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
Contact the Ecology office serving the area where a 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.
For general questions about the compliance and enforcement process, call 360-407-6872 or email wroats@ecy.wa.gov.