Greetings friends and happy new year! We write today because we will be seeing freezing temperatures this week and possibly snow. This is a good time to get prepared to protect your home and property if you haven't done so already. Here are some tips we recommend to...
Conservation
Leaks & Leak Prevention
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) research has found that up to 14% of residential water use annually is related to leaks. Water leaks can have a major impact on your water bills and on the water system. Eastsound Water’s smart meter tracking system provides...
Water Study Comparing Residential Water Use by Different Classes of Users
Released and Approved by the EWUA Board September 2021 This study is prepared and released by the Eastsound Water Users Association Board in response to an unauthorized presentation regarding Vacation Rentals given under the letterhead of Eastsound Water. The...
Record Low Water Use in 2019
In 2019 Eastsound Water served more connections with less water than ever before. There are 3 graphics in this post that demonstrate the Water System continued improvements is efficiently managing the community's water supply. The first graph show the continual...
2019 Water Use Update
2019 Water Demand is down 2.7% compared to 2018. This is comparing Jan 1 through the end of July 2018 to the same period in 2019. This is in keeping with a decade long trend of Eastsound Water efficiently serving a growing membership without taxing our water...
Frozen Pipes Concerns
Winter Weather impacts on Waterlines. This week Eastsound Water has had dozens of calls from folks with frozen pipes. It’s been several years since we’ve had these types of temperatures. Historically the water system sees a significant spike in water demand AFTER THE...
Summer Irrigation Case Study – How much water is really needed?
Irrigation Case Study An Eastsound Water member recently was shocked to receive an $800 water bill for service between May 20 and Aug 20. They had used 48,000 gallons over the past quarter, which they didn’t believe was possible. During the prior quarters, the account...
Tips To Save Water and Cut Your Water Bills In Half
Eastsound Water's new rate structure proposal is a significant change from the current rate structure that has existed since 2004. Lower water users will pay less under the new proposal. Higher water users will pay more,...
Residential Water Use Chart
How does your home's water use compare to others? This chart might help you understand how your water use compares to others. One of the features of the new rate structures being considered by the EWUA Board is eliminating the "base allotment" concept (5000...
Avoiding a Costly Water Leak
Water for the future is a growing concern on Orcas. I get lots of questions about Eastsound Water’s ability to support the planned growth in our service area. Your Eastsound Water Board and staff are prepared to meet future demand AND continue to promote responsible...