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New Development District Codes District Standards District Forms Overview of the Process for Builders and Developers Developer Extension Phases, Submittals, and Fees Request As-Builts from the District Engineer Contact District Engineer Projects Out for Bid The District currently has no projects out for bid Highlands East LS Rehabilitation Bids due by 10am on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 The work to be performed for this project consists of installation of a rock catch manhole, demolition of existing lift station, rehabilitation of existing wet well, installation of a valve vault, completion of an electrical building and canopy, salvage of existing generator set, installing a new generator set, new fuel tank, site paving, fencing replacement, and all other work to ensure a functional lift station. Bid Specifications Bid Plans Project for Bid: CCTV Inspection Bids due by 4:30 PM on Friday December 20, 2024 The District is soliciting a Request for Proposals (RFP) from vendors interested in performing Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection of sanitary sewer pipes and laterals located within the District. The District has identified approximately 11 miles of PVC installed before 1985, 1 mile of concrete pipe and 0.3 miles of ductile iron sewer pipe as the highest priority for CCTV inspection. Some lateral identification and inspections may also be necessary along the inspection routes. In addition, the District may also utilize the selected vendor for CCTV inspection of development projects and maintenance issues. Request for Proposals View Current Projects

News & Events Board of Commissioners Meetings Held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays each month Silver Lake Water & Sewer District welcomes the public to attend and comment at our Board of Commissioners meetings, held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. Currently, these meetings are being held in a hybrid format (in-person and virtually). If you would like to attend in person, please contact us at (425) 337-3647 for more information. If you would like to attend by phone, please use the conference information below: Telephone Number: 206-412-5430 Conference ID: 698 428 340# Next Scheduled Meeting: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. View Agenda Special Meeting Notice View Archived Minutes Read Our Newsletter The District publishes two newsletters a year: Spring/Summer, and Fall/Winter. View Our Newsletters News Archive Notice of Public Hearing On Communications Site Use and Easement Agreement Thursday, November 14, 2024 Starting at 5:30 pm NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of the Silver Lake Water and Sewer District will hold a Public Hearing at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard on Thursday, November 14, 2024, to consider approval and adoption of a resolution authorizing the District to enter into two Communications Site Use and Easement Agreements (Easement Agreements). There is an opportunity for in-person participation; however, the public is encouraged to attend and provide comment via teleconference. Telephone Number: 206-412-5430 Conference ID: 650 069 747# Notice Is your garden hose making your household water funky? During the summer, the most common cause of water taste or odor complaints we receive is a pressurized garden hose that has backflowed into the home’s plumbing system. Here are some tips to help you with this issue: Disconnect the hose and run cold water from your faucet for a few minutes to flush the pipes. Need a sip of water on a hot day? Get it from your internal sources (sink or refrigerator) instead of a garden-variety garden hose which aren’t manufactured for delivering potable (drinking) water. If the taste or odor is still present after detaching the garden hose from external spigots and flushing your pipes, give us a call at 425-337-3647. Solar Power Coming to District Headquarters Department of Commerce grant funding successful In 2022, District staff applied for the Washington State Department of Commerce Solar Retrofit Grant and were successful in acquiring $75,000 in funding to put towards installing 100 kW of solar power at the District Headquarters. In total, the state grant awarded $1.4 million to 14 different projects, adding over 1 MW of power generation to public buildings. There have been significant changes to the project since the conception, including the possibility of receiving an additional rebate of the project cost via new Federal Government legislation. According to preliminary proposals, the estimated project cost will be $325,930, including $30,000 of contingency funding and $75,000 awarded by the Commerce Grant. The federal rebate may amount to an additional 40% reduction in the District’s costs. The District expects installation work to start in possibly March or April of this year, with construction taking less than a month. When complete, a 100 kW AC solar roof array will offset approximately 1/3 of our Headquarters building's electricity consumption. More information about the awardees and program can be found here. Notice of Public Hearing to Discuss Rate Change Thursday, April 25th Starting at 5:30 pm NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of the Silver Lake Water and Sewer District will hold a Public Hearing at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard on Thursday, April 25, 2024, for the purpose of accepting public testimony of the proposed adjustments to the rates for water and sewer service. There is an opportunity for in-person participation; however, the public is encouraged to attend and provide comment via teleconference. The public is invited to attend the Public Hearing and address the Board of Commissioners regarding the proposed adjustment either in-person or by teleconference. The meeting will be held at the District Headquarters, at 15205-41st Avenue SE, Bothell, WA 98012. At the close of the Public Hearing, the Board of Commissioners will consider adopting a Resolution to increase rates for water and sewer service. Telephone Number: 206-412-5430 Conference ID: 838 103 201# Notice

Employment Opportunities Work for Silver Lake Water & Sewer District The Silver Lake Water & Sewer District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race and color, religion and creed, national origin, sex, marital status, HIV, AIDS, and hepatitis C status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, age, disability, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation and gender identity, use of a guide dog or other service animal, genetic information or any other protected class status. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation in the hiring process. Please contact SLWSD at (425) 337-3647 if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the hiring process. Silver Lake Water & Sewer District only accepts applications for positions that are currently open, we do not accept unsolicited applications, and are unable to retain applications for future job opportunities. For positions that are advertised as open until filled, you may still submit an application after the posted "first review date" has passed. Current Job Opportunities Utility Maintenance Worker I or II Brochure Job Description - Utility Maintenance Worker I Job Description - Utility Maintenance Worker II Application Form

If you have a water or sewer emergency, call us at (425) 337-3647 Welcome to Silver Lake Water & Sewer District Serving more than 56,000 residents in Mill Creek and unincorporated Snohomish County since 1934 Attend a Public Meeting Pay Online Now About Your Bill Customer Assistance Forms & Documents Contact The District News & Announcements Upcoming Board of Commissioners Meeting Next Meeting: Special Meeting Tuesday, November 26th Starting at 5:30 p.m. Learn More Lead Service Line Inventory Published The District's inventory is complete, we are pleased to report that no lead service lines were discovered in completing the inventory. Learn More We're Hiring! Utility Maintenance Worker I or II Learn More News Archive Our Mission Silver Lake Water & Sewer District's mission is to provide high quality, safe and reliable water and wastewater services, while practicing good stewardship of both natural and financial resources. As our service area grows, we are continually making investments in our infrastructure to ensure an adequate supply of water is readily available to meet the needs of all customers. About Your Service About Us

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Forms For Customers Authorization for Autopay Authorization for Copy of Statement Low Income Senior Citizen and Disabled Persons Discount Rate Application Claim for Damages Leak Adjustment Credit Application For Developers / Permits Application for Water - Sewer Service As-Built Requirements Availability Requests Developer Extension Application Developer Extension Agreement Developer Extension Assignment Form Developer Extension Plan Preparation Requirements General Notes Hydrant Water Meter Rental Agreement SLWSD Utility Easement Form

PFAS Monitoring Silver Lake Water & Sewer District’s drinking water remains safe and protected from contaminants, including the group of manmade chemicals labeled per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances. The District sources its water from the City of Everett. Due to the protected nature of their watershed, which prohibits activities like firefighting training, manufacturing, and agriculture, there are no point sources of PFAS within our source water. What are Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)? PFAS are a group of chemicals that are used widely and are commonly found in things like firefighting foam agents, the manufacture of non-stick materials for cooking (such as Teflon), and fabric protectants. Learn More: Environmental Protection Agency Washington State Dep't. of Health Background and History of PFAS Monitoring In 2016, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a health advisory for drinking water pertaining to two of the compounds found in the PFAS group: Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and Perflourooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). Health advisory levels are non-enforceable guidelines that are intended to protect human health. The health advisory level is 0.07 parts per billion (ppb) for PFOA and PFOS combined. The Washington State Board of Health (WSBOH) recently revised the Group A drinking water rules to require water systems to monitor for select PFAS compounds beginning in 2023. WSBOH established state action levels (SALs) for five selected PFAS compounds as follows: Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) - 0.010 ppb Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) - 0.015 ppb Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) - 0.009 ppb Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS) - 0.065 ppb Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS) - 0.345 ppb Exceeding a confirmed SAL requires a water system to provide public notification and follow-up monitoring. While exceeding a SAL does not require a water system to treat for the contaminant, the SALs are intended to advise water systems on when to take action to lower contaminant levels to provide for safe, long-term consumption of drinking water. Testing Your Drinking Water for PFAS In 2015, Silver Lake Water & Sewer District participated in monitoring for PFAS in its drinking water under the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 3 (UCMR 3). No PFAS compounds were detected in the Districts drinking water as shown in Table 1 below: Table 1: In 2023 through May 2024, the District monitored our drinking water quarterly for an expanded list of PFAS compounds under the EPA’s current Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5 ) . Once again, no PFAS compounds were detected in the District's drinking water as shown in Table 2 below: Table 2:

Permitting Overview of the Permitting Process For a New Water Meter Submit a residential or commercial service connection application and pay the applicable District fees when invoiced. Additional costs, permitting, and/or contractor work may be required based on size, condition, and location of the existing service line between the water main in the street and the meter box. If there is no existing water main / pipe, you will be required to apply for a Developer Extension Agreement. More information is available on the Developer Process page. For a New Sewer Connection The customer is responsible for the cost of hiring a contractor to install sewer lines and restore the area. This work may entail different components depending on the type of sewer infrastructure installed near the property. If unknown, contact Engineering for more information. If there is an existing sewer lateral/stub to the property line: The custom er must submit a residential or commercial service connection application , pay the applicable District fees when invoiced, and hire a contrac tor to install a side sewer that meets District standards. Upon completion, the District will inspect and approve the work. If there is no sewer lateral/stub, or no sewer main in front of the property: The customer must apply for a Developer Extension Agreement, and hire a contractor to install a lateral and /or new sewer main. More information is available on the Developer Process page. Water / Sewer Availability A letter of water and/or sewer availability is required for most building permits in the City of Mill Creek or Snohomish County. It is also the typical first step in the land development process. Please note on the application if the work involves an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or an adult family home. Please include any building or site plans that show the proposed work. Application for Water & Sewer Availability Response. Service Connection Applications For a new water meter, and/or new sewer connection to an existing stub on a residential property, use the Application for New or Modified Residential Water and/or Sewer Service form. For a commercial service connection or irrigation service, use the Application for new or Modified Irrigation, Multi-Family / Commercial Water and/or Sewer Service form. Request As-Builts from the District Engineer Contact District Engineer

About Your Service Service Area Water Source Water System Water Quality Sewer System LSL Inventory Our Service Area Click here to view the District's service area boundaries in Google Maps . Other Neighboring Sewer and Water Utility Providers Snohomish County PUD 425-783-1000 City of Everett 425-257-8999 Alderwood Water & Wastewater District 425-743-4605 Cross Valley Water District 360-668-6766 Mukilteo Water District 425-355-3355 Woodinville Water and Sewer 425-487-4100 City of Snohomish 360-568-3115 Our Source of Water Silver Lake Water & Sewer District's water comes from a large freshwater lake known as Spada Reservoir, located about 30 miles east of Everett, Washington—the primary source of high quality drinking water for the majority of Snohomish County . Spada Reservoir is part of the Upper Sultan River Watershed, an 80 square mile area that is one of the wettest watersheds in the continental United States, with an average annual rainfall of approximately 165 inches. Water from Spada Reservoir is treated at the City of Everett Water Filtration Plant before being transport by pipeline to the City of Everett and distributed to several agencies including the District. Silver Lake Water & Sewer District purchases our treated water from the City of Everett, Alderwood Water & Wastewater District and Clearview Water Supply Agency; the majority comes from Clearview Water Supply Agency—an interlocal group formed by Alderwood, Silver Lake and Cross Valley that offers the same water at the lowest cost. Water System Our Water System Silver Lake Water & Sewer District was originally formed as a municipal corporation in 1934 to provide water service to an unincorporated area of Snohomish County. Now almost 90 years later, we provide this service to over 18,773 homes and businesses, encompassing over 56,000 individuals. As of 2022, our customer base consumed an average of 4.1 million gallons of water per day and 1.5 billion gallons per year. Water System Components 3 Reservoirs: Reservoir No. 2 holds 4 million gallons (MG), Reservoir No. 3 holds 4.2 MG, and Reservoir No. 4 holds 8 MG—for a total water storage capacity of 16.4 MG. 10 Master Meters interconnected for back up water supply from the City of Everett, Cross Valley Water District, Clearview Water Supply Agency, and Alderwood Water & Wastewater District 3 Pump Stations, all collocated with reservoirs 16 Pressure Reducing Stations and Valves separating three distinct pressure zones 207.11 Miles of water main (piping) 36 Intertie or isolation valves 1,799 Fire Hydrants supporting 3 Fire Districts 18,773 Metered Connections/Customers Our Water System Plan Water Quality Our Water Quality Water quality begins at the source: the Sultan Basin is carefully monitored, the watershed is patrolled, and human activities are limited to minimize the impact on the naturally pristine water. From the lake, water travels to the City of Everett's water treatment plant, where it undergoes coagulation, flocculation, filtration and disinfection, before being distributed to the Clearview Water Supply Agency, of which Silver Lake Water & Sewer District is one of three members. While Silver Lake Water & Sewer District still purchases some of our water from the City of Everett, the majority is supplied by Clearview. Annual Water Quality Reports 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 Additional Links about Water Quality City of Everett Water Quality Office (425) 257-8800 State Department of Health 1-(800)-521-0323 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1-(800)-426-4791 PFAS Monitoring Silver Lake Water & Sewer District’s drinking water remains safe and protected from the group of manmade chemicals labeled per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances. Learn more and view test results here > Our Sewer System The District's service area is split into two separate sewer basins. Services in the Everett basin flow to the City of Everett for treatment and disposal. Services in the Alderwood basin flow to the King County Department of Natural Resources (Metro) for treatment and disposal, by way of Alderwood Water and Wastewater District. The original basic sanitary sewer collection system was constructed in 1970 and 1971 by Fircrest Sewer District. In 1980, Silver Lake Water District merged with Fircrest Sewer District, later becoming the current Silver Lake Water & Sewer District servicing 17,545 customers in 2022. Sewer System Components 22 Lift Stations (including the private Glacier Peak Station and the soon-to-be-online Brasswood Station) 173.25 Miles of Pipe 5,225 Manholes 49 Lamp Holes (smaller clean out access) 17,545 Connections/Customers Our Sewer System Plan Lead Service Line Inventory In 2021 the US EPA implemented the Lead and Copper Rule Revision which included a requirement for all public water systems to complete an inventory verifying that both the public and private service lines are not made of lead. The use of pipes that contain lead has been prohibited since 1986 and the rules were amended again in 1996 extending lead free requirements to plumbing fittings and fixtures. Many of the homes and business, and their associated water services within the District were constructed after these bans, however a subset constructed before these dates required verification. The work to verify the service lines has been a significant undertaking and the District is pleased to report that No Lead Service Lines were discovered in completing the Lead Service Line Inventory. A variety of approved methods were utilized by District staff to complete the investigation and are documented in the map for all water service locations. Residents can view information about their water service line using the Lead Service Line Inventory Map. Please contact us with any questions or for more information about sources of lead in drinking water.

DIY Repairs Choose your category and click on a link. Cant find the information you're seeking? Give us a call at (425) 337-3647 Leaky Toilets Leaky Faucets Irrigation Systems Winterization Checklist How to Thaw Frozen Pipes How to Shut Off Your Water What to do if a Pipe Breaks Leak Adjustment Credit Application Leak Adjustment Estimate Calculator Identifying and Fixing Leaky Toilets Do you hear water running in your toilet, even when the tank is full? The fill valve may be faulty. Correcting this problem can save up to 50 gallons of water a day, saving you money on your water bill. Here's how to do it Is your toilet cycling on and off? Does it make an occasional hissing noise? The rubber flapper at the bottom of the tank is not seating properly, causing water to slowly drain from the tank. Adjusting or replacing the flapper will usually fix this problem. Here's how to do it If you're not sure whether your toilet is leaking, it's easy to check for a leak. Click on this link to learn more: How to Detect a Toilet Leak If you need to test your toilet for a leak, we have free non-toxic dye tablet tests (complete with instructions) available for pick-up at our office. Fixing Leaky Faucets A dripping faucet can cause your water bill to be unusually high. While they're usually easily noticed inside the home, outside faucets often go unchecked—because they're not something you see regularly. The same is true of garden hose nozzles, even in the off position, they will often have a slow leak. It's always best to turn off garden hoses at the faucet, rather than relying on the nozzle. Whether it's an inside or outside faucet that's leaking, check out these tips on how to Repair a Faucet Leak to get it fixed. Keeping Irrigation Systems in Check Next to a leaky toilet, your home, business, or school’s irrigation system is often the #1 culprit in high water bills. It's important to inspect and tune up your system at least once a year, using the guidelines below. For a more in-depth explanation of all irrigation systems and their proper tune-up steps, visit this website: http://www.irrigationtutorials.com/faq/tune-up.htm Spray-Type Sprinklers: Remove the nozzle from each head and clean the screen with an old toothbrush. Turn on the sprinklers and look for partially blocked nozzles. If the fan-shaped spray of water is not even and uniform, a grain of sand is likely stuck in the nozzle. Use a plastic or wood tool (like a toothpick) rather than a metal knife blade, because nozzles are easy to scratch, and scratches can ruin the spray pattern. Even better, replace the nozzle. Using the adjustment screw on top of each nozzle, adjust the water direction. If the heads are creating a lot of mist, turn the screw clockwise. After adjusting, make sure the spray still goes all the way to the next sprinkler. Drip Irrigation Systems: Turn on the water and inspect each drip or spray nozzle to locate and replace or repair any that have become dislodged, clogged, or been damaged by rodents. Check your timer regularly and adjust according to the season. At the end of the season, drain the system and store timers in the garage or another area of your home that won't drop below freezing. Rotor-Type Sprinklers: Turn on each valve, one at a time, and carefully inspect your irrigation system. Look for wet spots that could indicate a leaking irrigation pipe. Repair any leaks. Replace the controller battery. Straighten any sprinkler heads that are leaning to the side (leaning heads create dry spots and waste water). Replace any broken or malfunctioning sprinklers with the same brand and model as the other sprinklers on the same valve circuit; note: most manufacturers use different flow rates in their sprinkler heads so it’s important to get the same brand and model. Winterization Checklist Shut Off Water Protect Your Pipes Disconnect and drain all garden hoses. Insulate exterior pipes and faucets with newspaper, rags, or insulating material, then cover with plastic and secure with string or wire. You can also use electric heat tape. Insulate interior pipes and faucets located in cold areas of your home (including unheated attics, basements, garages and crawl spaces) the same way as Step 2. Locate your home’s main water shut-off valve and test it prior to an emergency, so you can stop excessive water loss and flooding if a pipe breaks. If it's not easily turned by hand, use a wrench to turn it firmly—but gently—in a clockwise direction. Alternatively, you can turn off your water at the meter box by using a “Water Meter Valve Key” tool (shown below; costs roughly $15 at most hardware stores). Locating Your Main Water Shut-Off Valve: This valve is either round or shaped like a lever. It’s usually located in your basement, crawlspace, garage, or outdoor foundation, often near the front faucet. Turn or move it to the right to shut off the main water supply to your house. If you are having difficulties, just give us a call at (425) 337-3647. Additional Safety Measures If you have a yard sprinkler system, drain and blow out the system completely. On extra cold nights, open the doors of closets or cabinets that are located near water pipes on your home’s exterior walls. For maximum protection, apply caulk around incoming pipes, and close or block your home’s foundation vents during the coldest months (open them up once the threat of freezing has passed to prevent dry rot). If you have a second home or cabin that is left unoccupied for several days (or longer)... Turn off the main water shut-off valve. Turn off the electricity or gas to the water heater. If the house is going to be vacant for an extended length of time, the water heater should also be drained. Open and drain indoor and outdoor faucets. After the water is turned off, flush the toilet once to drain the tank but not the bowl. Leave the heat on at a minimum temperature to help keep pipes from freezing in the walls. Thaw Frozen Pipe How to Thaw a Frozen Pipe If you turn on a faucet and only a little trickle (or no water) comes out, your pipe is probably frozen. 1. Locate the suspected frozen area of the pipe—usually where pipes are up against exterior walls, or where your water service enters your home through the foundation. 2. Turn on the faucet closest to the suspected frozen area. This will allow water to flow through the pipe once the frozen area begins to melt, which will help more ice melt inside the pipe. 3. SLOWLY try to thaw the frozen section of pipe. Soak some old rags in hot water and wrap them around the pipe. When the wet rags cool, re-soak them in hot water and continue to apply until water begins to flow again. DO NOT... use an open flame such as a blowtorch, kerosene or propane heater, charcoal stove, candle, or cigarette lighter, as this can cause the water in the frozen pipe to boil and explode the pipe. Open flames also present a serious fire danger, as well as exposure to lethal carbon monoxide. What to Do if a Pipe Breaks IMMEDIATELY turn off the main water shut-off valve to minimize flooding and damage. If you’re unable to turn off your water, call us for help at (425) 337-3647. Our crews are very busy during freeze emergencies, so we may not be able to respond in time to prevent flooding damage...this is why it’s critical that you know the location of your main water shut-off valve (and how to turn it off). It’s also important to keep your water meter unobstructed for easy access. Remember, you are responsible for protecting and repairing the section of water pipes that run from the water meter, all the way into your home.

As Built Request This is not a public disclosure request. Find the public disclosure request form here. SLWSD is only able to provide: Water and sewer as-builts within public right-of-ways or easements. Side sewer connections to buildings. Please complete the form below: First Name Last Name Email Phone Address for the As-Built Request Parcel Number Type of As-Builts Needed (please select all that apply): Water & Sewer within right-of-way / easement Side Sewer Connection Other If "other", please specify with detailed information Submit We've received your message and will respond to you shortly!

About Us Our Commissioners The District is governed by a publicly elected, three-member Board of Commissioners, consisting of a president, a vice president, and a secretary. The term of office is six years and the terms are staggered. Shauna Willner Commissioner Position #1 Term 2020–2025 Shauna Willner is a lifelong resident in this area and grew up in North Seattle. She is a Realtor with Windermere R.E., Northeast, Inc. and has enjoyed working with buyers and sellers since 2000 and enjoys helping people achieve their goals of homeownership. Prior to Real Estate, she had a banking/mortgage lending career with Phoenix Mortgage, Bay Mortgage and others. In 2012, she was elected for Fire Commissioner at Snohomish County Fire District 7 and served through 2017. She worked collaboratively to provide first-rate service to the district while balancing the budget and overseeing a successful merger which will lower costs and expand services to the community. She will ensure that facilities and equipment are maintained and upgraded, and will work collaboratively as a regional leader to ensure the District is obtaining the best contracted services. In addition to serving as President of the HOA where she presides, Shauna enjoys her two grown sons and three grandsons and is one lucky Grandma to live close by! John Warner Commissioner Position #2 Term 2022–2027 Mr. John Warner was appointed to the Board on December 24, 2019, following Commissioner Bill Anderson's resignation after 35 years of service to the District. He and his wife Kathy have made their home in the Silver Lake area for over 27 years. In 1964, John began his career in the planning and design of improvements to the state Highway System. In 1974, he began working with an engineering consulting firm as a Designer/Draftsman and eventually moved into a field inspection position, where he inspected the construction of roads, wastewater treatment plants, and sewer and water mains for many different municipalities and special purpose districts. Beginning in 1994, John became the lead inspector for the majority of the District's water and sewer construction projects including new plat water and sewer mains, pump station, reservoirs, and other municipal projects until he retired in 2011. John is a Lincoln High School (Seattle) graduate and has completed various college level courses in the fields of engineering, surveying, materials testing, and business. Anne Backstrom Commissioner Position #3 Term 2024–2029 Anne grew up in Everett, graduated from Everett High School, and continues to enjoy giving back to her community. Anne was elected to serve as our Commissioner in January 2006. She has held administrative and managerial positions throughout her career, including employment at Olympic View Water & Sewer District, and Customer Service Committee member for the Pacific Northwest Section of the American Water Works Association, and actively attends Washington Association of Sewer and Water District meetings and hopes to serve on future committees. Music is one of her many loves; she was formerly involved with a band who performed jazz and older pop songs. Her children are very involved in music as well. Both attended Cascade High School where her youngest son was in the marching band. Her eldest son is a pianist who sometimes joins Anne in singing the National Anthem at AquaSox games. Anne has been a Silver Lake Water & Sewer District customer since 2000 and has always considered Snohomish County her home. Board of Commissioners Meetings Silver Lake Water & Sewer District welcomes the public to attend and comment at our Board of Commissioners meetings, held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. Currently, these meetings are being held in a hybrid format (in-person and virtually). Learn More