Tue 05/31/11
Skagit PUD
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Rain Barrels 101

What is a rain barrel? A rain barrel is a container that collects and stores rainwater from downspouts and rooftops for future use watering lawns and gardens.

 
Mon 05/09/11
Skagit PUD

What’s Inside Your Box?

In residential areas, your water meter is usually, but not always, located between the sidewalk and the street, in your front yard area, or in the sidewalk.

 
Mon 05/09/11
Skagit PUD

Pipeline Work on Blackburn Rd

Drivers should expect delays for the next several weeks on Blackburn Road from S. 13th Street to Blodgett Road as Skagit PUD crews install a 12-inch waterline. Work will require the closure of one lane from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

 
Thu 04/14/11
Skagit PUD

Earth Day 2011

Since it was first celebrated in 1970, Earth Day is an opportunity to raise awareness and renew efforts for environmental responsibility and energy conservation.

 
Fri 04/08/11
Skagit PUD
Commenting Disabled

Japan Earthquake 2011

Following the nuclear power plant emergency in Japan, the Washington State Department of Health began collecting and testing rainwater for the presence of radioactive materials. The earthquake and tsunami on March 11 damaged the reactors and caused radioactive iodine (iodine 131) to be released to the air.

 
Mon 04/04/11
Skagit PUD
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Rain Barrel Workshop April 21

Be sure to register for the Rain Barrel Workshop scheduled for Thursday, April 21, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

 
Fri 03/25/11
Skagit PUD
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Flushing Program Keeps Clean Water Flowing

As part of Skagit PUD’s ongoing maintenance and water quality efforts, the PUD conducts a water line flushing program throughout its 600 mile water system.

 
Thu 02/24/11
Skagit PUD
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Beat the Leak: Check. Twist. Replace.

Drip. Drip. Drip. That sound, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency, adds up to more than 10,000 gallons of water wasted in the average home each year due to easy-to-fix leaks. That’s enough water each year to fill a backyard swimming pool.

 
Wed 02/16/11
Skagit PUD
Commenting Disabled

Interim GM Appointed

Skagit PUD commissioners approved Tuesday night the appointment of Bob Powell as interim general manager.

 
Fri 02/11/11
Skagit PUD
Commenting Disabled

Winter Water-Saving Tips

Every drop counts! Save water this winter with these conservation tips: