FAQ

Lewis County Water Sewer District 6 Board of Commissioners holds a monthly meeting open to the public.  The meetings take place at the district office and are held the third Tuesday of the month at noon.

The commissioners have a standing agenda item for public comment, with a limit of two minutes per speaker.  If you have a specific item that you would like to have brought before the board of commissioners during a public meeting, please contact the District Manger at least one (1) business day before the meeting to request that an item be placed on the agenda.

Our geographic location is high in rock minerals manganese and iron which can cause a rust color on occasion.  When water has been sitting for several days or months, run your faucets with cold water for 5 minutes to clear your lines.  Your water is perfectly safe to drink.

Yes.  The permits must be paid for, an informational packet received, and paperwork signed before work can begin.  Contact the District Office for permit information.  Each permit is $250.

Invoices are sent out on the last day of the month for that month.  Your payment is due by the 15th to avoid a $19.74 late fee.  If not paid by the last day of the month, a $30 Operator fee is incurred and service will be discontinued until account is paid in full.

One water hookup and one sewer hookup is permitted.  If you have questions, contact the District Manager.

We flush to ensure the water quality is consistent throughout our system.  As we are a seasonal system for most residents, we want to avoid stagnant water and build up in our water lines.  We give our customers at least 48 hours notice by email and it is posted.  After flushing, we recommend you flush an outside source of cold water for 5-15 minutes depending on the distance to your meter.

Manufacturers vary; however, most hot water heaters need to be flushed at least annually, some every six months, and some require it to be flushed monthly.  Most manufacturers recommend flushing your hot water heater at least once per year.

Yes.  Daily, monthly and annually.  Every year the Department of Health requires us to provide our customers with a Consumer Confidence Report which contains our annual test results and other helpful information.  You receive this report with your May monthly invoices.

Push red button to silence the audible alarm; then contact the District Operator at 253- 381-1901.