Bellingham's water system

A water system ensures that people and businesses in a city have access to clean water. A water system includes a water source, treatment facilities, and pipes that bring water to homes and businesses. You’re using your city’s water system whenever you turn on your faucet to fill a water glass, take a bath, or water your lawn.

The City of Bellingham owns and manages its water system, which includes residential, commercial, industrial and government water uses. The system collects water from Lake Whatcom, treats the water at the Water Treatment Plant, and brings the water through pipes to homes, businesses, and facilities across Bellingham.