On November 7, 2025, the City of North Bend exited the Water Conservation Ordinance (WCO) for the remainder of the 2025 calendar year. With recent rainfall events and more on the horizon, the Snoqualmie River is likely to continue at above minimum in-stream flows for the remainder of the year.
This was the sixth year for the city’s WCO, with Stage 1 beginning August 15.
Conservation efforts such as the WCO, in addition to conservation education, distribution system leak reduction efforts and water fixture efficiency requirements, have resulted in reduced water usage, even with a growing number of water customers over the past decade. In 2009, the City of North Bend had approximately 1,700 water meters, which grew to over 2,400 in 2020. In 2009, the city produced 230 million gallons of water to serve customers. In comparison, in 2023 – 14 years later, and with several thousand new residents – the city reduced water production to 198 million gallons.
Though this year’s WCO has officially ended, practicing indoor water-wise habits throughout the year is greatly appreciated.
For additional information, tools, and tips to conserve water around your home, including valuable rebates for replacing aging plumbing fixtures and appliances included with the City’s membership in the Saving Water Partnership, visit North Bend’s Water Conservation webpage (opens in a new tab).