District Mission & Goals
Mission
To provide the best possible water and sewer services to District customers at an affordable cost, and in a way that contributes to protecting Lake Whatcom’s water quality.
Goals
- To provide safe and reliable drinking water and sewerage collection to District customers.
- To establish connection charges and utility rates necessary to maintain the District’s financial viability.
- To protect the natural resources within the Lake Whatcom watershed through cooperative efforts with other community and governmental organizations.
- To be recognized as an outstanding public utility that is responsive to the diverse expectations of its customers.
- To maintain the District’s facilities through effective planning, prevention, and corrective maintenance practices.
- To provide sewer and water service to those portions of the District as may reasonably be served.
- To have an organization environment that is responsive to customer needs, promotes teamwork, and allows all people to achieve their full potential.RCWs Associated With Water and Sewer Districts
Revised Code of Washington Title 57 Chapters 57.02 through 57.90 contains the laws that govern water and sewer districts within Washington State. To view the laws, click here and scroll down the list of chapters to “Title 57 Water-Sewer Districts”