NW Water Systems was onsite this morning and replaced the valve on the hydropneumatic tank. As part of their ongoing investigation, they will collect water samples from various locations throughout the community and submit them …
Some people in our community were experiencing discolored water, some were brown, some were cloudy, or both. There are separate causes for each discoloration. Cloudy water is due to air in the water, and brown …
Scott Lake Maintenance Company would like to thank you for your patience and understanding as we worked to resolve the brown water issue today. If you experienced discolored or brown water, please flush your water …
SLMC respectfully asks residents to refrain from flushing their water lines while we work to identify and resolve the cause of the brown water. We understand the inconvenience this may cause; however, increased water usage …
We are aware that some residents are experiencing brown water this morning. We understand this can be concerning, and we want to assure you that we are actively investigating the issue. Our team is working …
NW Water Systems was onsite this morning and replaced the valve on the hydropneumatic tank. As part of their ongoing investigation, they will collect water samples from various locations throughout the community and submit them to an independent testing laboratory for analysis.
The testing process is expected to take approximately three days. Once the results have been received and reviewed, they will be shared with the community for your information.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the quality and reliability of our water system.
Some people in our community were experiencing discolored water, some were brown, some were cloudy, or both. There are separate causes for each discoloration. Cloudy water is due to air in the water, and brown coloring is due to the sediment that is in the pipes getting stirred up.
Upon investigation, we think that the sediment was due to the well pumps cycling on and off more frequently than is typical. This causes the water to fluctuate in the pipes and stir up the sediment in the pipes (mostly minerals that have settled out over time). We suspect the floats that call for the well pumps to turn on and off in the lower reservoir may not be functioning properly, and our Water Tech adjusted them yesterday. We have also scheduled for their replacement, which will be in about a week. As always, if you experience brown water, please flush your line at an outside spigot as close to where the water service comes into your property as you can until it runs clear, and let the office know.
White, cloudy water is due to air in the system, and if the water is allowed to sit, the air will dissipate. We found that the hydropneumatic tank on the water system had too much air in it, so we released some of that air. The additional air may be due to a faulty air relief valve that we are having looked at.
There is no indication that any contaminants have entered the system that would cause a health risk. We are required by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) to test our water routinely. Here is the website to look up our test results:
There is a lot of speculation and sensationalist posts on social media that cause concern. However, very few of those posts are anywhere near accurate. One person also contacted DOH to tell them some tests they themselves had done from water on their property showed elevated levels of pH and other things (I was not told specifically by DOH what those things were). DOH’s response is here:
“I informed them that Scott Lake is compliant with testing, and pH levels show that the treatment is reaching its target parameters for corrosion control. I also let them know that strip tests are unreliable and sent them approved methods/accredited laboratories if they choose to perform their own testing again.”
Also, once the water passes through the meter, the Scott Lake water system is not responsible, and the plumbing that belongs to the property owner is not always up to current codes or in good condition. There is a real possibility that the private plumbing is causing or contributing to the issues the owner may see in the water coming out of their taps.
Most of us dealing with the water system are volunteers, and we are all on the Scott Lake Water system. For perspective, I consistently drink the water, cook with it, water my plants, feed it to my pets, and brush my teeth with it. There are minerals in our system, and we do add chlorine in one of the wells. Individuals with sensitivities may choose alternative options at their discretion.
Scott Lake is in compliance with DOH drinking water requirements.
Scott Lake Maintenance Company would like to thank you for your patience and understanding as we worked to resolve the brown water issue today.
If you experienced discolored or brown water, please flush your water system by running water from an outside hose bib until the water runs clear. This will help clear any remaining sediment from your service line.
We appreciate your cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
SLMC respectfully asks residents to refrain from flushing their water lines while we work to identify and resolve the cause of the brown water.
We understand the inconvenience this may cause; however, increased water usage can further disturb sediment in the system and potentially worsen the discoloration. Limiting water use at this time will help us stabilize the system and address the issue more effectively.
We appreciate your patience, understanding, and cooperation. Updates will be provided as soon as more information becomes available.
We are aware that some residents are experiencing brown water this morning. We understand this can be concerning, and we want to assure you that we are actively investigating the issue.
Our team is working to determine the cause and will provide updates as soon as additional information becomes available. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to resolve the situation.
On Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 6 pm to 8 pm, your Board of Trustees will have its regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting. This open meeting will be held at the Community Center, 2631 114th Way SW. We’ve enabled Zoom as our remote meeting provider for those who can’t attend in person.
The Scott Lake Maintenance Company will hold its Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at the Community Center, located at 2631 114th Way SW, with a Zoom option available for those who prefer to attend virtually. Everyone is welcome to join.
KCL, SLMC’s contractor, will be installing radio-read meters on Tuesday and Wednesday in the following areas of the Scott Lake community: Scott Creek Loop SW, Champion Dr SW, Scotlac Dr SW, and Blooms Ct SW.
During installation, water service to your home will be temporarily shut off for approximately 15–30 minutes.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we complete these meter upgrades.
The Board of Trustees will hold a working session on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. No action/vote will be taken at this meeting. The meeting will be held at the Community Center, 2631 114th Way SW, with a Zoom option available. The public is welcome to attend; however, public comment will not be taken during this session.
On Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 6 pm to 8 pm, your Board of Trustees will have its regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting. This open meeting will be held at the Community Center, 2631 114th Way SW. We’ve enabled Zoom as our remote meeting provider for those who can’t attend in person.
