On-Ramp Closure

The northbound I-5 onramp at SR 11 Chuckanut Drive in Burlington (Exit 231) will be closed beginning Tuesday, March 16, at 8 a.m. and will reopen Thursday, March 18 at 8 a.m. while PUD crews perform maintenance work in the area.

All northbound traffic will be re-routed north along Old Hwy 99 North Road to the Cook Road/I-5 interchange.

For questions, please contact Michael Benton, engineering technician, at (360) 848-4439.

Rain Barrel Workshops

Skagit PUD is currently taking online registration for its Saturday, April 10, Build-Your-Own Rain Barrel Workshops.

We will be offering two classes on April 10: 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 am.

Fix a Leak Week

More than 1 trillion gallons of water are wasted in U.S. homes each year from easy-to-fix leaks. That’s why Skagit PUD is participating in Fix a Leak Week, March 15 to 21, 2010, and we encourage you to join us.

Sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense® program, this week is an opportunity to improve the water efficiency of your home by checking for and fixing leaks, which waste an average of more than 10,000 gallons of water per home each year. That’s enough water to fill up a backyard swimming pool!

Voluntary Water Conservation

Due to low water flow conditions in the Skagit River, the city of Anacortes and Skagit PUD water customers are asked to voluntarily reduce their water usage at this time by 10 percent.

GM Named to EDASC Board

General Manager David Johnson has been elected to a three-year term to the board of the Economic Development Association of Skagit County (EDASC).

‘Great Life’ Radio Spot

Skagit PUD is featured in the new Mount Vernon “Great Life” radio ad campaign that started running January 18.

Restoring 9,272 Plants

Phase I of the $4.2 million Judy Reservoir to Mount Vernon Transmission Pipeline project is now complete.

WTP Earns TOP honors

Skagit PUD’s Water Treatment Plant was awarded a Silver Certificate of Achievement from the Washington State Office of Drinking Water for meeting stringent criteria related to public health protection. Skagit PUD was one of 14 plants to receive such an award.

7 Things You Can Do to Avoid Frozen Pipes and Expensive Repairs

Frozen and burst water pipes can ruin your whole day. With cold weather now upon us, Skagit PUD is urging customers to winterize their homes.

Toys for Tots

With the arrival of the 2009 holiday season, Skagit PUD and the U.S. Marine Corps are once again teaming up to give back to the community it serves, with its annual Toys for Tots campaign.