Recording and reporting water use
Find information below about reporting a new measuring device, and collecting and submitting water use data.
Report the installation of a measuring device
Submit a Measuring Device Information – Form 1 to report any new or replaced water meter.
Collect readings
These guides can help you collect data from your measuring device:
Record water use data
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(Preferred) Use an electronic spreadsheet, such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, to record data on your device. This will make it easier to submit data through our online portal.
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(Optional) Use a paper form to record water use data and submit by email or mail.
Report water use to Ecology
Most water users must submit reports every year by January 31.
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Submit data through an online account by using information in our guide for reporting water use (preferred).
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Contact your Metering Coordinator for alternative ways to submit water use data.
Contact information
Call or email the Ecology office serving the area where your water source is located.
Office of Columbia River: 509-575-2597 or wrocrprojects@ecy.wa.gov
All water sources within two miles of the Columbia River.
Region offices
Central Region: 509-575-2597 or wrcro@ecy.wa.gov
Benton, Chelan, Douglas, Kittitas, Klickitat, Okanogan, and Yakima counties.
Eastern Region: 509-329-3400 or wrero@ecy.wa.gov
Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman counties.
Northwest Region: 206-594-0193 or wrnwro@ecy.wa.gov
Island, King, Kitsap, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties.
Southwest Region: 360-407-6300 or wrswro@ecy.wa.gov
Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Mason, Lewis, Pacific, Pierce, Skamania, Thurston, and Wahkiakum counties.