Regular Board Meeting 2/18
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Welcome to Eastsound Water
Water is a precious gift and among our most vital resources. Eastsound Water has the awesome responsibility of delivering safe, high-quality water to our community. It is a responsibility we proudly embrace. Our volunteer board and staff of professionals are dedicated to providing exceptional service to our 1,300+ members.
All of us at Eastsound Water are committed to the responsible stewardship of our island’s renewable water resources.
2019 Water Use Update
2019 Water Demand is down 2.7% compared to 2018. This is comparing Jan 1 through the end of July 2018 to the same period in 2019. This is in keeping with a decade long trend of Eastsound Water efficiently serving a growing membership without taxing our water...
Water System Operator Job Training Course
Eastsound Water and the San Juan Economic Development Council are offering an introductory course for persons interested in learning about a career as a Certified Water System Operator. The course will be taught by Eastsound Water on Orcas Island. Topics to be covered...
2019 Base Rate Appeal Opportunity
In response to members’ requests, Eastsound Water has developed a 2019 Base Rate Appeal Process. The 2019 rate structure specifies that members’ base rates are calculated at $14 per 1,000 gallons applied to their 2018 water use. (Example: If an account averaged 10,000...
2019 Rate Forum
The Eastsound Water Board is hosting a membership forum on Monday, March 25 at 5 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall. The meeting is to allow members to provide feedback to the Board regarding the 2019 rate structure. While the rate structure is the primary focus,...
Membership fee increase announced along with new payment plans
The Eastsound Water Board has approved a change to the membership fee and new payment plan options. The membership fee will increase from $12,700 to $14,000, effective Jan 1, 2020. This is the first increase in the membership fee since 2016 and is being announced 9...
Frozen Pipes Concerns
Winter Weather impacts on Waterlines. This week Eastsound Water has had dozens of calls from folks with frozen pipes. It’s been several years since we’ve had these types of temperatures. Historically the water system sees a significant spike in water demand AFTER THE...
2019 Rate Sheet
The Eastsound Water Board has approved the following rates. Service fee rates will apply to all billings after January 1, 2019. All other rates also apply effective January 1, 2019. These rates replace those previously approved in January 2016. Click image to download...
2019 Rate Structure Details – How to estimate your future bills.
As previously announced, Eastsound Water has adopted a new rate structure that will be applied to your next water service bills. This document is intended to help members anticipate their service fees under the new rates. Some lower water users and inactive members...
2018 Board Election Results
The 2018 Board Election closed Tuesday, November 20 at 11:45 a.m. The election successful fulfilled the 10% quorum requirements, with 12.4% of members participating. Eastsound Water offered an online voting option for the first time, and this was the most popular form...
2018 Annual Meeting Presentations Posted
The Eastsound Water annual meeting was held last night (November 14). More than 30 people attended and there was a lively discussion. The Board announced an upcoming increase in the membership fee. Since 2016 the fee has been $12,700 per ERU. Starting on April 1,...
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