

Coordinated Water System Plan Update
County Hydrogeologist Chris Kelley gave an update of the ongoing review of the Coordinated Water System Plan (CWSP) to the county Board of Health on May 20th. In a roughly 30 minute presentation Dr. Kelley reviewed the the work to … Continue reading Coordinated Water System Plan Update

Toxic Cleanup Site In Freeland
Attend Open House on June 3rd and Comment through June 20th The Department of Ecology invites you to review the documents describing the cleanup of the Whidbey Marine & Auto Supply site in Freeland. The principal issue is contamination of … Continue reading Toxic Cleanup Site In Freeland

Water on Whidbey—May 2025 Newsletter
Here’s our May newsletter with the latest news from Whidbey Island Water Systems Association and our partners. Continue reading Water on Whidbey—May 2025 Newsletter

Navy’s Community Involvement Plan Questionnaire
The Navy is developing a Community Involvement Plan (CIP), a site-specific strategy to enable meaningful community involvement throughout the environmental clean-up process. The NAS Whidbey Island CIP will provide an opportunity for community members to comment on the Navy’s Environmental … Continue reading Navy’s Community Involvement Plan Questionnaire

Congratulations 2025 Drinking Water Week Award Winners!
The Office of Drinking Water kicks off Drinking Water Week with the announcement of the Drinking Water Week Award winners, which includes Whidbey Island Water Systems Association’s board member Jeff Tasoff. Congratulations Jeff, and the rest of the award winners. … Continue reading Congratulations 2025 Drinking Water Week Award Winners!

State regulators reject Cascadia Water settlement, revenue increase
Media contact: 360-664-1116 or media@utc.wa.gov Docket number: UW-240151 LACEY, Wash. – Yesterday, the Utilities and Transportation Commission rejected a revised proposed settlement submitted by Cascadia Water, LLC (Cascadia Water) and commission staff on Jan. 22, 2025. The settlement would have increased Cascadia Water’s revenue … Continue reading State regulators reject Cascadia Water settlement, revenue increase

Group B Meetup—April 2025
Meeting Materials Agenda, Video Recording, Zoom Chat CWSP Presentation Meeting Recap Thanks to everyone who attended the Group B Meetup on April 22nd, and special thanks to our speakers: Jeff Tasoff and Donna Keeler from Facet, Aneta Hupfauer from Island … Continue reading Group B Meetup—April 2025

Navy to host public meetings to address well water investigation
As reported in the Whidbey News Times on Saturday, the U.S. Navy will host four public meetings to inform the community about its recent and ongoing efforts to test drinking water wells in sampling areas near Naval Air Station Whidbey … Continue reading Navy to host public meetings to address well water investigation

Water on Whidbey — April 2025 Newsletter
Check out our April newsletter for the latest information on WIWSA and our partners! Continue reading Water on Whidbey — April 2025 Newsletter

Water on Whidbey — March 2025 Newsletter
Another edition of the WIWSA Newsletter with the latest on Association news and updates from our partners! Continue reading Water on Whidbey — March 2025 Newsletter

March 2025 — Q1 Member’s Meeting
The Q1 Member Meeting was held on Zoom on March 20, 2025, 5 pm to 7 pm with 65 members and guests in attendance. This post includes a recap followed by links to the video recording, agenda and some additional … Continue reading March 2025 — Q1 Member’s Meeting

ODW Now — March 2025
Department of Health has issued their March newsletter with news on the Consumer Confidence Rule (CCR) changes, the online Water Quality Monitoring Schedule (WQMS), Lead Service Line FAQs and more news. Read it at the ODW Newsletter webpage or download the printable PDF. Continue reading ODW Now — March 2025

Water on Whidbey — February 2025 Newsletter
This month’s newsletter has the latest association news and information from our partners. Enjoy! Continue reading Water on Whidbey — February 2025 Newsletter

Water on Whidbey — January 2025 Newsletter
Happy New Year! This month’s newsletter has the latest association news and information from our partners. Continue reading Water on Whidbey — January 2025 Newsletter

Researchers find huge buried reservoir atop Oregon’s Cascade Range
A massive aquifer is stored just beneath volcanic rocks at the crest of the central Oregon Cascades – possibly the largest aquifer of its kind in the U.S., according to researchers at the University of Oregon. The discovery could have … Continue reading Researchers find huge buried reservoir atop Oregon’s Cascade Range