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 […]
Tag Archives: North City Water District
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., […]
Protecting Your Freedom to Vote for a Utility Provider
In 1990, the State of Washington adopted the Growth Management Act to help our state plan for future growth, with a focus on urban and suburban areas. One component of […]
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 […]
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 […]