Olympic Water & Sewer, Inc.

10/20/2023

Olympic Water and Sewer will be conducting water main flushing in Port Ludlow (North Bay) starting October 23, 2023 and will continue through the end of November. This is not a continuous start-to-finish operation but rather will take place intermittently as manpower allows. Work will only occur Monday through Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m. The crews will flush the mains using fire hydrants until the water runs clear.

Weekly notifications informing customers where the flushing may be taking place will be sent out via Alert Media. “A-Boards” will be put out on streets prior to flushing to notify residents. Water quality throughout the water system should remain normal unless the flushing is in your immediate area.

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Olympic Water and Sewer will be conducting water main flushing in Port Ludlow (North Bay) starting October 23, 2023 and will continue through the end of November. This is not a continuous start-to-finish operation but rather will take place intermittently as manpower allows. Work will only occur Mon...

04/21/2023

The flushing plan for the week of 4/24/2023 is to work through the Villages and Streets:

Highland Greens, Highland Dr, Muir Ct, Windrose Dr, Martingale Pl, Topside Ct, Mariner Pl, Ludlow Bay Rd, Lagoon Ln, Attitude Ln, Bayside Ct, Fair Wind Ct, S Bay Ln, W Ludlow Point Rd, Camber Ln, Twinsview Ct, Driftwood Ct, Skiff Ln, Timberton Dr, Timber Heights Dr, Heritage Ln, McKenzie Ln, Timber Ridge Dr, Leighbrook, Ln, Timber Meadow Dr, Spinnaker pl, S Keel Way, N Keel Way, S Chandler Ct, and N Chandler Ct.

This schedule may be modified without notice due to unforeseen workload and manpower availability. There will be notification signs in the general area of the daily flushing. There are variables in the time it takes certain areas of the water system to be flushed satisfactory. We cannot give precise times and dates that the mains will be flushed in any area. Please note that this is an estimated schedule.

04/17/2023

The flushing plan for the week of 4/17/2023 is to work through the Villages and Streets listed below. This schedule may be modified without notice due to unforeseen workload and manpower availability. There will be notification signs in the general area of the daily flushing.

𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐧, 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐫, 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐑𝐝, 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐭, 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐦𝐮𝐢𝐫 𝐑𝐝, 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐧, 𝐑𝐚𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐂𝐭, 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐛𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐭, 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬, 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐫, 𝐌𝐮𝐢𝐫 𝐂𝐭, 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐫, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐥, 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐥.

There are variables in the time it takes certain areas of the water system to be flushed satisfactorily. We cannot give precise times and dates that the mains will be flushed in any area. Please note that this is an estimated schedule.

04/07/2023

4/7/2023 Update

OWSI has concluded the majority of the flushing for the area affected by the potassium permanganate dosing event of last weekend. Please call 360-301-3217 to reach Jason White, OWSI Operations Supervisor, if you are still experiencing any color. If necessary, please leave a brief message and include your address.

If you experience this after 3 p.m. please call our answering service at 877-826-8349 and they will contact our on call technician.

We have conducted field tests and have found that the manganese level in the distribution system is now at 0.065 mg/l. Manganese tests indicate levels of potassium permanganate in the water. The secondary drinking water standard for manganese is 0.05. Secondary standards are set for contaminants that are not a health issue but are aesthetic considerations. We have also sent samples to an accredited laboratory, Spectra Lab, to confirm the results.

We have been in contact with the Washington Department of Health and are currently awaiting their guidance on any next steps that we need to take.

Thank you for your understanding and patience during this time.

04/04/2023

OWSI has drained one reservoir that had color issues and has located the source of the color issues. The majority of colored water has been flushed from the system. Please contact OWSI if you are still experiencing any color in your water.

What was first thought to be a faulty valve was not the case. Upon further investigation a chemical feed pump was over dosing. A power cycle on the feed pump caused a setting change that did not signal the pump to stop when the well was not running. OWSI is in the process of updating procedures to prevent this type of event to happen in the future.

OWSI does not recommend drinking any water that has color in it. This is a reminder that an emergency supply of 1 gallon of water per person per day for at least three days is recommended.

OWSI is analyzing this situation and using it as a learning tool to not only prevent future events but also to provide information on response and investigation.

OWSI has drained one reservoir that had color issues and has located the source of the color issues. The majority of colored water has been flushed from the system. Please contact OWSI if you are still experiencing any color in your water. What was first thought to be a faulty valve was not the case...

04/03/2023

In response to concerns on the recent incident, effecting the North Bay Service Zone A, which resulted in the release of a concentration of potassium permanganate into the water distribution system. This may have resulted in pink/purple coloring. We understand that this incident has caused concern among our customers and we want to assure you that we are taking all necessary measures to rectify the situation.

Our team has been working diligently since the incident to remove the excess potassium permanganate from the water supply, which may be why you have not heard from them yet, if you left a message.

We would like to first clarify that potassium permanganate is a commonly used chemical in water treatment and poses no immediate health risks to our customers. However, we understand that the discoloration of water caused by the presence of potassium permanganate can be alarming.

The incident was identified quickly however some of the concentration made it to the reservoir. Starting at 2 pm on 4/3, we are currently flushing the reservoir.
We take our responsibility to provide safe and reliable water services to our customers seriously and will continue to monitor the situation closely. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and want to reassure our customers that we are committed to resolving the issue as quickly as possible.

If you are experiencing colored water please flush your water for 10 minutes or until it clears. If it does not clear, please call Jason White, OWSI Operations Supervisor at 360-301-3217 (cell).

If you experience this after 3 p.m. please call our answering service at 877-826-8349 to report an afterhours issue.

Thank you for your understanding and patience during this time.

03/31/2023

The flushing plan for the week of 4/03/2023 is to work through the Villages and Streets highlighted on the map. This schedule may be modified without notice due to unforeseen workload and manpower availability. There will be notification signs in the general area of the daily flushing.

There are variables in the time it takes certain areas of the water system to be flushed satisfactorily. We cannot give precise times and dates that the mains will be flushed in any area. Please note that this is an estimated schedule.

12/06/2022

Maintenance of Olympic Water and Sewer facilities. This is an entry level position. Must possess punctuality and a desire to learn. Knowledge of the operation of hand and power tools. Ability to learn the maintenance of water system components including water source, storage, treatment, transmission, and distribution. Required skills include general problem solving, customer service, and the ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations.

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