Water Services
The Public Works Water Division
The Water Division serves approximately 23,500 consumers, which equates to approximately 9,000 utility customers (this includes residential, industrial and commercial users). Our water system includes 10 groundwater wells, 8 reservoirs, a water treatment plant in the Jones/Boulder Watershed Area, and a service area of over 162.3 miles of pipeline. The dedicated professionals within the Water Division, perform all operations and maintenance on the system to ensure safe drinking water is available for all citizens, and sufficient water for fire-fighting purposes. Useful utility customer information is located on the menu bar to the right.
Water Conservation - Voluntary Odd/Even Watering Program During the Summer Months
Irrigation demand is high during the summer months, so we ask for your help to reduce the amount of water used by implementing a voluntary odd/even lawn watering program for residential customers. Water on odd days if your house number ends in an odd number and even days if it ends in an even number. Water Conservation Tips
Water Leaks and Meter Reading Information
LEARN HOW TO READ YOUR WATER METER. This will help you detect a leak sooner, measure the amount of water your household uses during measurable cycles of use, and better understand your water bill. Water Leak Tips
Water Hydrants/Rentals
Portable Hydrant Meters are available for rent. Application to rent a hydrant meter can be made in the Finance Department of City Hall. A deposit is required (please call the Finance Department for the current deposit amount). You may fill out and print this form and bring it to the Finance Office along with the deposit to get the meter installed. If you have questions on the rental process, please call the Finance Department at (360) 834.2462
Water Quality
The City cares about the quality of water we serve our customers and we’re proud of the high quality of water we deliver. The Consumer Confidence Report (Water Quality Report) is produced each year as required by the Washington State Department of Health and allows you to review our water quality test results. We have also included water saving tips (conservation), information on backflow requirements (also provided below), health information as it relates to water contaminants, and other general information about the water system, including appropriate City contacts. See our Consumer Confidence Reports for the past 5 years.
Backflow and Cross-Connection Prevention
Washington State Law and City Ordinances require all underground irrigation (sprinkler) systems and high health-hazard water system connections to have a backflow prevention assembly installed on the service line. Per Washington State Law (WAC 246-290) and Camas Municipal Code (CMC) section 13.32, backflow prevention assemblies are required to be annually tested by a Certified Backflow Assembly Tester (BAT). Without proper backflow protection, your irrigation system could endanger the health of your family, neighbors, and others in the community who are using the public water system.
Annual notices are sent by the Public Works Department and test results must be returned to the City of Camas (WAC 246-290-490). Test Reports may be submitted to backflow@cityofcamas.us. If you have questions, you can contact the City at 360-817-1563.
Certified Backflow Assembly Testers
Water FAQs
Winterizing Tips
