Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer District

Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer District Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer District provides water and sewer service to approximately 4,000 customers in the Geneva, Sudden Valley & North Shore areas.

One great way to conserve water and protect our watershed is considering native plant options for your landscaping! Afte...
06/01/2026

One great way to conserve water and protect our watershed is considering native plant options for your landscaping!

After 18 months of planning and collaboration, a beautiful new demonstration garden was planted last fall at the Sudden Valley Welcome Center (1850 Lake Whatcom Boulevard). The garden features over 300 native plants selected for their beauty, resilience, and support for birds, pollinators, and clean water. Interpretive signs throughout the space offer tips on creating your own native garden, reducing stormwater pollution, and protecting our local watershed. It was created through a partnership between the Sudden Valley Community Association, Whatcom County Public Works, and the Whatcom Conservation District as part of the Neighborhood Native Landscaping Program.

Stop by on June 4 from 5:30–7:00 PM for a casual, drop-in community event featuring free native plant seeds, activities for the kids, light refreshments, and a chance to chat with Whatcom County Master Gardeners and get your gardening questions answered.

To find out more about the Neighborhood Native Landscaping Program, visit Whatcom County's website here: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/4231/Neighborhood-Native-Landscaping-Program

It's warming up out there! Did you know most grasses naturally go dormant in the summer? Letting your lawn go gold allow...
05/28/2026

It's warming up out there! Did you know most grasses naturally go dormant in the summer? Letting your lawn go gold allows you to save time and money with summer watering. Depending on your soil and how wet the summer is, it should only need to be watered
between once a week and once a month! Learn more about saving our water and saving your money at the Whatcom Water Alliance website.

https://www.whatcomwateralliance.org/lawns-and-landscaping/natural-lawn-care

It's National Public Works Week! For one spring week every year, the American Public Works Association encourages us to ...
05/19/2026

It's National Public Works Week! For one spring week every year, the American Public Works Association encourages us to remember, recognize, and appreciate the infrastructure and people who keep our world running day to day.

Public works is all around you! Our small but mighty crew is in the field every day performing maintenance, repairs, and all of the tasks needed to provide clean drinking water and make sure waste is taken care of. It's easy to forget that under our feet are miles and miles of water and sewer pipes, and that's our goal - keep the system running so well, you can count on it without thinking about it!

Join us in celebrating National Public Works Week by taking a minute or two to celebrate the people and processes that often go unnoticed.

How many times have you turned on the tap today? Behind the water running in your home, there's an entire infrastructure...
05/07/2026

How many times have you turned on the tap today? Behind the water running in your home, there's an entire infrastructure that includes 8 reservoirs, 5 water booster stations, over 70 miles of water lines, 26 sewer lift stations, and over 87 miles of sewage collection and transmission lines.

May 3-9 is the American Water Works Association's annual drinking water week! This annual event focuses on recognizing the vital role water plays in our lives every day. Most of the work that keeps drinking water safe happens in the background - operators running the treatment plant, samples that have to be gotten to the lab for testing, maintenance of pipes, pumps and equipment, and everything in between.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 in 4 people worldwide do not have access to safe drinking water. This week, we recognize the work that goes into maintaining a working, reliable, readily available, and safe flow of water to our homes. Happy drinking water week!

There's still time to throw your name in the hat for Bellingham's best summer job! Applications are due on Sunday for th...
04/29/2026

There's still time to throw your name in the hat for Bellingham's best summer job! Applications are due on Sunday for the District's seasonal temp laborer, who will help the crew with basic maintenance tasks, groundskeeping, landscaping, and more. See our website for full details!

www.lwwsd.org/2026temp/

Congratulations to District Operations & Maintenance Manager Jason Dahlstrom on earning certification as a Certified Pub...
04/24/2026

Congratulations to District Operations & Maintenance Manager Jason Dahlstrom on earning certification as a Certified Public Works Professional - Management through the American Public Works Association! The CPWP-M exam covers areas from project and emergency management to contracts and procurement to administrative topics, demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of the basics of public works management.

Jason's achievement is another demonstration of the commitment the District and it's staff have to continued education, professional development, and keeping current on industry knowledge and best practices. Congratulations Jason!

The District welcomes Nick Greif to its Board of Commissioners! During last night’s meeting the Board appointed Commissi...
04/09/2026

The District welcomes Nick Greif to its Board of Commissioners! During last night’s meeting the Board appointed Commissioner Greif the Position No. 3, which was vacated by the resignation of Commissioner Bruce Ford earlier this year. Commissioner Greif comes to the District with significant local government experience, having previously worked for the City of Los Angeles as an economic advisor to the mayor and as chief of staff to a councilmember. Commissioner Greif lives on the North Shore of Lake Whatcom and currently oversees public policy strategy for the consulting firm InStride.

Are you or is someone you know looking for a fun, fulfilling, outdoor job for the summer? We know just the place!We are ...
04/06/2026

Are you or is someone you know looking for a fun, fulfilling, outdoor job for the summer? We know just the place!

We are currently recruiting for a seasonal laborer to help our field crew with routine and as needed grounds and facility maintenance work. This is a full time (4x10) position that usually runs mid-May through mid-September, with some flexibility in the dates to accommodate candidate availability.

For the full job description, or to learn how to apply, visit our website at https://lwwsd.org/2026temp/

Address

1220 Lakeway Drive
Bellingham, WA
98229

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(360) 734-9224

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