The Washington Department of Ecology has filed a water rights adjudication with the Whatcom County Superior Court. Ecology will notify all water users involved by certified mail after the court approves the summons. Within one year of receiving mailed notice, these water users will need to file an adjudication court claim form to describe their water use. In general, the forms will ask for the location of the water withdrawal or diversion; the location, timing, and purpose of the water used; and the amount and rate of water used.
Whatcom County Public Works worked with a consultant to develop tools to help water users estimate the amount of water they use. These tools provide general information only and are based on local averages and national benchmarks. They are available by category:
