On June 23, 2026, the King County Council adopted a 12.75% wastewater rate increase, effective January 1, 2027.

Your sewer bill covers costs for work by both CRWSD and the King County Wastewater Treatment Division.

The King County portion of your sewer bill covers costs to maintain and operate treatment plants that collect and clean wastewater, and funds projects to upgrade aging infrastructure, meet environmental regulations, and increase capacity. The King County Council sets the rate each year, and agencies like CRWSD ...

Cedar River’s Board of Commissioners next meeting will be Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

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.  Based on current conditions and forecasts, Seattle anticipates the regional water system will have sufficient water supply for people and fish this summer. As always, we continue to ask customers to use water wisely.

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

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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

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!

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.

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

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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

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