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National Drinking Water Week May 3-9

At Cedar River Water and Sewer District, Drinking Water Week is a time to appreciate the vital role water plays in daily life – from public health to fire protection to economic vitality – and to thank the professionals who make sure high-quality water is delivered straight to your tap.

Drought Declaration

On April 8, 2026, Ecology issued a drought declaration for all watersheds in the state due to low snowpack and multiple years of precipitation deficits. This is the state’s fourth consecutive drought declaration.

For more information visit: https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-availability/statewide-conditions/drought-response

For water conservation tips: https://www.crwsd.com/customers/conservation/

District-Wide Annual Backflow Testing due July 31, 2026

DISTRICT-WIDE Annual Backflow Testing is due no later than July 31, 2026. Testers will need to submit test reports via our new online portal: SAMS Tester Portal

King County Proposed Sewer Rate Increases 12.75%

King County residents might soon see double-digit sewage rate hikes. County officials on Thursday proposed a 12.75% spike in sewer rates for 2027. The county’s Wastewater Treatment Division says this is likely just the beginning of a series of double-digit percent rate escalations as the county looks for ways to pay for $14 billion in infrastructure upgrades over the next decade. (King County Proposed 2027 Sewer Rates | The Seattle Times)

For more details about this proposed rate change, please call:
(206) 296-1450 or visit: King County Sewer Rate & Capacity Charge

Cedar River is Hiring

CRWSD is accepting applications for 2 Temporary, Seasonal Maintenance Workers.

Wet Wipes 101

Wet wipes look the same but 90% are not meant for flushing. Check the packaging for “Do Not Flush” and when in doubt, throw it out!

Wet Wipes 101 / #FlushSmart

Upcoming Board Meeting

Cedar River’s Board of Commissioners next meeting will be Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Meeting Agendas

Emergency Preparedness Fair 2025

Cedar River Water & Sewer District is proud to have partnered with the City of Maple Valley during the annual Emergency Preparedness Fair. District staff provided residents tips and suggestions on how to best prepare for a natural disaster and answered many questions regarding water quality, water storage and water supply.

Rebates for Home Owners for Septic Maintenance

Up to $500 rebates available for home owners doing septic maintenance.

Rebate Info

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Lead Service Line Inventory

The District has completed the initial Lead Service Line Inventory as part of the Lead and Copper Rule Revision. All water service lines within our service area have been classified as Non-Lead based on plumbing code, District records, or physical inspection. To view the data for a specific property, use the link below to access our interactive map.

Water Service Line Inventory Map

Learn How You Can Avoid Sewage Backups

The side sewer is the pipe that carries away sewage from a building. Side sewer is the property owners responsibility.

Maintaining Your Side Sewer

How To Choose A New Water-Efficient Toilet

When it comes to your home’s toilet, you likely don’t think about it too often as long as it’s working the way it should. For many of us, that’s the case. But toilets age and over time, they do need to be replaced. How can you tell if your toilet has reached the end of the road?

Picking a Water Efficient Toilet