Originally published on www.thenorthernlight.com By Oliver Lazenby Blaine and Birch Bay residents used record amounts of water last month, and the trend may continue if the sun keeps shining. Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD) customer usage peaked around 1.35 million gallons on one day late in the month, a district record for May…
The District, along with other Cities and Districts in Whatcom County, is implementing a voluntary watering schedule from June 1st through September 15th. During that time, residents with odd numbered street addresses are being asked to limit watering to Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The watering days for even numbered street addresses are Tuesdays, Thursdays and…
Recognizing the growing importance of effective management of precious water resources, cities and water districts in Whatcom County have formed a regional water conservation group, the Whatcom Water Alliance. The goals of the Alliance are to promote water conservation by coordinating public information efforts and related activities. Alliance Members agree to support and promote the…
Rain barrels are a form of rainwater harvesting, which is the capture, diversion and storage of rainwater for landscape irrigation. Rain barrels are a great way to conserve water, save money on your water bill and reduce stormwater run-off. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that rain barrels can save up to 1,300…
Residential Water Use by Toilets Toilets typically are the largest source of water use in the home, accounting for 30 percent of indoor residential water consumption. Toilets are also major sources of wasted water due to leaks and/or inefficiency. Fortunately, the water efficiency of toilets has been increasing and recent advancements have allowed toilets to use…
Each year the District and city of Blaine host a Water Awareness Poster Contest for the fourth grade classrooms at Blaine Elementary. Students are asked to create a poster that relates to the theme of the poster contest and gives one important message about water conservation. Past Themes: 2008 – Be a Water Hero 2009…
Each year the District’s Conservation Program Coordinator visits the fourth grade classrooms of Blaine Elementary to educate the students about their drinking water supply and water conservation. Students learn about groundwater, pollution and water conservation by building their own edible earth parfait out of candy and ice cream. Topics Covered in Classroom: How much water…
The Alliance for Water Efficiency partnered with The Home Depot Foundation to create an interactive website to give consumers the best and most relevant information about conserving water at home, and offers water saving tips and information about every major water-using fixture and appliance found in homes today. The central feature of the Home Water…