Useful Links and Contacts

Local Water Utilities

Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer District Search
- Type in your address and find out if you are in our service area.
Whatcom County Water Systems Map
- A map of water systems in Whatcom County with the ability to search your address and find your water provider.
City of Bellingham
- General Utilities Information
- Water Utility
  - Utility Billings & Payments: 360-778-8011
  - Email
- Wastewater/Sewer
Whatcom County Water District #2
- 360-733-5770
- Water District #2 serves the area along Marine Drive north of Bellingham, including Marietta and Marietta-Alderwood.
Whatcom County Water District #7
- 360-354-7907
- Water District #7 serves the area east of Britton Road, with a northern boundary near Toad Lake and a southern boundary near Academy Rd.
Glenhaven Lakes Club
- 360-595-2061
- Glenhaven Lakes Club serves homes in the Glenhaven neighborhood south of Lake Whatcom.

Local Governments, Programs, and Neighborhood Associations

City of Bellingham
- Public Works
  - 360-778-7800
  - Email
- Natural Resources Division
  - Lake Whatcom Management & Programs
  - Assistant Director – Renee LaCroix
  - Email
  - 360-778-7800
Whatcom County
Whatcom County Assessor
Sudden Valley Community Association
Geneva Neighborhood Association

Lake Whatcom Management & Programs

City of Bellingham Public Works Natural Resources Division
- Assistant Director – Renee LaCroix
- Email
- 360-778-7800
Lake Whatcom Watershed Residents’ Guide
Lake Whatcom Management Program
Lake Whatcom Watershed Map
Whatcom Water Alliance
Watershed Regulations
- Whatcom County
- City of Bellingham

Other References

For other issues related to water, wastewater, stormwater, and Lake Whatcom.

Organized alphabetically by subject.

Algae Blooms
Boating
- Aquatic Invasive Species Program/Watercraft Inspections
  - Managed by: City of Bellingham
  - Whatcom Boat Inspection Program Hotline: 360-778-7975
  - Information on Invasive Species in Lake Whatcom
- Boating Rules and Enforcement
  - Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office: 360-778-6600
  - A deputy Sheriff patrols the lake on weekends during the boating season.
Building – Docks and Floats
- - To construct a dock or float or make major repairs to an existing one, necessary environmental review permits are required.
  - Whatcom County Planning & Development Services: 360-778-5900
  - City of Bellingham Planning Department: 360-778-8300
  - Bellingham Municipal Code
Fishing
- Managed by: Dept of Fish & Wildlife
- Fishing Regulations
- Fishing Licenses
Hazardous Waste/Disposal of Toxics
- Managed by: Whatcom County
- Disposal of Toxics Facility
  - 360-380-4640
  - Located at 3505 Airport Drive, Bellingham
  - Monday – Friday, 9 am – 4 pm
  - First Saturday of each month, 9 am – 4 pm
Homeowner Incentive Program
- The HIP connects landowners living in the Lake Whatcom watershed with the technical and financial assistance they need to take action to improve water quality in the lake.
Lake Level
- Managed by: City of Bellingham
Lake Whatcom Park/Trail Development
- Managed by: Whatcom County
- Regional Park Supervisor Tom Chisholm: 360-778-5850
Landscaping/Gardening
- Fertilizer
  - To help reduce the amount of phosphorus entering the lake, Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham passed regulations prohibiting the use of phosphorus containing fertilizers on lawns in the Lake Whatcom watershed. Check fertilizer labels. They list three numbers that represent (from left to right) the nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium level. Choose products with a zero listed as the central number.
  - Guidelines for Gardening Materials and Practices in the Lake Whatcom Watershed
Medicine Disposal
- Washington State Medicine Disposal Program
- Dropbox locations in Bellingham include Hoagland, Kaiser, Bellingham Police Dept, Unity Care, and WWU Police
Pesticides
Phosphorus/Nutrients
TMDL & Dissolved Oxygen
- Managed by: Department of Ecology
- Lake Whatcom TMDL Lead: James Kardouni
- Email
- 360-319-2494
Tree Removal
Septic Systems
- Managed by: Whatcom County Health Department
- 360-778-6000
Stormwater Issues/Pollution
- Lake Whatcom Stormwater Utility
  - Managed by: Whatcom County Public Works Stormwater Division
  - Service area: entire unincorporated (outside city limits) Lake Whatcom Watershed
  - 360-778-6230
  - FAQS
- Reporting problems
  - Inside Bellingham City Limits
    - Stormwater Hotline at 360-778-7979
  - Outside of Bellingham City Limits
    - Whatcom County Public Works at 360-778-6230
Water Quality & Conservation