City of Bonney Lake

City of Bonney Lake – Water Meter Information

The City of Bonney Lake Water Division reads approximately 15,000 water meters each month. We have two staff members dedicated to reading those meters.

Please help by keeping your water meters accessible and free of any obstructions. This allows staff to quickly read your meter or shut off water during an emergency.

Common obstructions include:

• Grass, bushes, or other landscaping
• Vehicles, trailers, or construction equipment
• Garbage or recycling bins
• Gravel or other materials

Keeping the area clear helps prevent damage to you landscaping and ensures accurate water and sewer bills.

Where is your water meter?
It is usually located at the edge of your property or in a nearby utility easement. It is housed in a rectangular box made of concrete, plastic, or metal with a matching lid.

Water meter Upgrades
We are upgrading 10% of water meters each year to a radio-read system. These meters will:

• Provide highly accurate readings
• Record up to 96 days of data in 15-minute intervals
• Help detect leaks and water use patterns
• Will support a future online system where customers will have the ability to view their water use and account information

Leak Detection
If you think you might have a leak, use this link for information about each type of water meter used in Bonney Lake. The information explains how to read your meter and check for leaks.

Need help? Call us at 253-447-4319 to speak with staff or schedule an on-site visit.

Nine million gallons per day (MGD) of the City of Bonney Lake's drinking water is supplied by groundwater pumped from springs at Victor Falls and Grainger Springs, and well water from our Tacoma Point and Ball Park sites. Additionally, we have water supply agreements to receive another four MGD from Tacoma Public Utility (TPU). Throughout our water system, we have over 20 million gallons of water in storage reservoirs.

To ensure safe, high quality water, the Water Division continuously monitors and samples the water quality. During the 2022 calendar year, the Water Division took 480 routine bacteria samples and 1 bacteria samples to test new connections and 19 engineering samples. Operators also took 16 sets of Disinfectant By-Products samples, and 8 samples for inorganic chemicals. An independent certified laboratory tests these samples to ensure the safety of your drinking water.

The City of Bonney Lake is pleased to provide you with the annual Water Quality Report, also known as the Consumer Confidence Report. This report summarizes the drinking water quality provided by the City of Bonney Lake. Each report includes details about where your water came from, how it was tested, and how it complied with state and federal regulations.

2024 Water Quality Report
2023 Water Quality Report
2022 Water Quality Report
2021 Water Quality Report
2020 Water Quality Report

Lead and Copper Rule Revision

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Washington Department of Health (DOH) require that all community and non-transient non-community (NTNC) water systems develop an initial inventory of service lines that meets the Lead and Copper Rule Revision (LCRR) requirements for both the public and private portions of every service line. This inventory must be submitted to the state by October 16, 2024.

The City of Bonney Lake has chosen the statistical guidance method permitted by the EPA, which requires the City to demonstrate a 95% level of statistical confidence regarding the absence of lead components in our service lines. The City inspected and/or reviewed work orders for 370 randomly selected locations, and through these inspections, we did not find any that contained lead service components.

The City will continue to inspect our system as repairs are made and as requirements dictate to ensure we provide clean, safe, and reliable drinking water.

Lead Line Inventory Log

Fire Hydrant Meter Usage

The City of Bonney Lake issues fire hydrant meters for use on construction sites, for street sweeping purposes, or other miscellaneous short term uses. To obtain a fire hydrant meter, contact the Public Works Administrative personnel at 253-447-4319. There is a $500 deposit due at time of rental. You will be billed monthly for your consumption and water availability charge. Your final consumption will be deducted from the deposit upon return of the meter. The City does not provide a backflow prevention device with the fire hydrant meter. The renter of the meter is responsible for the backflow prevention device. The City requires any backflow prevention device used with the fire hydrant meter be tested by a certified Backflow Assembly Tester (BAT) in the field before the meter can be used. City personnel will witness this test. If the renter is using a water truck, a mechanical backflow prevention device is not required if the truck has an approved Air Gap. City personnel will inspect the truck to assure the Air Gap is compliant. Fire hydrant meters can be picked up at the Public Works Administrative Office located at 21719 96th St, Buckley, WA 98321. We also have a water fill station available for use, located at 9496 198th Ave E.  Please contact Public Works Administrative personnel to acquire usage instructions and an access and pin code. You will be billed monthly for your consumption.

Hydrant Meter Rental Form

Both Water and Sewer charges are based on how much water you use. To save money on both, the following water conservation suggestions are offered for residential customers. It is important to minimize both daily water consumption quantity and to minimize water use during peak water use hour periods.

You can find additional water conservation tips at the following sites:

Using Water Wisely
Department of Health Wastewater Management and Water Conservation
Tacoma Public Utility tips on saving water and lowering bills
American Water Works Association Water Conservation
Cascade Water Alliance Water Efficiency

The main component of the City of Bonney Lake Water Use Efficiency program is managing the water distribution system to minimize water loss and encouraging responsible use of the water by our customers.

Water loss is the difference between the total water produced and the water used by our customers, presented here as a percentage of water produced.  The City of Bonney Lake Utility goal since 1999 has been to maintain water loss at or below 10 percent in accordance with the Water Use Efficiency reporting requirements, the water loss for 2021 was 6.15% with a five-year average of 7.96%. In an effort to limit water loss, the Utility performs annual leak detection and repair; tests production and service meters, calibrating or replacing them as required; and issues permits for water withdrawal from hydrants. Repairs associated with our 2021 annual leak detection program will save an estimated 2,656,800 gallons per month and 31,881,600 gallons of water per year.

Responsible water use by our customers is promoted by the Utility through educational programs for school children and homeowners. Quantifying the benefits of educational programs and corresponding behavior changes is difficult, but reductions in water use and/or waste can have significant impact on the amount of water use. The City of Bonney Lake is committed to efficiently managing the water distribution system and encourages you to use water wisely.

2024 WUE Report
2023 WUE Report
2022 WUE Report
2021 WUE Report
2020 WUE Report
2019 WUE Report
2018 WUE Report