WATER SUPPLY ADVISORY!!
Monday, July 27, 2015

Skyway Water and Sewer District has three separate sources of water: Cascade Water Alliance (Seattle Public Utilities), City of Renton and District wells.  Cascade and its members (the cities of Bellevue, Kirkland, Issaquah, Redmond, Tukwila and the Sammamish Plateau and Skyway Water and Sewer Districts) get some or all of their drinking water from the Seattle water supply.  As a member of Cascade Water Alliance, Skyway has joined Seattle Public Utilities, Tacoma Water and the City of Everett in declaring a water advisory.  This year’s current low snowpack coupled with high temperatures and resulting increased demand have increased the potential for lower water supply availability. 

The water supply issue impacts the entire region and therefore everyone needs to do their part to help.  Residents and businesses should continue to use water wisely to help ensure sufficient water supply.

Please take the time to assess and reevaluate your water use: 

• Conserve water by washing only full loads in your dishwasher and washing machine.
• Fix leaking faucets and toilets, take shorter showers and turn off the water when brushing your teeth.
• Take your car to a commercial car wash instead of washing it yourself.
• Avoid outdoor watering or water early and late, before 8 a.m. or after 7 p.m., which reduces evaporation.
• Use a broom, not a hose, to clean sidewalks, driveways and patios.

For water efficient tips and how to use water wisely visit:  http://cascadewater.org/conservation.php

For more information on the water advisory visit www.seattle.gov/util.

Find more water saving tips at: www.savingwater.org, https://everettwa.gov/1288/Water-Conservation-Tips and www.tacomawater.com/smart.