CCWP provides water to those living within our service area. We do not provide any electricity; all of Camano Island is serviced by Snohomish County PUD for electricity.

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Brown Colored Water can be caused when sediment is stirred up in the water lines. To clear the sediment from the lines try the following: 1. Go to your outdoor hose bib and run the water for a few minutes till it runs clear 2. Back inside, go to the faucet that you believe is the furthest from where the water comes into your house via your plumbing. Run that faucet till the water comes clear. 3. Make your way through your house turning on each faucet until each separate one runs clear. A special note, if you have used a lot of hot water, your hot water tank may need to be flushed as well. This can be done by running the hot water from any faucet. You should notice your water turning clear rather quickly. If the issue persists, please call our office to let us know and we can have a professional come out to assist.

Harmless bacteria normally present in tap water can multiply in a water heater and give off a “rotten egg” smell or give the water a discolored/rusty appearance. In most cases, to eliminate smelly, discolored, or rusty water, you must destroy the bacteria that are causing the issue. In some cases, replacing the standard anode rod with a special zinc anode rod may help reduce smelly water odor. If your water heater was recently replaced, you may experience smelly water even if you didn't with your old water heater. The metal on your old water heater's anode rod was most likely depleted and no longer able to react with the harmless bacteria to create a "rotten egg" smell. Since your replacement water heater comes with a new anode rod, the reaction starts and can produce smelly water. In cases where smelly, discolored, or rusty water is pronounced, you can raise the tank temperature to 140°F in order to reduce bacteria growth in the tank. In some cases, rust-colored water may actually be caused by sand and/or clay sediment. The sand and clay may get into the water heater during the repair of a water main. In addition, water coming into the home brings in particles of rust and other foreign materials and deposits them at the bottom of the water heater tank, which in turn may cause rust-colored water. It is recommended that the water heater be drained and flushed every six months to get rid of built-up particles and sediment.

Why is my pressure low? Occasionally you may see a decrease or increase in the water pressure. These are many possible causes of this problem, including air in the water lines, faulty plumbing fixtures, or a defective pressure regulating valve (many houses do not have a pressure reducing valve). Sometimes it indicates a large leak somewhere in your plumbing. Pressure is lower than normal throughout my home... If pressure is low throughout the house, air might be caught in the lines. This can happen if there has been construction at your house or in the area. Signs of air pockets include water "spitting" out of the faucet, cloudy or milky looking water, and possibly water that appears rusty. If you experience any of these things turn at least two faucets on full blast for 5-10 minutes; it's helpful if the faucets are located at different ends of the house. This should pull the air pocket through the water lines. Another common pressure problem can be attributed to a bad pressure regulator. If the pressure seems unusually low throughout the house or if your pipes tend to rattle when certain fixtures are used, you may need to repair or replace your regulator valve. Pressure is lower at one fixture or area of the house... Low pressure in one area can be because of a faulty plumbing fixture. For instance, if the kitchen sink works fine but the clothes washer takes a long time to fill, the problem is probably in the line to the washer or the washer itself. The same can be said of individual problems with showers, toilets, sinks, etc. If this sounds like the problem you are having, you'll want to contact a plumber or make the repair yourself. One common problem is low flows in sinks due to clogged faucet aerators. We get a lot of phone calls from residents reporting small white or gray particles plugging their faucet aerators and strainers; it is the results of the dip tube in many home water heaters installed between 1993 and 1997. Faucet aerators can be cleaned to keep the water flowing. For a permanent fix, you’ll want to contact a plumber. adapted from https://www.tigard-or.gov/your-government/departments/public-works/water

No, we do not add fluoride to our water.