(360) 599-1801 Phone
(360) 599-9158 Fax
532 Sprague Valley Drive
Maple Falls, WA 98266
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Valued Customers of Whatcom County Water District 13:
The District's Operators will be performing annual water system maintenance on an ongoing basis until June 30, 2025. Going forward this maintenance will be done every year during the spring.
This work is to ensure that all the valves and hydrants continue to function properly, and to flush all the lines.
You may notice some changes to your water as a result, which may include:
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Taste or smell of chlorine
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Taste or smell of iron
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Cloudiness in the water
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Temporary changes in pressure during the day
There are no immediate health or safety concerns. Low levels of chlorine are being added as a precaution only.
If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact us.
ATTEND OUR BOARD MEETINGS
Our Board of Commissioners hold a regularly scheduled public meeting at 6:30 pm on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Our next meeting is scheduled for the following date:
SPECIAL MEETING, MAY 14, 2025, Starting at 7:00 pm
SPECIAL MEETING, MAY 21, 2025, Starting at 6:30 pm
​REGULAR MEETING, May 27, 2025
Starting at 6:30 pm​
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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Get ready for Spring!
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Spring is one of the best times to plant! Thanks to spring showers, your plants require less watering before they establish themselves. Learn more at www.whatcomwateralliance.org/lawns-and-landscaping.​
Lawn Maintenance Tips
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Mow high: 2-3" grass height allows the lawn to retain more moisture.
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Leave grass clippings: Let the clippings fall back onto the lawn. The clippings provide additional nutrients and moisture.
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​Water deeply & less frequently:
Lawns only need about an inch of water per week during the summer, including rain to stay green. Let the soil dry out in between waterings to prevent lawn disease and save water.
Whatcom Water Alliance Rebates & Water Conservation
Water conservation is about using water efficiently and not wastefully. Reducing your water use is inexpensive, quick, easy to accomplish, and benefits everyone. With greater and greater competing water uses, conservation just makes sense. Simple things you can do include: ​
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adjusting sprinklers so that you water only where it is needed
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getting leaks fixed
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installing low-flow faucet and shower heads
Rebates for irrigation timers, efficient toilets, and washing machines can be found with many more water saving tips at www.whatcomwateralliance.org
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When we use water more efficiently and work to avoid waste, we do our part to help ensure that we have adequate water today and into the future!
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For information about drought conditions in our area, check out this link.
'Tis the Season for Expensive Clogged Sewer Lines due to Fats, Oils, and Grease ("FOG")... and Flushable Wipes Too!
Roasted meat juice, salad dressing, butter or frying oil residue, leftover dips and more... these can cause expensive sewer line back-ups—both in your home and on the street.
ALWAYS pour excess Fats, Oils and Grease ("FOG") into an empty soup can or paper cup, freeze until solid, and dispose in the garbage. Then wipe down dishes, pots and pans with paper towels to remove the remaining FOG before washing.
Yes, dish soap emulsifies grease, but it does NOT break it down in your pipes, no matter how much hot water you run.
And the problem gets even worse if you flush disposable wipes down your toilet... compounded by freezing winter weather!
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