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This newsletter provides useful tips and highlights news about our district. We enjoy serving you with award winning water and hope that you too appreciate this vital resource. The full newsletter is HERE
World Water Day 2022 – March 22, 2022 (by Advisory Committee Member Eric Strom) What is World Water Day 2022? An event sponsored by the United Nations and over 24 international organizations concerned with fresh water supplies and protection worldwide. It occurs on March 22 each year, and this year’s theme is Groundwater, making the [...]
Lake Forest Park Water District is thankful for the quick response of the City of Lake Forest Park Police Department, Northshore Fire Department and City of Lake Forest Park Public Works. Early on the morning (5am) of March 31st 2022, a vehicle struck our fire hydrant at NE 178th St. and Ballinger Way, completely shearing [...]
Normally our water has no detectable odor, however some customers may notice that after returning from a trip, or after replacing their water heater, the hot water has a sulfur smell, a bit like rotten eggs. Newer water heaters have set the thermostat lower than was typical in the past, and more frequently use magnesium [...]
2021 Lake Forest Park Water District Water Protector Award Customers of Lake Forest Park Water District enjoy untreated well water because we pump from an aquifer that has consistently produced an adequate supply of quality water. We value this resource and in an effort to encourage the protection of it, each year the district recognizes [...]
WINTER PREPARATION PREPARE FOR WINTER NOW - NO FROZEN PIPES! Now is the time to cover and insulate outdoor spigots, put your hoses away when no longer needed. During freezing weather, any frozen pipes should be thawed slowly and carefully while monitoring for any leaks that may have developed. Outdoor hose bibs are susceptible to [...]
WaterSense Project Signup For those interested in reducing their water usage, there is some free help! The LFP Rotary Club and the Shorecrest Interact Club (a high school club sponsored by Rotary) have teamed up to provide and install WaterSense showerheads and reduced flow faucet aerators in the District. WaterSense is an EPA program that [...]
WATER CONSERVATION The District encourages planting of native species. These plants require less water and reduce garden chemicals as they are acclimated to grow in the local environment. Now is a great time to plant native species. Plants have a much easier time acclimating this time of year and let nature do the watering! See [...]
Customers of Lake Forest Park Water District enjoy untreated well water because we pump from an aquifer that has consistently produced an adequate supply of quality water. We value this resource and in an effort to encourage the protection of it, each year the district recognizes someone that has made a prominent effort to protect [...]
LEAK ALERTS For those that vacation during the winter months especially, leaks that develop inside or outside the house can remain unnoticed until a large water bill, or a flooded basement. There are a number of useful products on the market to alert you in case a leak develops, while also helping you keep an [...]
