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 […]
Tag Archives: special purpose district
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, […]
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+ […]
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 […]
New Water Meter Change Out Has Begun!
Who’s that guy digging around your water meter? If North City Water District is your water provider, it’s probably one of our subcontractors, busy replacing your old water meter with […]
North City Reservoir: more than meets the eye
If you’ve been driving in the vicinity of 15th Avenue NE and NE 177th Street, you’ve no doubt noticed the work taking place on our 3.7 MG North City Reservoir. […]
Annual Water Quality Report – 2013
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 […]
Infrastructure and Washington’s Public Works Board
How one state-run agency has been helping communities maintain critical public services by providing affordable infrastructure improvement financing Turn on your water faucet and fill a glass. Flush the toilet […]