Stormwater

The Public Works Department is responsible for the City's storm sewer utility, including maintenance of conveyance systems, planning for expansion of the existing system, and construction of extensions.

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What is stormwater? What is the City of Ferndale doing about it?

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Discover how to help keep the Nooksack River and Puget Sound clean through Best Management Practices (BMPs)! 

BMPs are techniques used to improve the quality of stormwater runoff.

 

• Information for the General Public, Businesses, Homeowners, Landscapers and Property Managers

 

• Information for Engineers, Contractors and Developers

 

 

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Help us by reporting spills!    

The City of Ferndale has established (360) 685-2378 as its hotline for reporting spills and other illicit discharges into the storm sewer or directly to any streams, creeks, or the Nooksack River within the city limits.   

 

 

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Discover opportunities for public involvement.

 

 

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Water Wisely Watering Schedule

The Whatcom Water Alliance "Water Wisely Watering Schedule" is in effect!!  

One (1) inch of water per week is all your lawn needs!

When to water your lawn:
EVEN-numbered addresses water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
ODD-numbered addresses water on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays
No watering (except via the sky) on Monday


Water in the morning (when temperatures are cooler and winds are lighter) to minimize evaporation

View our flyer for additional information!

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2009 Water Quality Report

The City of Ferndale is pleased to present this year’s Annual Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of the water the City delivers to you every day. 

Our goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water while ensuring the protection of this natural resource!


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