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Posted on: November 28, 2023

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General
Posted on: November 28, 2023

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Posted on: November 28, 2023

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Posted on: November 28, 2023

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Posted on: January 4, 2022

Board of Commissioners Officer Elections

This week, at the first Board of Commissioners’ meeting of 2022, Mary Shustov and Nav Otal took the oath of office for Board positions 5 and 3 respectively. The same meeting also included the annual election of Board officers, which resulted in ...

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Posted on: January 3, 2022

2022 Budget & Water and Wastewater Rates

On December 6, 2021 the Board of Commissioners adopted the 2022 Budget. At the same meeting, the Board adopted water and wastewater rate adjustments for 2022. You can review the 2022 Budget, 2022 Water and Wastewater Rates by going to the following links:...

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News and Events
Posted on: November 12, 2021

District to hold virtual public hearing on the 2022 draft budget and proposed rate adjustments

On December 6 at 6:00pm, the Board of Commissioners of Sammamish Plateau Water is holding a virtual public hearing to receive public comment on, and consider adoption of the 2022 draft budget and proposed water and sewer rate adjustments. The 2022 draft b...

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Posted on: October 15, 2021

District provides update to Sammamish City Council on sewer conveyance issues

This past week, on October 12, District staff presented an update to the Sammamish City Council at their request, regarding sewer capacity issues. The video of the presentation can be watched by following this link or clicking the image below. The Distric...
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News and Events
Posted on: October 1, 2021

Are you the District's next Finance Manager?

Are you our next Finance Manager? We are currently accepting applications for an experienced Finance Manager who will manage a staff of seven and is responsible for planning and directing the Finance and Customer Service Department and oversees the financ...

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Posted on: August 24, 2021

Sewer Moratorium Expires

As of midnight on August, 23, 2021, the sewer moratorium has expired. This moratorium allowed the District’s Board of Commissioners to review metrics and further assess the situation with respect to immediate and interim improvements designed to...

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Posted on: May 25, 2021

District extends sewer moratorium

Last night, the District's Board of Commissioners approved Resolution #5030, extending the sewer moratorium in key areas with limited sewer capacity. Affected sewer basins include: Northeast Plateau, Beaver Dam, Inglewood East, Tiburon, North Lak...
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Posted on: May 3, 2021

It's Drinking Water Week!

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It’s Drinking Water Week! Celebrate this week by getting to know and love your tap water! Tap water provides us with a low-cost way to stay hydrated, public health and fire protection, and nearly every product we use every day. Think about it&am...

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Posted on: February 26, 2021

Board to hold retreat on March 1, 2021

On Monday, March 1, 2021, the District’s Board of Commissioners are holding their full-day Spring retreat. A special Board meeting will begin at 9:00 am. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic emergency, the meeting will be conducted remotely. The purpose...

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Posted on: February 23, 2021

District temporarily pauses new sewer connections for 90 days in key areas

EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Sammamish Plateau Water has temporarily paused new sewer connections for 90 days in key areas with limited sewer capacity. Affected sewer basins include: Northeast Plateau, Beaver Dam, Inglewood East, Tiburon, North Lake Sammami...

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Posted on: December 14, 2020

2021 Budget & Water and Wastewater Rates

On December 7, 2020 the Board of Commissioners adopted the 2021 Budget by Resolution #4995. At the same meeting, the Board adopted water and wastewater rate adjustments for 2021 by Resolution #4996. You can review the 2021 Budget, 2021 Water and Wastewate...

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Posted on: November 12, 2020

District to hold virtual public hearing on the 2021 draft budget and proposed rate adjustments

On December 7 at 6:00pm, the Board of Commissioners of Sammamish Plateau Water is holding a virtual public hearing to receive public comment on, and consider adoption of the 2021 draft budget and proposed water and sewer rate adjustments. The 2021 draft b...

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Posted on: October 27, 2020

Become a Sammamish Plateau Water Commissioner!

Sammamish Plateau Water is seeking qualified applicants for an appointment to fill the vacant Position #3 on the District’s Board of Commissioners. This is a dynamic position that involves solid working relationships and interaction with regulat...

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Posted on: August 13, 2020

It's National Water Quality Month!

Did you know that August is National Water Quality Month? Providing clean, fresh drinking water has been our top commitment to the community for more than 70 years. With issues of water quality an increasingly common story in the media, we believe it&...

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Posted on: August 7, 2020

August 10 Board meeting cancelled

The regular meeting of the Sammamish Plateau Water Board of Commissioners for Monday, August 10 at 3:30 pm has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is Monday, August 17 at 3:30 pm. Meeting agendas and remote access information for Board meetings can...

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Posted on: June 25, 2020

2020 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

Watch your mail for our 2020 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. Some of the information you’ll find in this report is required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Washington Department of Health (DOH) to meet requirement...

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Posted on: May 7, 2020

COVID-19 Response: (Updated) District resumes job site construction services

Last updated: 6/12/2020

In accordance with Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 20-25.4, Safe Start, Stay Healthy, Sammamish Plateau Water has resumed job site construction services for all construction projects, including those that require working wi...

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Posted on: April 6, 2020

COVID-19 Response: Board formally adopts interim billing & collection policies

On March 16, 2020, Sammamish Plateau Water’s Board of Commissioners formally declared a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic. At that time, the Board authorized staff to implement interim billing and collections po...

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Posted on: March 26, 2020

COVID-19 Response: (Updated) Temporary changes to public records services

Last updated: 7/7/2020

On March 24, 2020, Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 20-28 temporarily prohibiting in-person meetings and contacts with the public that are required by the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) and the Public Records Act (PRA).

In respons...

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Posted on: March 26, 2020

COVID-19 Response: (Updated) Temporary changes to Board meetings and public commenting

Last updated: January 21, 2021

On March 24, 2020, Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 20-28 temporarily prohibiting in-person meetings and contacts with the public that are required by the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) and the Public Records Act (PRA).

Sa...

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Posted on: March 25, 2020

COVID-19 Response: District temporarily suspends non-essential construction services

In accordance with Governor Inslee’s Proclamation, “Stay Home – Stay Healthy” on March 23, 2020, the District has temporarily suspended non-essential construction services including but not limited to developer capi...

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Posted on: March 20, 2020

COVID-19 Response: Disinfecting wipes are not flushable!

We understand that customers are using an increasing number of disinfecting wipes to keep things clean out of Coronavirus concerns. Unfortunately, water and sewer districts around the country are now beginning to experience problems with their sewer syste...

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Posted on: March 17, 2020

COVID-19 Response: Sammamish Plateau Water Declaration of Emergency

On March 16, 2020, The Sammamish Plateau Water Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted by resolution a Declaration of Emergency in response to the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.

The declaration formally authorizes staff to take the necessary actions con...

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News and Events
Posted on: March 17, 2020

COVID-19 Response: Temporary changes regarding Board meetings

In response to the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic, the District has implemented the following actions and temporary changes related to the Open Public Meetings Act:

  • On March 16, 2020, The Sammamish Plateau Water Board of Commissioners authorized staff to re...
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Posted on: March 17, 2020

COVID-19 Response: Interim billing & collection policies

On March 16, 2020, The Sammamish Plateau Water Board of Commissioners authorized staff to implement the following interim billing and collections policies and practices in response to the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic:

  • The District will discontinue water s...
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Posted on: March 13, 2020

COVID-19 Response: District temporary closure to the public

SAMMAMISH PLATEAU WATER IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

The health and safety of our employees and customers is our top priority, along with maintaining water and sewer services. This situation is ever changing and we appreciate your patience and under...

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Posted on: March 5, 2020

COVID-19 Response: Your drinking water is safe

While we always encourage the practice of having enough water supply on hand for your household during emergencies, we would like to take this opportunity to stress that there is currently no evidence to support that Coronavirus (COVID-19) is transmitted ...

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Posted on: March 5, 2020

COVID-19 Response: Customer and staff protection measures

Out of an abundance of caution, to protect our staff and our customers, and to maintain water and sewer services, the District is suspending all non-essential face-to-face contact with the public. IF YOU OR A FAMILY MEMBER HAVE A FEVER, NEW SHORTNESS OF B...

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Posted on: January 13, 2020

Tonight's Board of Commissioners' meeting has been cancelled

Due to the inclement weather, tonight’s Board of Commissioners’ meeting has been cancelled. The next Board meeting is scheduled for next Monday, January 27 at 3:30pm.

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Posted on: January 10, 2020

Board begins 2020 with oath of office and election

This week, at the first Board of Commissioners’ meeting of 2020, Ryika Hooshangi took the oath of office for board position 2. Her term will expire 12/31/2026. 

The same meeting also included the annual election of board officers, which ...

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Posted on: December 16, 2019

District pays down revenue bonds

Earlier this month, the Board of Commissioners celebrated paying off the debt service associated with revenue bonds from 2005 for $7 million combined.

The Bond funds were used to finance improvements throughout the District’s distribution system,...

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Posted on: December 5, 2019

2020 Budget & Water and Wastewater Rates

On December 2, 2019 the Board of Commissioners adopted the 2020 Budget by Resolution #4923. At the same meeting, the Board adopted water and wastewater rate adjustments for 2020 by Resolution #4924. You can review the 2020 Budget, 2020 Water and Wastewate...

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Posted on: November 25, 2019

MySPWater - A smarter connection to your water.

It’s often questioned why water conservation is so important in a region known for its rainfall, but as a growing population puts more pressure on our resources and summer droughts become more frequent it’s become a necessity to closel...

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Posted on: November 16, 2018

Public Hearing on 2020 Draft Budget and Proposed Rate Adjustments

Please join our Board of Commissioners to discuss the 2019 Draft Budget and proposed rate adjustments. The hearing is Monday, December 2, 2019 at 6:00 pm at the District office located at 1510 228th Avenue SE in Sammamish.

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Posted on: August 27, 2019

Sammamish Plateau Water supports appeal of stormwater regulations

The Washington Association of Sewer and Water Districts
(WASWD) has filed a legal appealof stormwater regulatory permits proposed to be issued by the Washington
Department of Ecology (DOE).The Sammamish Plateau Water Board of Commissioners supports ...

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Posted on: August 9, 2019

Crews to conduct repairs on SE 24th Way on Monday August 12

On Monday, August 12, our crews will be repairing a water main leak on SE 24th Way including the Fieldstone Community and adjacent properties. Repairs will take place between approximately 9:00am-3:00pm. During this time, water will be shut down to nearby...

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Posted on: August 5, 2019

Crews working to restore service on 32nd Street

Last night, we
had a 12-inch water main break located on 32nd Street around the 221stblock. Crews have been on site working to restore service to the 18 properties
that are experiencing a service interruption because of the break. We expectservice t...

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Posted on: July 2, 2019

2019 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

The 2019 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is now available. Some of the information you’ll find in this report is required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Washington Department of Health (DOH) to meet requirements o...

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Posted on: June 28, 2019

Public Hearing: July 8, 2019 at 5:30 pm on GFCs and LFCs

The Sammamish Plateau Water Board of Commissioners will be conducting a public hearing to consider revisions to water and sewer General Facility Charges (GFCs) and Local Facility Charges (LFCs).

Monday, July 8, 2019 at 5:30 pmSammamish Plateau Water Distri...

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Posted on: June 21, 2019

Reports of discolored water

We have received a few calls regarding water discoloration in
neighborhoods around NE 8th street. This discoloration is temporary,and does not pose a public health risk. If you experience water that is discolored (brownish in color) coming from your fa...

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Posted on: March 8, 2019

Next week is National Groundwater Awareness Week

Next week is National Groundwater Awareness Week! In 2018, groundwater accounted for 78% of the District’s water supply. Visit our website to learn how you can protect the quality of our groundwater for present and future generations. Also, like...

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Posted on: February 25, 2019

2018 Water Comprehensive Plan - Public Meeting 3/11 at 6pm

The District’s Board of Commissioners has scheduled a Public Meeting for Monday, March 11, 2019 at 6:00 pm at the District offices located at 1510 228th Ave SE. The purpose of the Public Meeting is to present highlights of the 2018 Water Compreh...

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Posted on: February 14, 2019

Notice of Special Board Meeting for 2/18/19

The District’s Board of Commissioners has scheduled a Special Board Meeting for Monday, February 18, 2019 at 3:30 pm at the District offices located at 1510 228th Ave SE. The purpose of the Special Meeting is to consider and act upon the agenda ...

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Posted on: February 11, 2019

Board meeting for February 11 has been cancelled

Due to the snowy, icy conditions, the Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for tonight, February 11th has been cancelled. Stay safe out there!

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Posted on: February 4, 2019

Board meeting has been cancelled

Due to the snowy, icy conditions, the Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. Stay safe out there!

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Posted on: December 6, 2018

2019 Budget & Water and Wastewater Rates

On December 3, 2018 the Board of Commissioners adopted the 2019 Budget by Resolution #4833.  At the same meeting, the Board adopted water and wastewater rate adjustments for 2019 by Resolution #4834. You can review the 2019 Budget, 2019 Water and...

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Posted on: November 20, 2018

Cease the grease!

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Thanksgiving is in a couple of days, so it’s a great time to remind you to help keep fat out of our sewers. When grease, fats, and oils are put down the sink, they stick to the insides of sewer pipes both on your property, and under the streets....

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Posted on: November 16, 2018

Public Hearing on 2019 Draft Budget and Proposed Rate Adjustments

Please join our Board of Commissioners to discuss the 2019 Draft Budget and proposed rate adjustments. The hearing is Monday, December 3, 2018 at 6:00 pm at the District office located at 1510 228th Avenue SE in Sammamish.

The 2019 Draft Budget can be foun...

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Posted on: November 6, 2018

Water Main Break in Inglewood Area

Update 6:40 pmWater service has now been restored to the last remaining properties in the affected area. No further outages are expected. If you have any questions, please call our office at 425-392-6256.

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Update 3:07pmWater service has been restore...

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Posted on: August 22, 2018

It's National Water Quality Month!

Did you know that August is National Water Quality Month? Providing clean, fresh drinking water has been our top commitment to the community for the past 70 years. With issues of water quality an increasingly common story in the media, we believe it&r...

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Posted on: July 13, 2018

Ryika Hooshangi appointed to the District's Board of Commissioners

On July 3, Ryika Hooshangi took the oath of office for Position #2 of the Sammamish Plateau Water’s Board of Commissioners. Ryika was appointed by the Board in late June to fill a vacancy until the next general election in November 2019. She has...

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Posted on: May 4, 2018

2018 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is now available

The 2018 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is now available online in the Document Archive Center and will be arriving by mail to District customers within the next several days. Some of the information in this annual report is required by the U.S. Env...

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Posted on: April 27, 2018

Become a Sammamish Plateau Water Commissioner!

Sammamish Plateau Water is seeking qualified applicants for an appointment to fill the vacant Position #2 on the District’s Board of Commissioners. This is a dynamic position that involves solid working relationships and interaction with regulat...

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Posted on: March 12, 2018

It’s National Groundwater Awareness Week!

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It’s National Groundwater Awareness Week! This lighthearted animation from Quest Science tells the story of groundwater: where it is, where it comes from, and where it goes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNWAerr_xEE

Sammamish Plateau Water is c...

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Posted on: February 14, 2018

Don't feed the fatberg!

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We regularly remind our customers not to pour fats, oils and grease down the drain, and not to throw sanitary wipes down the toilet.  The label may say "flushable" or "biodegradable" but this is generally not the case. &nb...

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Posted on: February 7, 2018

Free Cascade Gardener Class - February 22

We are hosting a FREE Cascade Gardener class, "The Top 10 Eco Gardening Hacks" on Thursday, February 22nd from 7-8:30pm at District offices located at 1510 228th Avenue SE in Sammamish. Join Jessi Bloom, best-selling author, owner, and lead desi...

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Posted on: January 31, 2018

Bath time safety

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January is National Bath Safety Month, and we’re just in the nick of time to bring you some helpful tips on keeping children safe in and around the bathtub:

Stay with them

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children 4 and under alw...

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Posted on: January 5, 2018

Board begins the new year with oaths of office and election

This week, at the first Board of Commissioners’ meeting of 2018, Lloyd Warren and Tom Harman each took the oath of office for board positions 4 and 1 respectively. Lloyd and Tom were re-elected to their positions of the 5-member board in Novembe...

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Posted on: December 5, 2017

2018 Final budget and rate adjustments

On December 11, 2017 the Board of Commissioners adopted the 2018 Budget by Resolution #4752.  At the same meeting, the Board adopted water and wastewater rate adjustments for 2018 by Resolution #4753. You can review the final budget and public no...

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Posted on: December 8, 2016

Be wise - winterize!

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Keep your pipes from freezing this winter!  Here is a checklist of what to do:

Disconnect and drain all hoses and put them under cover in a shed or garage.  Cover all hose bibs with outdoor foam faucet covers or use towels or rags for ins...

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