Leak Detection
Check for leaks…Sprinkler leaks that is…and these pesky water leaks can be hard to detect and be costly to your wallet and our aquifer too! Access meter reading and testing resources at outdoorwateringnerds.org.
Videos
Repair & Retrofit
Is your sprinkler system showing its age and need some work? Upgrading and retrofitting can save you money at the meter, put money back in your wallet and does a boatload of good for our aquifer! Find DIY resources and choose your solution today at outdoorwateringnerds.org.
Saving Water Matters
Water is one of our most valuable resources… And it’s up to us to save and protect it! Depending on the season, we have more or less water available than other times of the year…and we don’t want to drain the bank! Be a part of the solution. Visit outdoorwateringnerds.org.
Sprinkler Savy
Tune-ups are essential and aren’t just for cars! Tuning and checking your sprinkler systems not only saves your hard-earned cash, but it can protect your river and aquifer too! For a checklist, tools, and easy solutions…go to outdoorwateringnerds.org.
EnviroCertified Food Rescue Recognition
Businesses in Spokane county are a part of the food waste solution by donating food to hunger relief organizations, to feed farm animals, by composting and finding creative ways to keep food out of the trash.
Ty Wick Video
Nominations for the Ty Wick Award are being accepted from Idaho and Washington until February 15, 2022.
Make Your Irrigation System More Efficient
It’s easy to retrofit older style irrigation spray heads, that use a lot of water, with more efficient spray heads.
Backflow Assembly Testing
Backflow Assembly testing is important for the safety of your drinking water and may be required by your water provider.
Let Me Help You Recycle Right
Let our friendly recycling cart help you recycle right! Visit SpokaneWasteDirectory.org
Printer and Toner Cartridges May Contain PCBs
Protect the Beautiful Spokane River and the priceless SVRP aquifer. Properly dispose of hazardous materials like printer and toner cartridges.
CFLs Contain Mercury
Fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury and old fluorescent light fixtures may contain PCSs. Find out how to properly dispose of hazardous materials at SpokaneWasteDirectory.org.
Oil, Antifreeze and Coolants – Toxic
Properly dispose of oils, antifreeze, and other coolants that contain PCBs and other toxic chemicals. Visit spokaneWasteDirectory.org
Paint, Caulk, Adhesives & Solvent May Contain PCBs
Paint, caulk, adhesives and solvents may contain PCBs and other toxic materials. Visit Spokane Waste and Recycle Directory to find disposal options that protect our river and aquifer.
Home Backflow Protection
Find out why backflow installation and maintenance is important to the safety of your home and everyone’s drinking water.
Fire Hydrant Backflow Protection
Fire Hydrants are being locked to protect our drinking water from backflow contamination.
Our Water. Our Future. IWAC Aquifer Video
The Idaho Washington Aquifer Collaborative (IWAC) in partnership with KSPS Public Television produced this awesome video about the Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer, our sole source of drinking water.
Protect Our Aquifer – Stop Irrigation Runoff
Protect our aquifer and river from runoff. Only rain down the stormdrain.
Protect Our Aquifer – Simple Steps Can do A Lot
Water use triples in the warm summer months due to lawn watering. Take easy simple steps to protect and conserve our water resources.
Protect Our Aquifer – Adjust Sprinkler Settings
In Spring and summer water use triples in the inland NW. You can do your part by adjusting your sprinklers with weather conditions and plant needs.
EnviroCertified – SouthCare Animal Medical Center
SouthCare Animal Medical Center is 5 stars EnviroCertified. They take amazing care of your dogs and cats while protecting our environment.
EnviroCertified – Baldwin Signs
Baldwin signs is a 5 stars EnviroCertified Business recognized for their best business practices that protect our river and sole source aquifer while producing great signs for our community.
EnviroCertified – MaidNaturally
MaidNaturally is 5 stars EnviroCertified. They clean both residential and commercial properties and produce environmentally safe cleaning products.
EnviroCertified – LLoyd’s Automotive
Lloyd’s automotive is 5 stars EnviroCertified at all three of their Spokane County locations.
EnviroCertified – Mirabolante Apartments Rudeen Management
Rudeen management has three Apartment complexes that are 5 stars EnviroCertified: Mirabolante Apartments, Northwood Ridge and Blue Point Apartments.
Look for this logo – EnviroCertified.org
When shopping for goods and services, look for the EnviroCertified logo. Businesses are certified for voluntarily protecting the Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer and Spokane River.