Water Rates

Chester Morse Lake is part of the 90,000-acre Cedar River Watershed, a protected source of water in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains.

• Residential Rates
• Commercial Rates
• Fire Service Rates
• Wholesale Rates

Water rates pay for:

• Protecting the safety and security of the water supply system
• Operating two state-of-the-art water treatment facilities: Cedar River and Tolt River
• Daily testing to maintain drinking water quality
• Covering open water storage reservoirs in Seattle
• Maintaining and repairing 1,800 miles of pipeline, 20,000 valves, 18,000 fire hydrants, 180,000 water service connections, and dozens of other water facilities
• Providing services to help customers manage their bills and resolve problems