WATER RESOURCES


Lacey's Water Resource Department leads ongoing community efforts to ensure:
  Our water is being used efficiently.
  Our creeks, streams, lakes and wetlands are protected from pollution.
  Our streets and properties are protected from flooding.
  Our drinking water is of the highest quality possible.
  Our water supply will meet the needs of our children and grandchildren.

Water Resources manages programs for water conservation, cross-connection control, customer response, well-head protection, stormwater pollution prevention, distribution system monitoring and volunteer programs.  The department also participates with other local, state and federal agencies for regulatory issues, including wetland protection, water quality standards, permits, and environmental program evaluation.  Additionally, the department is the lead for providing engineering design/troubleshooting for the water, wastewater and stormwater utilities’ comprehensive planning, capital projects and operational strategies and problems.

Drinking Water Programs and Services
Everything you need to know about Lacey's municipal water conservation programs, odd/even outdoor watering schedules, local water quality efforts, municipal water rates, and how the water utility is working to ensure an adequate supply of drinking water into the future.  more»



Storm and Surface Water Programs
Lacey’s Stormwater Utility plans, constructs, improves, operates and maintains an extensive system of public stormwater facilities.  The utility also provides regional water quality monitoring, restoration and maintenance of aquatic habitats, response to hazardous spills, and support of programs and activities for public involvement and education such as Stream Team.  more»


Wastewater Programs and Services
The City of Lacey Wastewater Utility currently serves about 44,000  people.  The utility ensures that wastewater from Lacey is properly collected from sinks, drains, and toilets and delivered safely to the LOTT Clean Water Alliance Wastewater Treatment Plant.  more»



Reclaimed Water Programs and Services
Even in the evergreen state, water resource conservation is important.  Soon, nearly 70 percent of the wastewater from Lacey's sewer system will be purified to Class A standards through a partnership with the LOTT Alliance for use by the city's new Reclaimed Water Utility for irrigation, groundwater and stream recharge, wetland enhancement and other purposes.  more»