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About Asotin County PUD

Providing reliable water, local accountability, and public service for the community we call home.

OUR MISSION

We exist to provide safe, high-quality water and dependable service to our customers.

Asotin County PUD is a community-owned utility, governed by elected commissioners and managed by a professional team committed to serving the public with integrity.

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Guided by service, community, safety, and fairness.

The decisions we make and the work we do are grounded in these core principles.

Customer Service

We strive to be courteous, fair, responsive, and easy to do business with.

Community

We work to be an effective advocate and a source of local pride.

Safety

Employee and public safety are always our first concern.

Water Rates

Rates and fees are established to be reasonable and equitable.

OUR HISTORY

From early irrigation roots to public ownership.

Our water system has a long history of serving this community — from irrigation district beginnings to the public utility we are today.

Read the Full History
1896

The system began its origin.

Water system originated by an irrigation district.

1907

A wood stave main replaced the ditch.

A 48-inch wood stave transmission main replaced the original open ditch.

1951

Filtration plant completed.

A 3-million-gallon-per-day filtration plant was completed.

1956–1961

Shifting to wells and river supply.

The system began shifting toward wells and river supply.

1984

Public Utility District formed.

Citizens voted to form Public Utility District No. 1 of Asotin County.

1987

PUD begins operation.

Asotin County PUD officially began operation.

LOCALLY ELECTED LEADERSHIP

Local leadership. Local accountability.

Our three elected commissioners provide oversight and set policy to ensure we meet the needs of our community.

DAILY OPERATIONS

Experienced management you can count on.

MORE THAN WATER SERVICE

Providing more for our community.

In addition to water, we also provide other essential services to support the health and well-being of our residents.

Electrical

Asotin County PUD entered the electrical business in 1994 by purchasing underground electrical distribution lines serving Quail Ridge Golf Course. The move also helped the PUD access lower-cost power through the Bonneville Power Administration.

Sewer Collection System

On January 1, 2010, the PUD assumed ownership of Asotin County’s Sanitary Sewer System. The wastewater collection system serves approximately 1,300 connections.

Have a question for Asotin County PUD?

Contact the district office for commissioner hours, service information, or general questions.