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 […]
Tag Archives: water utility
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]