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 Cascade Water Alliance celebrated its 10th anniversary with a luncheon May 18, noting its accomplishments over the past decade, and unveiling plans for upcoming public outreach on its water transmission and supply planning for the next several decades.
Cascade is an eight member nonprofit corporation formed in 1999 to provide clean, safe and reliable water to their almost 400,000 residents and more than 22,000 businesses. Members include the cities of Bellevue, Redmond, Issaquah, Kirkland and Tukwila, the Covington Water District and the Sammamish Plateau and Skyway Water and Sewer Districts. Membership is open to all municipal water systems in the Puget Sound region.
Lloyd Warren, Cascade chair and commissioner with the Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer District, said Cascade has successfully met its initial mission of ensuring the availability of clean, safe water for East and South King County communities, and that planning for the next several decades is underway.
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 Cascade Water Alliance obtained a vital authority in the recent state legislative session — the power of eminent domain. In Washington State, public and private utilities have the right of eminent domain. However, Cascade was formed under an interlocal agreement to coordinate water supply, and did not have this authority. It was the sole exception in the state, and needed this authority to build a water system.
Cascade's House Bill 1332 was drafted narrowly to only provide this authority to Cascade. With the help of Cascade's legislative contingent, led by Senators Rodney Tom and Fred Jarrett in the Senate and Representative Roger Goodman in the House, the measure was adopted overwhelmingly, allowing Cascade to plan the most effective and efficient means of transmitting water to its almost 400,000 residents and more than 22,000 businesses. The bill was signed into law by Governor Chris Gregoire.
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 It's a pleasure and an honor to serve as the new CEO of Cascade. I'm not exactly a newcomer to the water business, but with Cascade I am seeing a new side that of the business that is exciting -- building a system for future generations.
I was fortunate to have been a steward for the Seattle water system — a supply put in place well over one hundred years ago that has served our region well. It is time now for us to step up and create a new vision — one based on the most current demand projections, regional partnerships and collaboration, and a commitment to work together to ensure that no matter what any of us face in the future, we will all have water.
Cascade's Board of Directors and our water partners, Seattle and Tacoma, are working together to develop a new water supply system in a way I've never seen before in this region. While regional water demands have slowed, our population continues to grow. Conservation has helped reduce demand, as have stringent plumbing codes and energy efficient appliances. Public forums have made our residents more aware of the need to conserve and protect this vital resource.
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Lake Tapps Community Council and Cascade Water Alliance Sign Agreement to Ensure Future of Lake Tapps
After 10 years of discussions and hard work, the Lake Tapps Community Council and Cascade Water Alliance signed documents that will ensure Lake Tapps is preserved for the community's use and enjoyment. The documents will ensure lake levels and address actions to be taken during potential droughts as well.
"As the future owners of this beautiful natural resource, we want to assure the community we are here to be a good neighbor now and in the future," said Lloyd Warren, chair of Cascade. "We are proud of this agreement and proud to call the Lake Tapps Community Council a partner."
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Regency at Peters Creek Retirement and Assisted Living Community Recognized for Major Water Savings
Water conservation is an important element of Cascade Water Alliance's long term plan to provide its members with a safe, clean reliable water supply for the next 50 years and beyond. And Redmond's Peters Creek Retirement and Assisted Living Community can claim credit for doing its part.
The retirement and assisted community, located at 14431 Redmond Way in Redmond has 65 residents. The facility has been in that location for 20 years. In 2008, Cascade Water Alliance provided the retirement home with 71 toilets, 67 handheld showerheads, 67 bathroom aerators and 45 kitchen aerators, all high efficiency.
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Cascade Water Alliance
11400 SE 8th Street
Suite 440
Bellevue, WA 98004
425.453.0930 Phone
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