Lakehaven Delinquent Account Payment Plan (Resolution No. 2020-1338)

A. In order to provide District customers with reasonable opportunities to cure delinquent accounts that have arisen out of the economic hardships caused by the Covid-19 Emergency, it is necessary that the District establish measures to provide financial ...

Annual Lakehaven Calendar

Conserving water is vital to the health of the entire planet.  People, plants, animals all depend on water for survival.  Humans, like fish, will not survive without an adequate supply of clean water. The only way to protect the resource...

Delinquent Account Payment Plan (Issue 190)

A reminder to customers with delinquent account balances of greater than $200 that the District has established a Delinquent Account Payment Plan to help with the financial burdens of water and sewer service during these difficult times. In order to be el...

Employees Retiring (Issue 190)

We want to wish the best to two long-term employees who have reached the end of their careers with the District.s to squeeze every  dollar and invest in the best new technologies and alternatives that will keep us within our financial means as we...

Commissioners' Corner (Issue 190)

The District operates two wastewater treatment plants providing treatment of the wastewater collected from your homes and businesses. One is located in the Redondo neighborhood and the other near Lakota Beach. These treatment plants, which were initially ...

Put Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) in the Trash Where They Belong (Issue 189)

Sewer blockages can be a direct result of fats, oils, and grease (FOG) that you may be unknowingly discharging into the sewer system.

These blockages are a serious problem that can lead to a hazardous sewage spill. The blockages can be caused by a buildup ...

Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) System Update (Issue 189)

After successfully completing the pilot testing phase of the AMR Project earlier this year, the District has moved to the implementation stage of the project. When the project is complete, sometime in 2024, all manual-read meters in the service area (appr...

Commissioners' Corner (Issue 189)

Amidst the harsh realities of COVID-19, it’s easy to take water and sewer service for granted. In fact, it’s fine with us at Lakehaven if you do. Having your lives disrupted by the virus and its impact on so many things that were part ...

Court Upholds Utility Tax (Issue 188)

The Washington Supreme Court ruled that the City of Federal Way may lawfully impose an excise tax on the District. In its’ decision, issued June 18th, the Court sustained an earlier King County Superior Court ruling upholding the City’s tax ordinance that...

Annual Water Quality Report (Issue 187)

Starting July 1, 2020 you will be able to view the Lakehaven Water & Sewer District Annual Water Quality Report on-line at www.lakehaven.org/CCR. This report contains important information about the source and quality of your drinking water during 201...

King County Franchise Rental Charge Update (Issue 186)

As reported in the last newsletter, the Washington Supreme Court recently upheld the legality of the King County Ordinance authorizing the County to collect a rental charge from water/sewer districts and other utilities operating facilities in County righ...

2020 Rate Comparison (Issue 186)

Included in this issue of Lakehaven Links, you’ll find a (PDF) insert of the 2020 Rate Comparison. 

The comparison shows how Lakehaven’s water and sewer rates compare with rates charged by neighboring agencies.

Board Adopts 2020 Rates and Charges (Issue 185)

The Board of Commissioners adopted updated rates and charges for year 2020 and beyond at the December 12, 2019 Board meeting. Under the new rate plan, water rates will increase by 2.5% each year through 2029. Driven by significantly higher levels of plann...

Court Sides with King County on Right of Way Rental Charge (Issue 185)

The Washington State Supreme Court issued a ruling in early December approving the authority of King County to charge rent to utilities using the right of way for the location of utility lines. The ruling followed a lawsuit filed by King County in respons...

2020 Poster Contest Winners (Issue 191)

Despite Covid-19 restrictions, the District was able to hold its 24th annual Water Conservation Poster Contest. With restriction on in-person meetings, the awards ceremony typically held for the winning students, their families, and teachers was not held....

District Rates to Increase in 2021 (Issue 191)

As established during the Board of Commissioners’ 2020 rate study, monthly water rates will increase in 2021 by approximately 2.5%. Sewer rates will increase by approximately 8.25% in the same period. Although the Board will be looking at rates for years ...

Commissioners' Corner (Issue 191)

As we begin a new year it is always helpful to reflect on where we’ve been, where we’re going, and what steps we can take along the way to get there. Our utility is constantly evaluating and planning how to best provide reliable servic...