Eastsound Water has recently achieved a State of Washington Water Treatment FIRST.
Conservation
Winterizing Tips
Sub-freezing conditions are just around the corner on Orcas. It’s time to start thinking about “winterizing”. The long range forecast for this coming winter includes a moderate chance of lower than normal temperatures. Below are some of Eastsound Water’s suggestions...
EyeOnWater Feature
YEAH! Over 100 members who have established a LOGIN to Eastsound Water’s new EyeOnWater feature. This new feature allows members to view their recent water use, compare current use to historic use and set leak detection alerts. (Just hearing about EyeOnWater?, Check...
State Department of Health Recognizes Eastsound’s Water Treatment Performance
Eastsound Water has been recognized by the State Department of Health for our Water Treatment Optimization Performance. Eastsound is again one of the few water systems in Washington that has successfully maintain our voluntary commitment to significantly high...
Higher Than Normal Precipitation
Eastsound Water tracks local precipitation; it is, after all, our sole water source, recharging both groundwater and reservoirs. It is perhaps not surprising that the 2016–2017 water year has been wetter than normal. (A water year or hydrological year is from October...
Eastsound Water Efficiency Record Set in 2016
Eastsound Water is committed to doing our part in responsible resource management to insure that the water system and the water supply we are dependent on can support our evolving community.
Fall 2016 Precipitation Observations
The Seattle area experienced record rainfall in October. Over 9”, more than double the 3.5” average. On Orcas, rain was recorded on all but a handful of days last month, but our 6.5” of rainfall did not break any records. Below is a chart of the rainfall Eastsound...
Conservation Gains
For 2009, EWUA’s annual production has declined for the 8th consecutive year. This resource management progress has been the result of multiple factors, including member conservation; fees structure changes that “discourage” unnecessary use; improved operating...