The Department of Health ensures safe, reliable drinking water by regulating public water systems in Washington. Drought conditions have a major impact on Washington water providers. We are concerned about statewide drought conditions and are working with water utilities on drought planning and response activities.
Drought conditions create a major natural resource challenge.
We all have to work together to balance the water needs of people, fish, agriculture and energy production. We urge water purveyors to act now to begin working with their customers and others on water conservation and other measures to address the drought. For more information, purveyors should contact their Regional Office.