(360) 599-1801 Phone
(360) 599-9158 Fax
532 Sprague Valley Drive
Maple Falls, WA 98266
​FOR EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS VIA EMAIL, PLEASE EMAIL THE OFFICE AT ADMIN@WCWD13.COM AND YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR ACCOUNT. MANY CUSTOMERS HAVE INCORRECT PHONE NUMBERS ON THEIR ACCOUNTS. PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO VERIFY YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION SO WE CAN NOTIFY YOU WHEN THERE IS AN EMERGENCY!
Whatcom County Water District 13 is in the planning phase of constructing an updated Wastewater Treatment Plant, as required by the District's State Wastewater Discharge Permit issued by the Department of Ecology, to meet current groundwater protection regulations. Below are documents related to this project including the Draft General Sewer Plan/Engineering Report, the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Checklist, SEPA Determination of Non-Significance (DNS), and the power point presentation given at a community meeting on February 11, 2026.
The DNS was issued on May 13, 2026 and public comments can be received by the District via email to admin@wcwd13.com or calling (360) 599-1801 until May 27, 2026, by 4:00 pm.
ABOUT WCWD #13
Originally established in 1975 to to serve the recreational development of Peaceful Valley, Washington, Whatcom County Water District #13 has since evolved to provide both water and sewer service to a full time residential community in and around Peaceful Valley and Maple Falls, Washington.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Get ready for Summer!
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Check the soil before you water. Probe with a finger or trowel to see if the soil is still damp a few inches down​.When the soil is dry down at the root zone, then it is time to water.
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Water deeply, but less frequently. An hour after watering, check the soil again to see if the water has reached the root zone. Adjust your watering time to moisten the whole root zone, but then wait until the upper few inches of soil are dry before watering again, which encourages deeper roots.
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Water slowly to prevent surface runoff and give water time to penetrate. If water puddles on the surface before it is absorbed by the soil, start and stop your watering several times, as needed, to allow the water to soak in.
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Get water right to the roots, by using a watering wand, with a shutoff, for small areas. For larger areas, use drip irrigation or soaker hoses under mulch to deliver water right to the roots.
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Make every drop count. Water early or late in the day to reduce evaporation, build your soil with compost and mulch, and choose low-water use plants.
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Water early or late in the day to reduce evaporation.
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, dishwashers, 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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