Land Bank Excise Tax. This is paid to the county auditor by escrow at the time the deed is recorded. These funds are used to protect natural features of the County, and maintain open space and view corridors that the public wishes to save. Water and Wells. If you have been accustomed to buying your water from a public utility in the past, you should become familiar with the various types of private wells and small water systems that you will encounter on Orcas.
Private wells serve only one connection.
The well is usually located on the subject property, although sometimes it may be located on an adjacent property under the terms of a well easement. Private wells are regulated by local ordinances. These systems must comply with both local ordinances, and state regulations. They are owned and operated by the members they serve. Sometimes the property owners served by a Class B system will hire a private company to maintain and operate the system for them.