Seattle, Tacoma and Everett urge water conservation

Alex Cnossen

Alex Cnossen Jun 28, 2025

Jan 12, 2018

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                <h1>Seattle, Tacoma and Everett urge water conservation</h1>
                <h2><p>Seattle, Tacoma and Everett implemented stage one of their water storage response plans today, requesting that residents conserve water and pay attention close attention to their water consumption habits. The cities both say that their water outlook is "fair," claiming that they'll have just enough water</p></h2>
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               <p>By <a href="/author/alex-cnossen-crosscut-com/">Alex Cnossen</a></p> 
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            <p>Seattle, Tacoma and Everett implemented stage one of their water storage response plans today, requesting that residents conserve water and pay attention close attention to their water consumption habits. The cities both say that their water outlook is "fair," claiming that they'll have just enough water to make it into the rainy season.</p><p>Cascade Water Alliance announced a water advisory earlier this week. Their members — Bellevue, Kirkland, Issaquah, Redmond, Tukwila and the Sammamish Plateau and Skyway water and sewer districts — all get their drinking water from Seattle's water supply. You can find a few water-saving tips on their <a href="http://cascadewater.org/conservation.php?ref=dev.cascadepbs.org">website</a>.</p>
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Seattle, Tacoma and Everett implemented stage one of their water storage response plans today, requesting that residents conserve water and pay attention close attention to their water consumption habits. The cities both say that their water outlook is "fair," claiming that they'll have just enough water to make it into the rainy season.

Cascade Water Alliance announced a water advisory earlier this week. Their members — Bellevue, Kirkland, Issaquah, Redmond, Tukwila and the Sammamish Plateau and Skyway water and sewer districts — all get their drinking water from Seattle's water supply. You can find a few water-saving tips on their website.

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By Alex Cnossen

Alex Cnossen is a Northwest native and has worked for several local publications, including KOMO, KIRO and KING-TV. He grew up in Portland and loves to run and write. Follow him on Twitter @CnossenAle