Mission Statement
Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County (PUD) is a steward of public assets and resources providing locally controlled utility services for the benefit of the community.
Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County
About Us
We are your community-based water and electric utility. With a locally elected Board of Commissioners, the PUD has been meeting the utility needs of Whatcom County industries for over 80 years.
The Environment
PUD #1 is also involved in local and regional environmental matters, salmon habitat/stream flow restoration, along with utility issues, in an effort to better serve everyone in Whatcom County.
Our Citizens
In 1937, county citizens voted in support of a PUD. We are one of 28 PUDs in Washington State, and are proud of the tradition of supporting requests for action from the citizens of Whatcom County.
RCW 54.04.020
“…To conserve the water and power resources of the
State of Washington for the benefit of the people thereof, and to
supply public utility service, including water and electricity for all uses.”
“I am moved not only to devote diligence
but even love to any matters under my care (which I bring now) to the
duties of Water Commissioner, duties contributing partly to the convenience,
partly to the health, even to the safety of the city.”
Sextus Julius Frontinus
Water Commissioner of Rome, First Century A.D.
COVID-19: PUD Response and Updates
/in News /by Ann GrimmA Whatcom County public health emergency has been declared to reduce the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Whatcom PUD Takes Precautionary Measures, Closes Offices to Public
/in News /by Ann GrimmPublic Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County is taking precautionary measures to protect both the health and safety of its customers, staff and the general public, and to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of utility services.