Winterizing Your Water Pipes

Winterizing your home's water pipes is an important task that can help prevent them from freezing and bursting during cold weather. Here are some steps you can take to winterize your pipes: Insulate pipes: Insulate your pipes to help keep them warm. You can use foam...

Winter Water Pipe Bursts, Oh No!

If a water pipe has burst in your home, it's important to act quickly to minimize the damage and clean up the water. Here are some steps you can take: Shut off the water supply: The first thing you should do is locate the main water shut-off valve and turn it off....

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...

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...