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Updated 05/08
Washington Water and Sewer Districts Listed by County
Information Sources are principally from State Auditor’s Reports, where published reports exist which contain a description of the district. Other sources are district web pages and county comprehensive plans. There are some districts where no description was found. Jurisdictions are encouraged to assist in updating this page by contacting MRSC.
- Statutes governing water-sewer districts are found in Title 57 RCW
- Washington Association of Sewer & Water Districts
| Water-Sewer District | Cities and Towns in District |
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Adams | Asotin | Benton | Chelan | Clallam | Clark | Columbia | Cowlitz | Douglas | Ferry Franklin | Garfield | Grant | Grays Harbor | Island | Jefferson | King | Kitsap | Kittitas Klickitat | Lewis | Lincoln | Mason | Okanogan | Pacific | Pend Oreille | Pierce | San Juan Skagit | Skamania | Snohomish | Spokane | Stevens | Thurston | Wahkiakum | Walla Walla Whatcom | Whitman | Yakima | |
| Adams County | |
| Adams County Water District No. 1 | |
| Asotin County - None | |
| Benton County | |
| Benton County Well Water District - Approximately 12 miles east of Prosser | |
| Plymouth Water District | |
| County View Water/Sewer District (Formerly Poplar Heights Sewer District) | |
| Tri City Estates Water District - Eastern half of Benton County | |
| Chelan County | |
| Alpine Water District - formed in November 1999 by approval of area voters for the purpose of taking over water operations previously provided by Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County. The District assumed the Utility Local Improvement District assessment debt that was initially financed through the Public Utility District for the construction of the new water system in the area. The District is operated by a three-member Board of Commissioners that was appointed by the Chelan County Commissioners. The Board is responsible for the oversight of the District’s two part-time employees. (2001) | |
| Chelan Falls Water District ( c/o PUD) | |
| Lake Chelan Sewer District - established during the 1950s to provide sewer services to the Lake Chelan area. A three-member Board of Commissioners administers it. The District has no employees and uses the City of Chelan for the general operation and maintenance of its facilities. During the current audit period, the City of Chelan handled the accounting and reporting services for the District.(2002) | Chelan provides general operation and maintenance of districts facilities |
| Lake Wenatchee Water District | |
| Malaga Water District - established as a public entity in 1994 to provide water services to approximately 300 customers. The District has four part -time employees. Five Directors govern the District. (2001) | |
| Peshastin Water District - formed in November 1999 by approval of area voters for the purpose of taking over water operations previously provided by the Peshastin Community Water Association. The District’s four part-time employees manage the water services provided to the District’s 223 customers. The District is operated by a three-member Board of Commissioners. (2001) | |
| Stevens Pass Sewer District 24-J (Also in King County) - formed to provide sewer service to the residents of Stevens Pass. The District serves approximately 21 sewer customers and has two employees. Three Commissioners govern the District. (2003) | |
| Three Lakes Water District - established in 1978 to provide potable water to the Three Lakes subdivision in Chelan County. The District provides service to 230 users of the approximately 330 lots in the Three Lakes subdivision plat. A three-member Board of Commissioners governs the District serve a six-year term. The County is the ex-officio Treasurer for the District. (1997) | |
| Clallam County | |
| Black Diamond Water District - provides water services in an unincorporated area of Clallam County near the City of Port Angeles. The District is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners. (2000) | |
| Sunland Water and Sewer District - provides water and sewer services in an unincorporated area of Clallam County near the City of Sequim. The District has five employees. The District is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners. (2003) | |
| Clark County | |
| Clark Regional Wastewater District - formed in 1958, It has486 miles of sewer lines (force mains, laterals and mainline) serving approximately 29,500 Equivalent Residential Units (ERUs), with a population of over 76,500. Three elected board of commissioners serve six-year staggered terms; president, vice president and secretary. Thirty-eight full-time employees operate and maintain the sewer lines and perform the administrative functions of the district (Web Page) | Contracts with Clark County Public Works and the City of Vancouver for treatment services. Feasibility study underway about combining the district and Clark County’s wastewater functions with Clark Public Utilities or the City of Vancouver to form a consolidated water and wastewater utility. |
| Hazel Dell Sewer District - formed in 1958. It encompasses approximately 32 square miles of urban and rural land and serves approximately 23,000 customers. The District operates and maintains approximately 380 miles of sewer lines and in cooperation with the City of Battle Ground, contracts with Clark County to provide treatment services. The District operated on a $12.4 million annual budget with a staff of 38 employees. (2003) | In cooperation with the City of Battle Ground, contracts with Clark County to provide treatment services. Salmon Creek Wastewater expansion with Battle Ground, Clark Co and Hazel Dell Sewer District |
| Columbia County - None | |
| Cowlitz County | |
| Beacon Hill Sewer District (Columbia Heights area, Beacon Hill area and Lexington area) - formed in Cowlitz County in June 1959. The District has three Board Members, who appoint a Manager. The District has approximately 2,800 customers. The District has approximately 32 miles of sewer lines. The District had seven employees and operated on annual revenues of $1.2 million in 2002 and $1.3 million in 2003. (2003) | |
| Douglas County | |
| Douglas County Sewer District No. 1 - formed to provide sewer service in the East Wenatchee area. The District has nine full-time employees. A three-member Board of Commissioners. The Board is responsible for appointing the District Manager, who oversees most of the District’s daily operations. The District operated on an annual operating budget of $966,000 in 2002. (2002) | Serves East Wenatchee |
| East Wenatchee Water District - established in 1926 to provide water services to both the incorporated and unincorporated areas of East Wenatchee. The District serves over 21.5 square miles with a population of approximately 22,000. The District is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners. The Board appoints a Manager who is responsible for oversight of the District’s 19 full-time employees and manages the District’s approximately $2.7 million annual operating budget. (2001) | Serves East Wenatchee |
| Ferry County | |
| Curlew Lake Sewer District | |
| Curlew Water District - supplies water to residents, businesses and schools in Curlew area | |
| Inchelium Water District (Water and sewer services) - bounded on north by Hall Creek, on the south by Stenagar Creek, then one mile West of Inchelium Main Street and on one half mile East of Main Street. Three member Board of Commissioners. | |
| Franklin County | |
| Basin City Water-Sewer District | |
| Garfield County- None | |
| Grant County | |
| Cascade Valley Water District - established in the 1950s to provide water to customers residing within the Cascade Valley. The District has three part-time employees and is administered by a three-member Board of Directors. (2001) | |
| Crescent Bar Sewer District (may be inactive 2003) | |
| Beverly Water District | |
| Royal Water District | |
| Grays Harbor County | |
| Grays Harbor Co Water District 1 - formed in 1946 when the District acquired the Grayland Water Company. The District serves citizens that reside in the most southwesterly corner of Grays Harbor County along the Pacific Coast and State Route 105. It is governed by a three member Board of Commissioners. Disbursements are approved at monthly Board meetings and processed by the Grays Harbor County Auditor’s Office. The District has three part-time employees (1999) | |
| Grays Harbor County Water District 2 - formed in 1952. The District serves citizens in the Central Park area. It is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners. Disbursements are approved at monthly Board meetings and processed through Grays Harbor County. The District has one full-time and two part-time employees and operates on an annual budget of approximately $200,000. (2002) | |
| Grays Harbor County Sewer District No 1 | |
| Grays Harbor County Sewer District No 6 | |
| Grays Harbor County Water District No | |
| Grays Harbor County Water District No 6 | |
| Grays Harbor County Water District No 7 - Dissolved 1999- The Water System was created by a group of private citizens that resided in the Pacific Beach and Moclips area of Grays Harbor County. In 1990, it was incorporated as Grays Harbor Water District No. 7. The water system is now governed and run by Grays Harbor County under the name of Pacific Beach/ Moclips Water System. | |
| Island County | |
| Admirals Cove Water District - formed in 1992 to furnish water service to the District's residents and is located on Whidbey Island, five miles southeast of Coupeville. The District serves approximately 350 in 1999. The District has no employees and contracts out its daily maintenance and operating activities. A three-member Board of Commissioners governs the District. (1999) | |
| Bayview Beach Water District - organized in 1964 and is on the southern part of Whidbey Island. The District operates with four wells and is approved for 540 water connections. The District is governed by a five member Board of Commissioners. The District employs one part-time staff member. (2000) | |
| Camano Vista Water District - organized in 1988 and is located on the southern end of Camano Island. A three-member Board of Commissioners governs the District. The District consists of approximately 165 acres. The District is approved for 216 connections and is serviced by five wells. (2000) | |
| Clinton Water District - organized in 1945 and is located in Clinton on the southern end of Whidbey Island. A three-member Board of Commissioners governs the District. The District consists of approximately 3 square miles with 13.4 miles of water mains. The District is approved for 735 connections and is serviced by 6 wells. (2003) | |
| Crockett Lake Water District | |
| Freeland Water District -organized in 1964 and is located in Freeland on the southern portion of Whidbey Island. The District consists of approximately 1,027 acres. A three-member Board of Commissioners governs the District. The District is approved for 550 connections and is serviced by two wells. (2000) | |
| Holmes Harbor Water District - formed in January 1976 as the Holmes Harbor Water District to create a wastewater facility for the individuals within its service area. This area is a planned development containing approximately 458 single-family building lots, which are located adjacent to a golf course. The District has 502 customers on southern Whidbey Island near the unincorporated community of Freeland, of which approximately 280 are vacant parcels. The District has two employees who perform administrative and utility maintenance functions. (2002) | |
| Juniper Beach Water District - formed in 1990. The District provides water services to 115 customers located in a small community on Camano Island at the north end of Port Susan. The District has no employees. Three Commissioners serving six-year terms govern the District. (1999) | |
| Lagoon Point Water District - organized in the 1960s and is located in Greenbank on the southern portion of Whidbey Island. The District consists of approximately 2 square miles. A three-member Board of Commissioners governs the District. The District is approved for 381 connections and is serviced by five wells. (2000) | |
| Lakeview Terrace Water District | |
| Ledgewood Beach Water District | |
| Long Beach Water District | |
| North Whidbey Water District | |
| Penn Cove Water & Sewer District - provides water to approximately 170 residences located approximately two miles south of Oak Harbor, Washington. A three-member Board of Commissioners directs the District. In 2000 had a part-time Plant Manager and part-time Lead Water Operator to supervise daily operations. The District merged into the Penn Cove Park Sewer District after voters approved the merger in November 2000. As a result of the merger, the administrative duties have been combined although costs for such services are split between the two utilities. (2000) | |
| Rhodena Beach Water District | |
| Saratoga Water District | |
| Scatchet Head Water District - organized in 1982 and is located on South Whidbey Island. A three-member Board of Commissioners governs the District. The District currently operates with two wells, and is approved for 400 water connections. The District has two part-time employees. (2000) | |
| Swantown Water District | |
| Jefferson County | |
| Jefferson County Water District No. 1 | |
| Jefferson County Water District No. 2 | |
| Jefferson County Water District No. 3 | |
| King County | |
| Cedar River Water And Sewer District - Fairwood area of Renton and Maple Valley. The Cedar River Water and Sewer District is governed by a three member Board of Commissioners. With more than $5.3 million in operating revenues and 16 employees, the District serves approximately 6,600 water and 3,900 sewer customers within the District’s boundaries. This area covers approximately 35 square miles along the Cedar River, between the cities of Renton and Maple Valley. (2002) | Provides water service to Maple Valley |
| Coal Creek Utility District - The District has 20 employees and is served by a three-member Board of Commissioners. The District has an annual operating budget of approximately $7 million. (2003) | Boundary Includes Covington, portion of Renton. Bellevue assumed all customers inside its city limits into the Bellevue municipal utility. |
| Covington Water District (King County Water District No. 105) - 53 sq. mi. unincorporated south King County, includes portions of Covington, Maple Valley and Black Diamond, Covington Water District was created in 1960, and until 1988 it was known as King County Water District No. 105. Geographical boundaries of the District’s service area (approximately 53 square miles) were established to accommodate the zoning and growth permitted by the cities of Covington, Maple Valley and Black Diamond, as well as King County. The District has 10 wells at three well field sites; seven tanks at five sites and two treatment plant facilities at two well field sites. The District has an agreement with the City of Auburn to purchase water when needed. The District is also participating with the City of Tacoma, City of Kent, and Lakehaven Utility District in the Second Supply Project organized by the City of Tacoma. The project will provide the participants with additional water supply on a long-term basis. The District has approximately $4.9 million in annual operating expenses and 35 (2003) full-time and part-time employees. Five Commissioners oversee the District. Member of Cascade Water Alliance (2003) | Includes portions of Covington, Maple Valley and Black Diamond |
| Eastgate Sewer District - assumed by Bellevue 1994 | |
| Fall City Water District - formed in 1982 to operate a well-water distribution system in the Fall City area. The District has expanded from operating two wells when it was formed to its present six wells. | |
| Highlands Sewer District - serves portion of Shoreline The District was formed to provide sewer service to the approximately 106 residents of the Highlands Community. The District has no employees. Three Commissioners govern the District. (2001) | |
| Highline Water District (King County Water District No. 75) - incorporated in 1946 and serves part of Burien Highline Water District, formerly known as King County Water District No. 75. The District employs 45 people and serves approximately 17,000, primarily residential customers. The District’s geographical area covers over 11,000 acres in the southern portion of King County and includes portions of SeaTac, Des Moines, Normandy Park, Burien, Tukwila, Kent and Federal Way, as well as unincorporated areas of King County. In 1995 the District expanded from a three-member to a five-member Board of Commissioners. The annual operating budget for 2003 was approximately $8.1 million. (2003) | Serves part of Burien , includes portions of SeaTac, Des Moines, Normandy Park, Burien, Tukwila, Kent and Federal Way |
| King County Water District No. 1 - North end of City of Yarrow Point - Being assumed by Bellevue 2005. Required special Legislation in 2005 | |
| King County Water District No. 17 (Hunts Point) - effective October 31, 1998, the City of Bellevue assumed the operations and all assets and liabilities of King County Water District No. 17. | |
| King County Water District No. 19 Vashon - established in 1925 to provide a safe water supply for the residents of Vashon Island. The District is the only public water system on Vashon, serving 1,300 customers within six square miles of the central eastern portion of the Island. Three commissioners serve six-year terms on the Board. The District has four full-time and two part-time employees. The District has a moratorium on new hookups that is not expected to end in the foreseeable future. (2002) | |
| King County Water District No. 20 ( King County Water District No. 85 merged with King County Water District No. 20 on April 30, 2003) - North Burien, Riverton Heights, McMicken Heights King County Water District No. 20 provides water service to approximately 9,000 residents and commercial users in its service area, which covers portions of Burien, SeaTac, Tukwila and unincorporated King County. The District also owns and operates, with two other water districts, a six-million gallon reservoir. The District has 11 full-time and two part-time employees. It has an operating budget of approximately $3.6 million. (2003) | Covers portions of Burien, SeaTac, Tukwila |
| King County Water District No. 45 - East of White Center business district, provides water services to approximately 860, primarily residential, customers in the White Center area. The District purchases its water from the City of Seattle. The District has a part-time Superintendent and part -time Office Manager. Three Commissioners oversee the District. (2001) | |
| King Co Water District No. 49 - Burien - 3 sq. mi. | Supplies Normandy Park |
| King County Water District No. 54 - Serves parts of cities of Des Moines, Normandy Park, and Burien King County Water District No. 54 was formed in 1939 to provide water service to customers within the City of Des Moines and Normandy Park. The District has three employees and operated on an annual budget of approximately $500,000 for 2003. The District had approximately $1.7 million in long-term debt as of December 31, 2003. Three Commissioners govern the District. (2003) | Serves parts of cities of Des Moines, Normandy Park, and Burien |
| King County Water District 85 Merged with King County Water District No. 20. | |
| King County Water District No. 90 - Renton Highlands King County Water District No. 90 lies in northeast Renton, approximately 18 miles southeast of Seattle. The District has 11 employees and an annual operating budget of approximately $2.3 million. A three-member Board of Commissioners oversees the District. (2002) | |
| King County Water District No. 111 - provides water to about 5,000 connections in its service area, which covers the primarily incorporated areas surrounding Lake Meridian east of the City of Kent. The District supplies approximately half of its water needs from its own wells, and blends this with water purchased from the City of Auburn, while continuing to develop its own wells. The District has 10 full-time employees and an operating budget of approximately $2.3 million. A three-member Board of Commissioners has oversight responsibility for the District. The Board appoints a General Manager to oversee daily operations, approves the operating budget, and reviews all District expenses. (2003) | Serves portions of Kent |
| King County Water District No. 117 - Hilltop Community - provides water to 40 home sites | |
| King County Water District No. 119 - Lake Marcel and Lake Joy area, Stillwater Hill and Cherry Valley area (Carnation-Duvall area) King County Water District No. 119 serves over 1,000 residential and commercial customers in and around Carnation, Lake Joy and Duvall. Water is purchased from the City of Seattle. The District employs only a part-time office clerk and a full-time maintenance man and is served by a Board of three Commissioners. (2001) | Water is purchased from the City of Seattle |
| King Co Water District No. 123 - Preston King County Water District No. 123 provides water services to approximately 80 customers in a 10 square-mile area in Preston. The District has two part-time employees. (2000) | |
| King Co Water District No. 125 - Riverton Heights King County Water District No. 125 serves nearly 3,200 customers in an area approximately three miles north of SeaTac Airport, within the cities of Burien, SeaTac and Tukwila, and parts of unincorporated King County. A three-member Board of Commissioners governs the District. The District has seven employees and an operating budget of nearly $2 million. (2002) | Serves portions of Burien, SeaTac and Tukwila |
| Lake Forest Park Water District (King County No. 83) - organized in 1948, and is located in the City of Lake Forest Park. The District serves about 855 residences, the Lake Forest Park mall and City Hall A three-member Board of Commissioners directs the District. The District has annual revenues approximating $500,000; a part-time Office Manager and a District Superintendent supervise daily operations. The District is bordered by Northshore Utility District, Shoreline Water District and the City of Lake Forest Park. (2004) | Serves Lake Forest Park |
| Lakehaven Utility District - incorporated in 1956 as Lake Haven Sewer District, King County Water District No 124 and name changed to Federal Way Water and Sewer District. A merger with King County Water District No. 56 was completed in November, 1987. On August 7, 1994, the District changed its name to "Lakehaven Utility District." Encompasses 35 sq. mi. the southern boundary overlaps the Pierce County line, and the eastern boundary overlaps slightly the western city limits of Auburn. The District has approximately 100 employees. A five-member Board of Commissioners governs the District. (2003) | The District serves approximately 112,000 customers, 70 percent within the City of Federal Way and 30 percent in parts of the cities of Auburn, Milton, Edgewood, Pacific and Tacoma. |
| Midway Sewer District - Southwest portion of King County. A three-member Board of Commissioners governs the District’s operations. The District has 27 employees. The District’s 2003 operating revenue was approximately $5.3 million. | Serves part of Burien, Des Moines and SeaTac |
| Northeast Sammamish Water and Sewer District - created as the Sahalee Sewer District in 1969. The District purchased the Sahalee Water Company, including all wells, water mains, storage tanks and all other items necessary for the successful operation of the water system in 1982. The District pumps water from its own wells and sewer treatment is provided by Metro. (2002) | Serves part of the City of Sammamish |
| Northshore Utility District - is located in northern King County and provides utility services to approximately 60,000 users in the cities of Bothell, Kenmore, Kirkland, Lake Forest Park, Juanita, Totem Lake, Kingsgate and Finn Hill. A five-member Board of Commissioners, elected to a six year term, governs operations. The District has approximately 50 employees who provide water and sewer service and required maintenance and administration for such service. (In 1979, Northeast Lake Washington Sewer District merged with King County Water District Number 79 and the combined districts were known as Northeast Lake Washington Sewer and Water District name changed to North Shore) | Serves cities of Bothell, Kenmore, Kirkland, Lake Forest Park |
| Ronald Wastewater District - incorporated in 1951 and was previously known as the Shoreline Wastewater Management District. Is 15 sq. mi. within boundaries of Shoreline. The District provides service to approximately 53,000 users in the city of Shoreline. The District contracts with King County and the City of Edmonds for sewage treatment services. The District has 20 employees and is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners who are elected to six-year terms. (2003) | Serves Shoreline. The District contracts with King County and the City of Edmonds for sewage treatment services |
| Rose Hill Water District - assumed by Kirkland, Bellevue and Redmond 1991 | |
| Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District - East of Lake Sammamish, north of Issaquah, south of Redmond, serves part of the City of Sammamish. The district is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners. The area covers approximately 30 square miles along the southeast side of Lake Sammamish and includes portions of City of Issaquah and the City of Sammamish. (2001) Member of Cascade Water Alliance | The District serves portions of the Cities of Sammamish and Issaquah |
| Shoreline Water District - East Shoreline from I-5 to Lake Washington The Shoreline Water District provides water service to approximately 8,000 customers in the Shoreline area. A three-member Board of Commissioners, elected to six-year terms governs the Districts operations. The District maintains 92 miles of mains and services, three reservoirs, 700 hydrants and four pump stations. The District has approximately 15 employees and operating revenue of over $3.2 million. (2002) | Serves part of Cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park |
| Skyway Water and Sewer District (King Co. Water District No. 994) - Serves Skyway, Bryn Mawr and Lakeridge areas. Skyway Water and Sewer District is in southeast Seattle, approximately two miles northwest of downtown Renton. The District merged with Bryn Mawr-Lakeridge Water and Sewer District on May 31, 1999. The District purchases water through the Cascade Water Alliance, from the City of Renton, and draws water from it own wells. The District has eight employees and is served by a three-member Board of Commissioners. The District’s annual operating budget is approximately $4 million. (2003) Member of Cascade Water Alliance | Purchases water through the Cascade Water Alliance, from the City of Renton |
| Snoqualmie Pass Utility District - Snoqualmie Pass area in both King and Kittitas counties (water and sewer) | |
| Soos Creek Water and Sewer District - 35 square miles in southeast King County (Merger of Water District 58 and Cascade Sewer District in 1987) Soos Creek Water and Sewer District provides water and sewer services to about 100,000 customers in southeast King County. The District has 34 full-time employees and had operating expenses of approximately $16.9 million in 2003. A five-member Board of Commissioners has oversight responsibility for the District. (2003) | |
| Southwest Suburban Sewer District - provides sewer services to approximately 13,000 residential and commercial customers in southwestern King County from Seattle to Des Moines, including the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. A three-member Board of Commissioners oversees the District. The District has approximately 21 employees and a $5 million annual operating budget. (2002) | Serves Burien |
| Stevens Pass Sewer District (Also Chelan County) - formed to provide sewer service to the residents of Stevens Pass. The District serves approximately 21 sewer customers and has two employees. The District generated $487,243 in revenue in 2003. Three Commissioners govern the District. (2003) | |
| Stevens Pass Sewer District No. 1 - Summit of Highway 2 at Stevens Pass - wastewater treatment for properties located at Stevens Pass (See Chelan County) | |
| Val Vue Sewer District - South of Seattle city limits, provides sewer service to approximately 8,000 customers. The service area includes portions of the cities of SeaTac, Burien, Tukwila and unincorporated King County. The District provides collection and transmission services, but other districts provide treatment services. The District has 12 full-time employees and operates on an annual budget of approximately $5.6 million. On November 23, 1995, Rainier Sewer District merged into Val Vue Sewer District, resulting in a four-member Board. The District returned to a three-member Board on December 31, 1999. | The service area includes portions of the cities of SeaTac, Burien, Tukwila and unincorporated King County. |
| Vashon Sewer District - provides sewage services to approximately 400 accounts. King County treats the sewage for the District. The District has one part-time employee who handles the day-to-day clerical work. (2003) | Sewage treatment by King County |
| Woodinville Water District - formerly King County Water District No. 104; established in 1959; became known as the Woodinville Water District in 1985. Serves approximately 12,988 water and 2,369 sewer customers in the Woodinville area of King County. The District purchases all its water supply from the City of Seattle for distribution to its customers. A five-member Board of Commissioners administers the District; supported by a General Manager and staff of thirty-one employees. (2003) | Purchases water from Seattle. Provides water and sewer services to Woodinville |
| Kitsap County | |
| Annapolis Water District - formed in 1951. Consolidated with Karcher Creek Sewer District 5 to form East Sound Utility District November 2007 election. The District provided water to more than 5,000 customers in Kitsap County. . (2001) | Consolidated with Karcher Creek Sewer District 5 to form East Sound Utility District, November 2007 |
| Crystal Springs Water District | |
| East Sound Utility District - Formed by consolidation election, November 2007 of Karcher Creek Sewer District 5 and Annapolis Water District | |
| Karcher Creek Sewer District 5 - formed as Kitsap County Sewer District No. 5 in 1947. Consolidated with Annapolis Water District to form East Sound Utility District November 2007. The District had approximately 41 miles of sewer mains in a three square mile area and served a population of approximately 8,900 people. The served customers in their main service area, just south of the City of Port Orchard, as well as portions of Port Orchard and other parts of Kitsap County In the early 1980’s, the District and the City of Port Orchard joined forces to construct a wastewater treatment plant. The treatment plant started operation in May 1985. The District operates the plant under the direction of the Sewer Advisory Committee. |
Consolidated with Annapolis Water District to form East Sound Utility District
Serves portions of Port Orchard. Joint Wastewater treatment plant with Port Orchard |
| Kitsap County Sewer District No. 7 - located on Bainbridge Island and provides sewer service to 411 customers. The District has no employees and contracts for a District Manager and Treatment Plant Operator. The District had $186,068 in operating receipts in 2002. Three Commissioners govern the District. (2002) | Portion of Bainbridge Island |
| Manchester Water District - formed 1942 and construction on the water system started in 1947. The District had seven permanent employees and served nearly 3,000 customers with water revenues of approximately $883,000 in 2003. Three Commissioners govern the District. | |
| North Perry Water District, Kitsap County Water District #15 - created in 1942 and serves approximately 6,200 customers. The District has 97 miles of water mains, 13 active wells and seven storage reservoirs. The service area extends from the Bremerton city limits on the south to Keyport on the north end. The present boundaries are defined by agreements with the City of Bremerton, Silverdale Water District and Kitsap County Public Utility District No. 1. In addition, the District also charges each customer for street lighting provided by Puget Sound Energy. The District has 15 employees and had an operating budget of approximately $1.8 million. (2003) | |
| Old Bangor Water Dist No. 19 | |
| Rocky Point Water District | |
| Silverdale Water District No. 16 - established in 1929 and is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners. The District is the largest water district in Kitsap County with revenues of approximately $2 million. The District’s 15 full-time employees serve more than 5,000 customers. (2003) | |
| Sunnyslope Water District - established in 1952. The District has three part-time employees and serves 370 customers with water revenues of approximately $115,000 in 2000. Three Commissioners govern the District. (2002) | |
| Tracyton Water District No. 17 - Kitsap County Superior Court Order dissolving district dated March 27, 2006 effective June 13, 2006 | |
| Westhill Water District | |
| Kittitas County | |
| Snoqualmie Pass Sewer District of King & Kittitas Counties (See King County) | |
| Kittitas County Sewer District No 1, Snoqualmie Pass The Snoqualmie Pass Utility District is in Kittitas County. The District is administered by three Commissioners that serve six-year terms. The District’s five employees provide water and sewer services to 310 households and businesses. The District operates on a $751,360 annual budget. (2002) | |
| Kittitas County Water District No 2, Ronald | |
| Kittitas County Water District No 3, Easton | |
| Kittitas County Water District No 4, Thorp | |
| Kittitas County Water District No 5, Elk Meadows | |
| Kittitas County Water District No 6, Vantage | |
| Kittitas County Water District No 7, Sun Light Waters | |
| Klickitat County - None | |
| Lewis County | |
| Lewis County Water-Sewer District No. 1, located northeast of Napavine it began service in the late 1970’s after it became clear that there were problems with the use of septic systems in this area, southeast of the City of Chehalis (the Jackson Highway/Bishop Road area), due to poor soil drainage. The Sewer District cooperates with the cities of Napavine and Chehalis in treating the areas sewage. The Sewer District and Napavine collect sewage from their service areas and pipe it to the City of Chehalis sewage treatment plant for treatment. | Sewer Operating Board, Sewer Interceptor agreement 1976 SD #1, Napavine, Chehalis |
| Lewis County Water District No. 2, Onalaska Water District provides water and sewer services to District residents. Three Commissioners administer the District with the assistance of three employees. The District operates on an annual $3.3 million budget. (2001) | |
| Lewis County Water District No. 3, Packwood, formed in 1974. The original water system was constructed in 1935 and consisted of an impoundment structure on Snyder and Spring Creeks. A three member Board of Commissioners manages the District. The Clerk-Treasurer administers day-today operations including water billings, receipting, payroll and general disbursements. (1999) | |
| Lewis County Water-Sewer District No. 4 (Chehalis) | |
| Lewis County Water-Sewer District No. 5 (Onalaska) | |
| Lewis County Water-Sewer District No. 6, Lake Mayfield, provides water and sewer services to 270 equivalent residential units near Lake Mayfield. Three Commissioners administer the District with the assistance of two employees. The District operated on a $1.3 million annual budget for 2002. | |
| Lincoln County - None | |
| Mason County | |
| Belfair Water District No. 1 - formed in 1966 and provides water to the community of Belfair. The District has four full-time employees, serves approximately 490 accounts, and generates approximately $300,000 in revenue annually. The District is governed by a Board of three Commissioners. (2002) | |
| Maggie Lake Water District No. 3 - formed in 1979 to provide water service to Maggie Lake residents. The District serves 276 customers and has two part-time employees. The District generated nearly $74,061 in revenue in 2000. Three Commissioners govern the District. (2000) | |
| Tahuya River Valley Water District | |
| Trails End Water District 2 | |
| Okanogan County | |
| Lake Osoyoos Water District | |
| Pacific County | |
| Chinook Water District - water services to Chinook area residents. The District serves approximately 330 water customers. Three Commissioners govern the District. (2003) | |
| Seaview Sewer District - provides sewage disposal services to property owners in the Seaview area. The District contracts with a private firm for billing, receipting, depositing and posting customer payments. The District has a three-member Board of Commissioners. | Contract with Ilwaco for treatment and operation of Joint Wastewater Treatment Plant - Seaview collection system only - raw sewage is pumped into the Joint Waste Water Treatment Plant in Ilwaco for treatment |
| Willapa Valley Water District - serves Willapa Valley and East Raymond areas. The District succeeded the Willapa Valley Water Company in 1934 in order to be eligible to receive state aid to finance an expansion project. The District provides water service to approximately 690 customers in the Willapa Valley area. Three Commissioners govern the District. | |
| Pend Oreille County | |
| Chippewa Water and Sewer District (Ione area) - formed to provide water and sewer services to Chippewa residents. In 1999, the District had one part-time employee. Three Commissioners govern the District. (1999) | |
| Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District - formed to provide water and sewer services to the residents of Diamond Lake. The District has three full-time employees. Three Commissioners govern the District. (2000) | |
| Lenora Sewer District | |
| Sacheen Lake Water and Sewer District, Newport area | |
| Pierce County | |
| Ashford Water District - established in 1978. The District provides water to approximately 175 customers residing in a 10-square-mile area of Eastern Pierce County. A three-member Board oversees operations. (1998) | |
| Burnett Water District | |
| Clear Lake Water District - established on May 19, 1992. The District provides water to 105 customers encompassing a 400 acre area of eastern Pierce County approximately 10 miles north of Eatonville. The District collects annual revenues of approximately $50,000 and is staffed by a part-time employee and volunteers. (2002) | |
| Crystal Mountain Sewer District - formed in the early 1980s to provide sewer service to Gold Hills Homeowner Association, the only private land at Crystal Mountain Ski Resort. In 1994, the District formed a Utility Local Improvement District, obtained a loan and began construction of a water system. Three Commissioners govern the District. (2001) | |
| East Gig Harbor Water District - enacted by Pierce County Resolution R2001-193sl in 200, election held May 2002. | |
| Elbe Water and Sewer District | |
| Elkhorn Water District | |
| Kapowsin Water District | |
| Kopachuck Ridge Estates Water District | |
| Lakewood Water District - formed in 1943 to serve water to customers in the City of Lakewood within Pierce County. The District has 14 storage tanks, 31 active wells, and 16,379 connections; and serves Serving a population of 67,000. The District’s operating revenue is approximately $3.7 million per year and in 1995, the District became its own treasurer. The District has a three-member Board of Commissioners and an appointed Manager who runs the day-to-day operations. The District has 26 full-time permanent employees. (2002) | Steilacoom purchases water from Lakewood; Joint Facilities Contingency Fund established by interlocal agreement |
| Mckenna Water District - district resources include four wells, a 120,000-gallon reservoir and seven miles of pipe. The District is managed by three Commissioners and three part-time employees. (2002) | |
| Park Junction Water-Sewer District in the Elbe Area - Pierce County Ordinance 2006-71, 8-01-06 (Formed by alternative method 57.04.140 RCW) | |
| Valley Water District - The Valley Water District was formed in 1993. The District manages water distribution to a number of Pierce County residential areas: Chinook, Valley, Alderwood, Winchester, View Royal and Eldorado. The District operates with a three-member Board of Commissioners, a District Manager and six other employees. (2002) | |
| Webstone Water District - Dissolved 2002 - was located in the Northeast corner of Pierce County between the cities of Pacific and Sumner with approximately 175 water service connections. The District had three Commissioners, one of which was appointed District Manager. (1997) | |
| Whiteman's Cove Water District | |
| Wollochet Harbor Sewer District - incorporated in 1994 to secure state funding to build a transfer station to connect with the Gig Harbor sewer system; composed of 65 homeowners residing in a six-block area of Pierce County. The District is governed and operated by three Commissioners. | |
| San Juan County | |
| Cape San Juan Water District | |
| Cattle Point Water District | |
| Eastsound Sewer & Water District - provides sewer services to residents in Orcas Island. The main source of revenue is sewer charges, with receipts of $322,989 in 2003. The District is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners. (2003) | |
| Fisherman Bay Sewer District - established in 1974, the District provides services to Fisherman's Bay residents and businesses located on Lopez Island. The District is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners. (1999) | |
| Skagit County | |
| Alger Water District - formed 2-6-96 and dissolved as of 2001; system turned over to Skagit County PUD | |
| Skagit County Sewer District No. 1 - provides sewer services primarily to residential residents, as well as a few seasonal businesses that operate in rural LaConner. The District’s service area encompasses the Sneeoosh Beach area, on the west side of Skagit Bay. (2001) | |
| Skagit County Sewer District No. 2 | |
| Skagit County Sewer District No. 3 - Dissolved by Resolution 18290 6-26-01 | |
| Skagit County Sewer District No. 4 - Bullerville Sewer District (Rockport) | |
| Skagit County Water District No. 1 - provides and maintains water service to about 100 properties within the District boundaries. The boundaries include Highway 20 near the Town of Concrete and the Rasar State Park area. Three Commissioners govern the District. (1998) | |
| Skamania County | |
| Home Valley Water District 1 - became operational in June 1980. The community of Home Valley is approximately eight miles east of the City of Stevenson. The District consists of three employees and is overseen by three Commissioners. (2001) | |
| Snohomish County | |
| Alderwood Water and Wastewater District - located in southwest Snohomish County; provides water and sanitary sewer to an area encompassing 60 square miles, with a population of 198,000 people. A five-member Board of Commissioners, elected to six-year terms, governs the District’s operations. (2003) | Serves South Harbour Pointe Area of Mukilteo |
| Cross Valley Water District - serves over 6,000 customers. Has a three member board of commissioners, supported by a general manager, treasurer and a staff of office and field employees | |
| Highland Water District - formed April 1, 1998; provides water services to 1,017 customers located in approximately 16 miles of unincorporated Snohomish County, between Monroe and Sultan. The District has three employees and generated $513,429 in operating revenue in 2003. Three Commissioners, elected to six-year terms, govern the District. (2003) | The District purchases water from the City of Everett. |
| Lake Stevens Sewer District - incorporated in 1957. A three-member Board of Commissioners, each of whom serves six-year terms, governs the District. The District has 13 employees and operating revenues of $3,599,861 in 2003. The District provides sewer services to approximately 5,500 customers in the greater Lake Stevens area in Snohomish County. (2003) | Lake Stevens contracts with the District for collection and treatment of all raw sewage |
| Mukilteo Water District - incorporated in 1920; governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners. The District provides both water and sewer services to all its customers. Olympus Terrace Sewer District voted to merge with the district in November 2007. The District’s water is purchased from the City of Everett. Sewage is conveyed to the City of Everett for treatment. In addition to the water and sewer services described above, the District also bills storm drainage fees for the City of Mukilteo and parts of the City of Everett. (2003) | Serves Mukilteo |
| Olympic View Water And Sewer District No. 1 - incorporated in 1937; governed by three Commissioners, with day-to-day operations being supervised by a General Manager. The District, with operating revenues of approximately $3 million and 13 employees, provides water and/or sewer services to approximately 4,450 customers. The District serves the Town of Woodway, part of the City of Edmonds, and the neighboring unincorporated portions of Snohomish County. In 1998, The District completed construction of its Deer Creek Water Treatment Plant, which has a capacity of one million gallons per day. However, the District’s primary source of water is the City of Seattle. (2003) | Serves the Town of Woodway, part of the City of Edmonds |
| Olympus Terrace Sewer District - incorporated in 1969; three Commissioners, elected to six year terms. The District’s boundaries encompassed an area of approximately 3.5 square miles within the City of Mukilteo | Merged with Mukilteo Water District November 2007 election |
| Silver Lake Water District - organized in 1934 to construct, maintain and operate water and sewer systems within its boundaries in south Snohomish County. Encompassing 12 square miles, the District is approximately 15 miles north of Seattle and 1.5 miles south of Everett. Three Commissioners administer the District with day-to-day operations being supervised by a General Manager. The District provides water service to over 12,000 customers and sanitary sewer service to over 10,000 customers. The Snohomish County Treasurer is the District’s ex officio treasurer and fiscal agent.. The District had operating revenues $8.1 million in 2002 | Water is purchased solely from the City of Everett. Sewage is pumped to the City of Everett’s sewage treatment plant and to King County Metro. |
| Startup Water District (Water & Sewer) | Agreement with Gold Bar to provide emergency repairs to StartUp Water District< |
| Spokane County | |
| Chattaroy Springs West Water District No. 11 | |
| East Spokane Water District No. 1 - was formed in 1917 and is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners. The Spokane County Treasurer serves as their ex-officio Treasurer. The District, located in the central Spokane Valley, serves about 2.75 square miles with approximately 1,083 residential and 93 commercial water customers. (2003) | |
| Four Lakes Water District No. 10 - provides water service to 152 customers in the Four Lakes area west of Spokane. The District has two part-time employees and is governed by three Commissioners. (1999) | |
| Hangman Hills Water District No. 15 - provides water service to 188 customers. The District is governed by three Commissioners. | |
| Irvin Water District No. 6 - has approximately 700 residential and 150 commercial customers. The District is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners. The Spokane County Treasurer’s and Auditor’s offices process the District’s revenues and expenditures. (2002) | |
| Liberty Lake Sewer District No. 1 - Residents of the Liberty Lake community formed Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District No. 1 in 1973 to provide sewer and water service and to protect the ecological health of the lake. The District provides sewer and water service to approximately 2,200 sewer and 2,000 water customers. The District has nine employees and is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners. The District operates on a $1.9 million annual budget. (2002) | Approximately 70% residents are in the City of Liberty Lake. The city is reviewing future assumption of the district. See Assumption Feasibility Study |
| Spokane County Water District No. 3 - formed in 1986 by voters living in the service area of the Spokane Suburban Water Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Waterworks Corporation. In 1988, the District acquired the company’s water supply, distribution, miscellaneous facilities and the operating headquarters. The District is composed of nine distinct and unconnected water systems located in Spokane Valley, the Manito Golf Course area, Linwood, Mead, Colbert, Chattaroy and Nine Mile. These systems include 24 wells, 11 reservoirs, nine booster pump stations and 175 miles of water mains, which provide over 312 million cubic feet of water to over 8,000 homes and businesses. In 2002, the District had $3 million in operating revenues. Three Commissioners govern the District. A general manager oversees daily operations. | |
| Strathview Water District No. 16 - is located near Medical Lake and serves 89 customers. The District has one employee and had revenues of approximately $54,000 in 2000. Three Commissioners govern the District. | |
| Valley of the Horses Water District No. 12 | |
| Velview Water District No. 13 | |
| Whitworth Water District No. 2 - was formed in 1939 and merged with Colbert Water District in 1984 to more efficiently provide water service to North Spokane and the Colbert area. The District has eight reservoirs, 13 wells and seven booster stations. It provides hookups, maintenance, construction of new systems and street lighting to over 7,800 customers. A Board of five Commissioners governs the District. The District has 15 employees and operating revenues over $4.1 million. (2003) | |
| Williams Lake Sewer District No. 2 | |
| Stevens County | |
| Hunters Water District | |
| Loon Lake Sewer District No 4 - was formed to provide sewer services to Loon Lake residents. The District’s three employees serve 759 customers. Three Commissioners govern the District. The Stevens County Treasurer and Auditor’s Office process the District’s revenues and expenditures. (2003) | |
| Thurston County - None | |
| Wahkiakum County | |
| Skamokawa Water and Sewer | |
| Walla Walla County | |
| Burbank Water District No. 4 | |
| Sun Harbor Water District No. 3 | |
| Wallula Water District No. 1 | |
| Touchet Water District No. 2 | |
| Whatcom County | |
| Whatcom County Water District No. 2 - provides water services in Bellingham area. The District is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners. | |
| Point Roberts Water District No. 4 - is located in the northern most corner of Whatcom County and provides water and sewer services to residences and businesses located in Point Roberts. A three-member Board of Commissioners governs the District. Three employees carry out the daily business of the District. (2002) | |
| Whatcom County Water District No. 7 - provides water services in the Bellingham area. The District is governed by a three member Board of Commissioners. | |
| Birch Bay Water & Sewer District No. 8 - strict offers water and sewer services to the Birch Bay area, the northwest section of Whatcom County. A three-member Board of Commissioners administers the District. The District had operating expenditures of $2.6 million in 2002. The District employs 14 staff. | |
| Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District (Whatcom County Water and Sewer District No. 10) - originally established in 1968; serves the Lake Whatcom area east of Bellingham. The District is administered by a five-member Board of Commissioners. The District has 13 employees and provides water services for 2,971 customers and sewer services for 3,235 customers. (2002) | |
| Whatcom County Water District No. 12 - provides sewer services in the Samish Basin. The District is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners. (2001) | |
| Whatcom County Water and Sewer District No. 13 - provides water and sewer services in Maple Falls to approximately 380 customers. The District is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners. (2001) | |
| Glacier Water District No. 14 - provides water services in the Glacier area. The District is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners. | |
| Whatcom County Water District No. 18 - water services in Acme. The District is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners (2000) | |
| Evergreen Water-Sewer District No. 19 | |
| Whitman County | |
| Steptoe Sewer and Water District No. 1 - formed to provide utility services to Steptoe residents. The District has approximately 60 users. The District employed six part-time staff for each year. Three Commissioners govern the District. (1999) | |
| Yakima County | |
| Cowiche Sewer District - was established in the late 1950s to provide a sewer system to customers in the Cowiche area. The District employs a Financial Officer and a lagoon plant Manager. Three Commissioners govern the District. (2002) | |
| Terrace Heights Sewer District - governed by three Commissioners, who serve six-year terms. The District has three full-time and four part-time employees. The District serves approximately 1,865 households. (2001) | |