water supply, prompting the cities of Everett, Seattle and Tacoma to return to the lowest […]
Beyond Supply and Maintenance
As a Special Purpose Water District, we go beyond the basics of water supply and maintenance in order to participate, involve and educate our community about water all year long. […]
Free Savvy Gardener Class September 29: Wildlife-Friendly Gardening
The beauty of songbirds, butterflies, and beneficial insects is ample reason to create a wildlife-friendly garden, but there is so much more to the picture… WILDLIFE-FRIENDLY GARDENING FOR BEAUTY & SUSTAINABILITY […]
Seattle Water Supply Voluntary Conservation
Although it feels a bit strange posting this on a day of torrential rains (big hooray!), the cities of Seattle, Tacoma and Everett have recently enacted “voluntary” water reductions, since the potential for a […]
Seattle Water Supply Advisory
This morning, in light of historic low river levels, record-setting hot and dry weather, and the resulting increased demand for water, the cities of Seattle, Everett and Tacoma have jointly activated […]
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 […]
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 […]