Kitsap Aware

Why we should care about WATER? We cannot live without safe, clean, drinking water.

The Kitsap League of Women Voters Resources Committee studied Kitsap’s water and produced a guide called “A Practical Guide to Kitsap Water.”

Join us to explore many areas elucidated in this guide.

Drinking Water: In Kitsap County, most of our drinking water comes from groundwater through wells fed by both shallow and deep aquifers that are replenished by rainfall.

Wastewater: Our wastewater doesn’t just disappear! It must be treated and disposed of properly, or it can spread disease to humans and wildlife. In 2016, Kitsap County estimated that 60% of the population treats wastewater through individual septic systems, yet few residents know much about their own system. People in more urban areas do not understand how their sewers and treatment plants function.

Storm water: Storm water runoff can pollute streams and cause flooding and erosion. Storm water in developed areas must be actively managed to control both its quantity and quality. With the changing climate, winter rainfall in the PNW is expected to be more intense in the future, making storm water management even more important.

The Kitsap League of Women Voters Water Resources Committee will provide a brief presentation about their Practical Guide to Kitsap Water.

Speakers:

Eric Evans – Manager, Drinking Water and OnSite Septic System Program, Kitsap Health District

Chris May – Senior Project Manager, Kitsap County Public Works–Stormwater Division

Jason Nutsford – Asst. General Manager, Kitsap Public Utility District

Stella Vakarcs – Senior Program Manager, Sewer, Utility County Public Works

Betsy Cooper – Chair, League of Women Voters Water Resources Committee