PRECIPITATION: At the close of May, Eastsound has recorded no measurable rainfall this month. Normally we see about 2” of rain in May. Despite the lower than normal rainfall to start the summer season, Purdue Lake (the source of 50% of our capacity) did not stop...
Eastsound Water Board Approves a New Rate Structure
The Eastsound Water Board approved a new rate structure. The new rate structure will be applied to water use starting January 1, 2019. This decision comes after a year of work by a Rate Structure Committee that included both Board members and general Association...
Eastsound Water Main Flushing Success
Eastsound Water would like to thank our members for their cooperation with recent water main flushing events. We understand they can be disruptive. During multiple evenings in March, Eastsound Water has flushed more than 7.5 miles of water mains throughout town. Water...
March 27 and 29 Eastsound Water Main Flushing Events
On the evenings of Tuesday, March 27 and Thursday, March 29, Eastsound Water will be conducting wide-ranging water main flushing. Water main flushing is a best practice for water system maintenance. The primary goal of the...
Water Main Flushing Notice
Eastsound Water is undertaking a significant water main flushing project next week. On Tuesday night (Feb 13) crews will be flushing water mains on the lower half of Buck Mountain, and on Terrill Beach and Olga Roads. The work will take place between 9 and 11 p.m....
Tips To Save Water and Cut Your Water Bills In Half
Eastsound Water's new rate structure proposal is a significant change from the current rate structure that has existed since 2004. Lower water users will pay less under the new proposal. Higher water users will pay more,...
2017 Annual Meeting Reminder
EWUA 2017 Annual Meeting REMINDER Eastsound Water is hosting a membership meeting on: Thursday, December 14, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. At this meeting you’ll: Learn about and comment on a proposed new water...
Residential Water Use Chart
How does your home's water use compare to others? This chart might help you understand how your water use compares to others. One of the features of the new rate structures being considered by the EWUA Board is eliminating the "base allotment" concept (5000...
2017 Annual Meeting Announcement
EWUA 2017 Annual Meeting Eastsound Water is hosting a membership meeting on Thursday, December 14, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. A special rate committee made up from the Eastsound Water Board and general Association members, have worked throughout...
Avoiding a Costly Water Leak
Water for the future is a growing concern on Orcas. I get lots of questions about Eastsound Water’s ability to support the planned growth in our service area. Your Eastsound Water Board and staff are prepared to meet future demand AND continue to promote responsible...