Skagit PUD

Roll up your sleeves during National Blood Donor Month. Book your appointment today and donate blood this January to help your community. bloodworksnw.org/wp-content/upl… The mobile bus will be at Skagit PUD, 1415 Freeway Drive, Mount Vernon, on Monday, January 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Skagit PUD’s Judy Reservoir Water Treatment Plant received a Washington State Office of Drinking Water Treatment Optimization Program (TOP) award for 23 years of meeting and exceeding strict water quality standards. doh.wa.gov/community-and-…

Skagit PUD hosted State Rep. Clyde Shavers (10th Legislative District) for a tour of Gilligan Creek, Judy Reservoir, and the Water Treatment Plant. The Gilligan Creek intake is always a beautiful place to visit in the Cultus Mountain Watershed.

Skagit PUD’s latest micro-hydro project, which will provide clean energy for Mount Vernon High School, is featured on KNKX radio station. Check it out! knkx.org/environment/20…

Going to the Skagit County Fair? Quench your thirst with cold, refreshing water at Skagit PUD’s ThirstBuster hydration station. We’re located across from Barn F (Sheep) and Vuelta La Luna Circus. Come see us!

Due to seasonal low water flow conditions in the Skagit River, the city of Anacortes and Skagit Public Utility District water customers are asked to voluntarily reduce their water use by 10%. skagitpud.org/Home/Component…

Enter to win an artistic rain barrel at the Mount Vernon Garden & Art Fair this Saturday/Sunday at Edgewater Park. Demonstrations, Children’s Activities, Raffles, Vendors and Food! mvgardenandartfair.org

Water Treatment Plant Operators Mark Edwards & Riley Smith, with Meter Tech Matt Walker, took 3rd place in TopOps competition. The team competed against nation’s other top water treatment plant operators in “College Bowl” of the water industry. shorturl.at/No4Kt

A tasteful water war! Skagit PUD’s Judy Reservoir and Marblemount water systems captured 1st and 3rd place in the Best Tasting Water contest by the American Water Works Association Northwest Subsection. skagitpud.prod.govaccess.org/Home/Component…

Gov. Jay Inslee toured PUD micro-hydro project, which produces clean, renewable energy using turbine installed in pipeline. PUD is partnering with Mount Vernon School District to install second unit at high school to offset energy costs and power electric car charging stations.

Cold weather is here. Wondering how to prevent frozen pipes this winter? Learn which pipes are most at risk, and get 7 tips on preventing frozen pipes at skagitpud.org/home

With so much to do this summer, make sure you take an hour to save a life, too! Make a blood donation appointment today. Blood Drive, Thursday, June 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Skagit PUD, 1415 Freeway Drive, Mount Vernon. schedule.bloodworksnw.org/DonorPortal/Gr…

Rep. Rick Larsen toured pipeline project site in Alger on 4/21. As part of national spending package, Skagit PUD receives $2 million in federal funding for pipeline relocation costs associated with WSDOT culvert replacement project along I-5. #skagit

We had a great time Thursday at Mount Vernon High School’s Science & Technology Night. Many families stopped by our booth to learn about water and spin the prize wheel. Gave away lots of water bottles and 5-minute shower timers!

Skagit PUD is offering free community tours of Judy Reservoir and Water Treatment Plant, Thursday, May 11. We’re offering three different tour times starting at 10 a.m., with each tour lasting approximately an hour. Reservations required. eventbrite.com/e/drinking-wat…

Mini-hydroturbines in Water Pipes Gain Traction For Clean Energy enr.com/articles/56240…

Bragging rights! Skagit PUD’s Marblemount & Judy Reservoir water systems captured 1st & 2nd place in the Best Tasting Water contest held by the American Water Works Association Northwest Subsection. PUD competed against Bellingham, Everett, & Anacortes water systems.

It’s Fix A Leak Week! Indoors, look for dripping faucets, showerheads, and listen for running toilets. To save more water, twist a WaterSense-labeled aerator onto your bathroom faucet. Skagit PUD sells high-efficiency water-saving kits for just $11. skagitpud.org

Did you know Skagit PUD harvests excess pressure in its water pipelines to generate clean, renewable electricity? Our micro-hydroelectric project was featured on CBS’ Innovation Nation. youtu.be/AGMYVExty0g

Do You Have a Silent Leak? Flip Your Flapper - mailchi.mp/skagitpud.org/… - This simple rubber device holds water in the tank then releases water into the bowl when the toilet is flushed. But the rubber can wear out, so the flapper should be replaced at least every five years.