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North Beach Water Annual Flushing Schedule

North Beach Water District will be conducting the annual flushing program over the next several weeks. Field Crews will begin flushing on December 1, 2015. In an effort to reduce the amount of low pressure or dirty water events, we will be flushing at night. If you see a hydrant flushing sign in your area we will be flushing in that area to remove mineral buildup in the lines. This will cause lowered pressure and some discoloration of the water. Even if we are not flushing near your area you still may experience lower pressure due to the increased velocities required to scour and lift sediments within the pipe. To minimize stained laundry, refrain from washing laundry during these times. If you find you have discolored water, run the cold water for a few minutes to clear the lines. If the dirty water persists please contact the office for assistance.

In addition, the District will be adding chlorine to the distribution system during the flushing program.  The chlorine is being added to help remove biofilm buildup in the water mains and disinfection during the flushing event.  The chlorine residuals may be detectable until December 31, 2015.

We will be flushing Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8:00PM to 6:00AM. We expect the flushing program to last through December 18, 2015.

Robert Hunt

North Beach Water Field Superintendent

(360)-665-4144

Due to system repairs, North Beach Water will be conducting routine disinfection of your water system today. This may result in a slight chlorine taste to the water for the next five to seven days. There will be no change to the water quality or adverse health impacts from this routine disinfection. People with unique medical needs or people with aquariums or ponds that contain fish will also be especially interested in knowing that the water is to be chlorinated. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. If you have any questions please click the link below.

Small Systems Disinfection 

North Beach Water District is launching a Reverse 911 Emergency Contact System designed to keep you informed of vital water system and water quality conditions.

What is a Reverse 911 Emergency Contact System?  A Reverse 911 Emergency Contact System is a public safety communications system used by public agencies in Canada and the United States to communicate alerts and warnings quickly and efficiently to targeted groups of people.

How does a Reverse 911 Emergency Contact System Work?  The District creates a list of all customers from its billing software that includes their phone number.  During and emergency (i.e. water main break, contaminated water, system flushing/disinfection) the District will send a phone message to all customers within minutes.  The District will program the system to NOT make late night calls.

The District needs your current phone number(s).  The Reverse 911 Emergency Contact System will only benefit customers who have a current phone number on file with the District.  We are asking our customers who wish to be informed of emergency conditions in this manner to provide the District with current telephone numbers.  Please send us your current phone number(s) in one of the following ways:

Email – customerservice@northbeachwater.com

USPS – PO Box 618 Ocean Park, WA 98640(Update on payment stub)

Telephone – (360) 665-4144

North Beach Water District is currently upgrading all of its manual read meters to the advanced radio read meters. If you see someone working in your meter box this is most likely the reason. Feel free to ask how your new meter works as our friendly crew will be more than happy to show you.

Below is some information on your new water meter.

Neptune r900i Water Meter Info Sheet

Dear Valued Customer,

North Beach Water District will be performing water main maintenance on 227^th Place on Tuesday July 28, 2015. On that date the water will be shut down from approximately 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and the areas below will be without water during the shut off.

• Sunset Sands
• From Pacific Highway to Birch Place, From 227^th Place south.
• V street north and south of 227^th Place
• 229^th Place west of U Street
• 230^th Lane East of U Street , 231^st Lane East of U Street, 232^nd Lane East of U Street

While we anticipate these locations will be the only areas affected there is a possibility of reduced or very low pressure in the surrounding areas so please plan accordingly. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

North Beach Water District is currently upgrading all of its manual read meters to the advanced radio read meters. If you see someone working in your meter box this is most likely the reason. Feel free to ask how your new meter works as our friendly crew will be more than happy to show you.

Below is some information on your new water meter.

Neptune r900i Water Meter Info Sheet

North Beach Water District will be holding a Public Hearing at the March 16, 2015 Regular Meeting on Monday March 16, 2015 at 6:00 pm in the District office at 25902 Vernon Ave. Suite D. The Public Hearing will be to discuss the Water Use Efficiency goals of the District. The full board packet will be available the week prior to the meeting but the Public Hearing announcement and the proposed Water Use Efficiency goals can be viewed by clicking the links below.

Announcement

Proposed Goals

Below is the Request for Bids for the 2015 Meter Replacement Materials. Please note that Bids are due 10:00 AM March 12, 2015 at the District’s Business Office located at 25902 Vernon Avenue Ocean Park, WA 98640.  If you have questions on the Bid please contact the General Manager at bneal@northbeachwater.com or 360.665.4144 by 4:00 PM March 09, 2015 so that responses to question can be in writing and forwarded to all Bidders prior to the due date.

Request For Bids

North Beach Water District has finished the 2014 comprehensive rate study and a new rate structure to include service fees have been adopted by the Board of Commissioners. The new rates are available on the District’s rate page which can be visited by clicking the link below.

North Beach Water District Rate Page