Sequim and partners urge consistent drought messaging as flows remain low
May 13, 2026
City of Sequim and regional partners discussed drought outreach, installation of radio-read meters, a new three-tier rate structure and proposed coordination of messaging across PUDs, cities and WSU. DRMT members proposed a subcommittee and a June technical panel on groundwater modeling.
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At the Dungeness River Management Team meeting on May 13, City of Sequim representatives and partners emphasized coordinated public messaging and operational steps in response to the declared drought. "We usually increase our drought outreach and we've installed radio readers on our water meters," said a Sequim representative, describing leak-detection capability and a new three-tier rate for larger commercial users intended to encourage conservation.
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