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This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Cascade Water Alliance. Throughout the 1990s the region looked at various ways to manage our future water supply, and it was in 1999 that eight East and South King County jurisdictions formed Cascade. Their mission for the organization 10 years ago is the same mission we have today: to meet current and future needs of our members in a cost-effective and environmentally responsible manner. As we enter our 10th year of operation we can celebrate significant progress toward that goal.
Regional Cooperation
Seattle, Tacoma and Cascade are working together on short and long term water supply issues.
New Water Supply for the Region
The region will eventually need new water. Lake Tapps was not on our mind when we formed Cascade in 1999, but when the Lake Tapps community ranked 'a water utility' among the top choices for a new lake owner (after Puget Sound Energy), we thought there might be a mutual benefit.
Long Term Planning
This month Cascade kicks off an inclusive, extensive planning process that will result in the six-year update to our Transmission and Supply Plan (TSP).
Conservation
Cascade members know we can't only rely on conservation to meet future needs, but conservation efforts today mean less need for water tomorrow.
 New CEO
We could not be more pleased about introducing Chuck Clarke as Cascade's new CEO. Chuck is well known and respected for his experience and leadership in water related issues and his experience heading the state's Department of Ecology, heading EPA locally and most recently serving as head of Seattle Public Utilities. He is the right choice to lead Cascade into the future.
Sincerely,
Lloyd Warren
Chair, Cascade Board of Directors
Commissioner, Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer District
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On their recent visit to Washington D. C. for the National Conference of Mayors, Cascade Board members Grant Degginger and John Marchione visited with members of the Washington delegation and their staff to discuss the potential for federal support. Read Full Story >
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 Cascade now offers a $100 rebate for the purchase of high-efficiency toilets with the WaterSense label. Toilets bearing the WaterSense label use a maximum of 1.28 gallons per flush (20% less than the current plumbing code).
Common questions regarding WaterSense labeled toilets:
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Do they work? All toilets with the WaterSense label have been tested by independent laboratories and have demonstrated reliable flushing performance. WaterSense toilets must reliably flush a minimum of 350 grams of solid waste. Some models flush up to 1,000 grams. |
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Are they expensive? Like regular toilets, there is a wide range of prices for WaterSense labeled toilets. |
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Who makes them? All major toilet manufacturers offer models with the WaterSense label. |
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How much water will they save? Depending on the flush volume of the current toilets and the size of the household, switching to WaterSense toilets could save a household from 10,000 - 15,000 gallons of water per year. |
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What's the payback period? With the $100 rebate, a typical home will recover the cost of the toilet(s) in 1 - 4 years in savings on their utility bills (depending on the price and number of toilets purchased). |
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Who is eligible? All residences whose water is provided by a Cascade member. |
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What is the process? Purchase a WaterSense labeled toilet, then visit our website and download an application. Complete and mail the application, and a rebate check will arrive in about 4 weeks. |
Switching out old, water-guzzling toilets with new WaterSense toilets is a great way to protect the environment and save some money.
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Fix a Leak Week
March 16-20, 2009
Every Drop Counts
Did you know that an American home can waste, on average, more than 11,000 gallons of water every year due to running toilets, dripping faucets, and other household leaks?
Nationwide, more than 1 trillion gallons of water leak from U.S. homes each year. That's why WaterSense is promoting Fix a Leak Week from March 16 to 20, 2009, to remind Americans to check their plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems for leaks. Here's how you can participate:
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Washington Waters
Need Our Help
Puget Sound. The Columbia River. The Pacific Ocean. These waters and many more rivers, lakes and streams are part of Washington's identity, character and daily life. According to the Washington Department of Ecology, more than 60 percent of pollution in Washington's waters comes from things like cars leaking oil, fertilizers and pesticides from farms and gardens, failing septic tanks, pet waste and fuel spills from recreational boaters.
All these small, dispersed sources add up to a big pollution problem. But each of us can do small things to help clean up our waters.
Click here to see how you can be a part of the pollution solution > |
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Cascade Water Alliance
11400 SE 8th Street
Suite 440
Bellevue, WA 98004
425.453.0930 Phone
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