Water

Water Manager - Brian Hunt (360) 372-0039 (res), (360) 279-5960 (cell)

The association is responsible for providing water to all the members in accordance with the bylaws of the association. The task of maintaining the water supply and monitoring its content has been contracted out to the King Water Company. The Water Manager is in regular contact with the King Water Company representatives.

Power Outages
When the electric power goes out during storms (or for any other reason) the water pumps are no longer running. There is reserve water in the pressure tank so residents will continue to get water. If the power goes out, a propane powered generator will automatically start to provide back-up electric power. This will provide enough throughput to refill the pressure tank slowly from the reservoir tank. Therefore residents are requested to limit their water consumption as these times - no watering the garden, washing the car, running clothes washers, etc. Please restrict your usage to cooking, drinking, and flushing.

Whidbey Island Water Systems Association

WBRA is a member of the Whidbey Island Water Systems Association. A presentation about the organization can be seen here or by visiting their website at whidbeywatersystems.org.

Events

On May 19, 2024 A new notice concerning new standards for Manganese was sent out to all WBRA property owners. A copy can be seen here. And further information on Manganese in the water can be found here

On October 20, 2021 A Propane powered generator was installed to automatically provide emergency power

On April 16, 2020 a new water sample station and shutoff valve were added to the system on Deseret west of the junction with American Lane. Jim Patton took several pictures of the operation. They can be seen here.

February 2018 - Well cover replaced, see this page for pictures and details.

In November 2018 the water system was prepared for winter. The report can be seen here.

December 12, 2018 - Water system flushed through all three fire hydrants.

In November 2018 the water system was prepared for winter. The report can be seen here.

In October 2018 the large generator was checked out. The report can be seen here.

On December 6, 2017 the main water tank was cleaned out. Jim Patton took several pictures of the operation. They can be seen here.

In March 2016 the downhole pump failed after 30 years of service. It was replaced on 11 March 2016. A set of photographs of the operation can be seen here.

The new filter system was installed December 2015. A set of photographs of the new system can be seen here.

On May 30, 2015 at a special meeting the WBRA members voted to upgrade the water system with new filters that will satisfy federal and state requirements. The new system will provide a better water quality and reduce running costs of the water system. The work is expected to be complete in 2015.

On October 13, 2007 the Water Manager issued a memorandum on the Water system status. All association members are encouraged to read it since it has financial implications that will need to be addressed.

On October 14, 2006 the Water Manager issued a memorandum on Water system status report. This is required reading for the board members, but all association members are also encouraged to read it.

At the November 12, 2005 Mid-year meeting, the water manager issued a new document on the Cross-Connection Control Program (in pdf format) which describes Step four: Administrative and Technical Procedures. This is required reading for the board members, but all association members are also encouraged to read it. At the same meeting an Application for water was approved, added to the CC&Rs, and is required to be signed by all new members.

In October 2005, five brochures published by The American Water Works Association, Pacific Northwest Section concerning Cross Connections were added to this site in the form of links to PDF format files. See the five topmost links on the list of PDF files below. This is required reading for the board members, but all association members are also encouraged to read it.

On October 9, 2004 the Water Manager issued a memorandum on Water system status report, pertinent information, and plans. This is required reading for the board members, but all association members are also encouraged to read it.

All the following PDF format documents can be downloaded by clicking on the icons below.

	Water Operations and Maintenance Manual (88 Mbytes). August 2020
	Water Quality Report for 2023 (300 kbytes).
	Water Quality Report for 2022 (350 kbytes).
	Water Quality Report for 2021 (4.2 Mbytes).
	Water Quality Report for 2020 (4 Mbytes).
	2020 Sanitary Survey (772 kbytes).
	Water Quality Report for 2019 (65 kbytes).
	Water Quality Report for 2018 (120 kbytes).
	Water Brief from General Meeting 2018 (1.5 Mbytes).
	Water Quality Report for 2017 (100 kbytes).
	Water System Inspection Report, 2017 (1.6 Mbytes)
	Water Quality Report for 2016 (180 kbytes).
	Water inorganic analysis (254 kbytes).
	Water Quality Report for 2015 (80 kbytes).
	Water Quality Report for 2014 (80 kbytes).
	"Concerning Reservoir Cleaning" - An email about the use of water before and after a tank cleaning triggered by the near disaster in June 2014, by Jim Patton (33 kbytes).
	Water Quality Report for 2012 (80 kbytes).
	Water Quality Report for 2011 (80 kbytes).
	Water Quality Report for 2010 (102 kbytes).
	Water Quality Report for 2008 (56 kbytes).
	Instructions for when the power goes out (24 kbytes).
	Water Quality Report for 2007 (56 kbytes).
	Water Quality Report for 2006 (52 kbytes).
	Water analysis of organic and inorganic components, spring 2007 (380 kbytes)
	Sanitary Survey Report from the Department of Health, September 21, 2006 (3.3 Mbytes)
	Water Quality Report for 2005 (68 kbytes).
	"Cross-Connection Control Program" which describes Step four: Administrative and Technical Procedures. (84 kbytes).
	"Application For Water" form, required to be signed by all new members (60 kbytes).
	Water Quality Report for 2004 (96 kbytes).
	Coliform Bacteria and Drinking Water (232 kbytes).
	Agreement with King Water Company (92 kbytes).
	Annual Fee Statement (595 kbytes).
	Cross Connection Control Survey (76 kbytes). All residents have been requested and required to submit a copy of this form in October 2004.
	Water Quality Report for 2003 (96 kbytes).
	Water Quality Report for 2002 (96 kbytes).

Note: The water quality report for 2024 will be delivered in June 2025 (the water company are required to produce it by June of the "following" year). A copy will be made available on this site at that time.