The City of Bellingham owns and manages its water system for municipal water supply purposes, which encompasses a broad range of water uses, including residential, commercial, industrial, and government uses. The City manages its water system through its Public Works Department. Daily maintenance and operations are executed by the Operations Division, which is comprised primarily of operators, field crew, and laboratory staff. Water system planning, design, and other non-routine management of the water system are addressed by engineering staff within the Engineering Division.
Draft 2025 Water System Plan
The documents below are drafts that are going through public comment and regulatory approval processes and, as such, are subject to changes.
- Draft 2025 Water System Plan
- Draft 2025 Water System Plan – appendices
- Technical Memorandum 3 – 2025 UGA Extension Analysis
Water System Plan Reports
- August 2024 Screenhouse Condition Assessment (PDF)
- June 2024 Tunnel Condition Assessment (PDF)
- May 2024 Gatehouse Condition Assessment (PDF)
- April 2024 Wood Stave Intake Condition Assessment (PDF)
- Condition Assessment and Improvement Report Task 2.3.3 (PDF)
