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If you have a water or sewer emergency, call us at (425) 337-3647 Welcome to 欢迎来到 Water & Sewer District Serving nearly 50,000 people in the Bothell, Washington region 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: Regular Meeting Thursday, February 13th 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 News Archive Our Mission 季节性维修工人需要加入我们的团队。 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

2022-2027 年学期 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: 876 320 158# Next Scheduled Meeting: Regular Meeting - Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. View Agenda 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

2022-2027 年学期 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.

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2022-2027 年学期 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

2022-2027 年学期 Five Ways to Pay Always include your full 10-digit account number on all methods of payment. NOTE: we do not accept credit cards or bank Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments for new connection fees or other types of invoices from the District. View Rates and Fees AutoPay - Set Up or Cancellation District-Direct AutoP ay is provide d free of charge, and is for customers who want payment of th eir invoices to draw automatically from their bank account on the due date of the invoice. To sign up or cancel , please click here. Pay By Mail Include your account number on your check or money order and mail to: Silver Lak e Water & Sewer District PO Box 3784 Seattle, WA 98124 Deliver In Person (Office or Drop Box) Bring cash, check, money order, credit/debit card to our office during business hours (credit/debit card fee: $4.25); or place a check or money order (no cash) in the drop box in o ur parking lot at: 15205 41st Avenue SE Bothell, WA 98012 Pay By Phone Have your full 10-digit account number ready and call 1-844-956-1375 to use your credit/debit card, or bank Electronic Funds Transfer (E FT) to pay via our third party payment processo r, I nvoice Cloud. The fee for paying by ph one with a credit/debit card is $5.00; the fee for paying by phone using EFT is $ 3.60. Pay Now Online Have your full ten digit account number ready, and use your credit/debit card, or bank E lectronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to pay online via our third party payment processor, Invoice Cloud . The fee for using a credit/debit card is $4.25; the fee for using EFT is $2.85. Rates and Fees 2024 Sewer Rate Adjustments take effect in May Current Water & Sewer Rates Water Connection Fees Sewer Connection Fees - Alderwood Sewer Connection Fees - Everett Other Charges and Fees Comparison of Peer Agency Water and Sewer Rates 2021 Water and Sewer Rate Study by Katy Isaksen & Associates King County Capacity Charge Information

2022-2027 年学期 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 Addendum 1 Addendum 2 Addendum 3 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

About Us Our Publicly-Elected Commissioners Silver Lake Water and Sewer District 最初成立于 1934 年，是一家市政公司，为大约 ___ 个家庭供水。 Shauna Willner 自 1970 年以来的下水道服务 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! 学区由公开选举的三人委员会管理，委员会由一名总裁、一名副总裁和一名秘书组成。任期六年，任期交错。 肖娜·威尔纳 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. 2020-2025 年学期 Commissioner Position #3 Term 2018–2023 Shauna Willner 是该地区的终身居民，在北西雅图长大。她是 Windermere RE, Northeast, Inc. 的一名房地产经纪人，自 2000 年以来一直喜欢与买家和卖家合作，并乐于帮助人们实现拥有住房的目标。在加入房地产之前，她曾在 Phoenix Mortgage、Bay Mortgage 等公司从事银行/抵押贷款工作。 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. 除了担任她主持的 HOA 主席之外，Shauna 还享受着她的两个成年儿子和三个孙子，并且是一位幸运的奶奶住在附近！ 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

2022-2027 年学期 Can't find the information you're seeking? Give us a call at (425) 337-3647 FAQs DIY Repair Tips Meeting Minutes Customer Assistance Programs Water Conservation Tips Water Quality Forms Backflow and Cross Connection Control Newsletters District Codes District Standards District Resolutions Comprehensive Water Plan Comprehensive Sewer Plan Interlocal Agreements Public Records

2022-2027 年学期 Requests for as-built drawings may be submitted directly to the District Engineer. A public records form is not required for processing these requests. Resolution 783 , adopted by the Silver Lake Water & Sewer District Board of Commissioners on October 10, 2019, defines the availability of District public records for public inspection and copying. Chapter 2.35 of the district code, contains procedures relating to inspection and copying of district records. Requesting Public Records Please download and complete this form to request access to public documents. Return the completed form to the District office. Charges for photocopies and electronic files are explained on the form. Previously approved Commissioner Meeting minutes from recent years can be found here .

2022-2027 年学期 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!

2022-2027 年学期 Help Us Keep Your Water Safe with Cross Connection Control Keeping water safe is a two-way street. We rely on you, our customers, to be aware of any cross connection to the water system that you might have on your property, and to protect those connections with a Backflow Prevention Device to ensure the safety of our drinking water. What is a Cross Connection? A cross connection is a point in a plumbing system where it is possible for a non-potable substance to come into contact with the potable drinking water supply. For homeowners, these commonly include irrigation systems, private fire sprinkler systems, boiler systems, and pool or pond equipment. What is Backflow? Backflow occurs when water or other substances flow in the opposite direction than intended—such as the water in an irrigation system flowing back towards the water source once it's turned off—which allows contaminants to enter the public water system or consumer's plumbing. A backflow incident occurs when biological, chemical, or physical contaminants enter the drinking water supply (under backflow conditions) via unprotected cross-connections. Backflow incidents may cause injury, illness, or death. What is Required to Keep Water Safe? In our complex water system, everything is connected. Washington State Administrative Code (WAC 246-290-490 ) requires customers to install, maintain, and test Backflow Prevention assemblies (examples shown above) to keep pollutants and contaminants from entering the clean drinking water system and prevent backflow incidents. This same Code requires Silver Lake Water & Sewer District maintain a backflow prevention program, in which we send out annual reminder letters to customers with Backflow Prevention Devices when their device's annual test is due. What Are Your Responsibilities? If you have irrigation, fire sprinkler or other water-using systems, you will need to: Have a Backflow Prevention Device installed at the connection between your systems and the District's public water system; Have a state certified Backflow Assembly Test performed annually (see a link to a list of certified testers below); and The tester is required to send in your test report using our online portal: Tokay WebTest Portal . WebTest Portal WebTest Training Guide WebTest Training Video Additional District Resources Certified Backflow Assembly Tester List District Code regarding Cross Connection Control Brochure for Residential Irrigation Backflow Prevention Click Here to Schedule an Annual Water Truck Inspection Outside Resources American Backflow Prevention Association Western Washington Cross Connection Prevention Professionals Group City of Everett Public Works Brochures If you are an existing backflow customer, be sure your information is up to date for receiving reminders, and get your annual test scheduled in advance. If you have questions about your due date, or need a list of registered testers, or have any questions at all, please contact us: backflowtests@slwsd.com (425) 659-2304