Nov 18 2019

Property Owner Information form

Please return the Property Owner Information form recently mailed to you.

We are working hard to improve the emergency and non-emergency notification process for all property owners and residents in Scott Lake. The information you provide is critical to the success of this effort.

If you have misplaced your Property Owner Information form, please contact the Scott Lake Maintenance Company office immediately. The office number is 360-352-4787 or email to smaint8812@comcast.net. Another form is available for your pick up or can be mailed.

Thank you to all who have returned their property owner information.

We can’t make a plan and move forward without this information and your quick response is very much appreciated.

Scott Lake Board of Trustees

Nov 08 2019

Ditch Mowing during the week of November 18th – 22nd

Attention Scott Lake Property Owners and Residents:

The Scott Lake Maintenance Company has been in contact with the Thurston County Roads Department. Ditch mowing in Scott Lake has been scheduled during the week of November 18th – 22nd. Mowing will be from the top of the ditch to the bottom. Please make sure all motor vehicles, garbage receptacles and debris are removed from the county road right-of-way.

Maintenance of roadside ditches, within housing developments, is no longer a road department priority. To facilitate storm water drainage and improve the appearance of our neighborhood we are asking property owners/residents to maintain the roadside ditch in front of their property. If future road department mowing schedules permit, the Scott Lake neighborhood will be fortunate to have our ditches maintained once or twice per year.

Complaints have been received from school bus drivers and residents, about tree limbs and overgrown vegetation that impair visibility and compromise the safety of pedestrians (especially children) and vehicles. Please trim overhanging branches and remove vegetation that encroach into the county road right-of-way. The public works mowing crews are not landscapers. The trimming you do will definitely look better than that of the roads department. We are all familiar with the shredded mess mulching machines make.

The road work, in mid-November, will be ditch mowing only. Future roadside maintenance may include mulching. After the November 2019 mowing, when the road crews return it will be at their discretion how much vegetation will be removed from the county road right-of-way and the method of removal.

Updated information will be available at https://www.scottlake.net, Facebook and posted on the community reader board. Information will also be available at the Scott Lake Maintenance Company Office.

If you are a landlord, please notify your renters.

Sep 25 2019

Boil Notice is over

The Boil Notice has been lifted.

Test Results are back and the water is good to drink for all Scott Lake Residents.

If you haven’t done so already to flush the outside lines by running the outside faucet for at least 20 minutes before using water within the house.

Scott Lake Boil Rescinding notice (download here)

For your information the test results should be posted here in the next few days. After accepting the disclaimer you can search for Scott Lake to find all the reports.

Click here if you would like information on how to flush your hot water heater.

Please help by passing this information to your neighbors that might not have internet to ensure that everyone is notified.

Sep 25 2019

Don’t Forget to Flush… Your Hot Water Heater

HotWaterHeaterFlushing your water heater is an important maintenance step to ensure you get the most out of your water heater.  By keeping your water heater clean from sediment buildup, you help ensure the maximum life is reached from this important home appliance.

To help you flush your water heater properly, please refer to the instructions below, provided by Paul Robischon, Manager of Washington Water Service.

How to Flush Your Water Heater

CAUTION: When flushing your water heater there is danger of being scalded.  Be careful and keep children and pets away during the procedure.

Water heater manufacturers recommend flushing sediment from your storage type water heater periodically.  How often your model needs to be flushed depends upon the quality of the water in your area.  Areas with high mineral content will have to flush more often.

What is sediment, and why is it a problem?  The sediment is sand or other grit from a well, or any other material that has gotten into the municipal water mains.  Sediment can also come into your home after the water company flushes out their lines.

Over time, your heater can accumulate this sediment consisting of sand, gravel, grit, and various mineral deposits.  This buildup can reduce the amount your water heater holds, create a variety of interesting noises, and reduce the efficiency of your unit.  The buildup of sediment at the bottom can harden and sometimes clog the drain valve.

Cleaning this sediment out of your water heater is not particularly difficult; here is how to do it.

  1. If your water heater is gas, set the gas valve to “Pilot” to prevent the burners from coming on while you are flushing it.  If your heater is electric, be sure to turn off the circuit breakers.  With an electric water heater, if the water level drops below the heating elements, and the thermostat turns the elements on, the heating elements will probably burn out quite rapidly.
  2. Connect a heavy-duty garden hose to the drain valve at the bottom of the tank.  Make sure the outlet of the hose is in a safe area away from pets and children.  It can be very hot and can scald quickly.
  3. Close the shut off valve on the cold inlet to the water heater.
  4. Carefully open the temperature/pressure relief valve at the top of the tank by lifting the lever.  Leave the valve open.
  5. Open the drain valve at the bottom of the heater allowing the water to flow out through the garden hose.  If the sediment is clogging the drain valve then try closing the temperature/pressure relief valve and turn the cold inlet valve back on to “power flush” the sediment out.
  6. In some cases, the sediment hardens into large chunks that can block the drain valve.  If so, then wait until everything cools down, remove the garden hose from the drain valve, remove the valve if necessary, and use a long screw driver to break up the clog.  This is a very messy procedure.  Once completed, re-attach the hose and continue flushing.
  7. Drain the tank completely.  With the drain valve still open, close the pressure relief valve and turn the cold water inlet valve back on. This will scour the bottom of the tank and flush the sediment out.  Flush the tank until the water runs clear.  When the garden hose runs clear, you are finished.
  8. Close the drain valve at the bottom of the tank and remove the garden hose.
  9. Close the pressure relief valve at the top of the tank if it is still open, and turn the cold inlet valve back on.
  10. Open a hot water faucet in your house, and let it run until no air bubbles come out.
  11. Turn the heater back on, and with gas units re-light the pilot if necessary.

Paul Robischon, Manager
Washington Water Service

Sep 22 2019

Clearwater and Board Members delivered boil notices to all Scott Lake Residence today

Clearwater and the Scott Lake Board Members just finished delivering boil notices to everyone in the Scott Lake Community. The boil notice is also attached here for more details.

Click here to be directed to the CDC site which will provide more details on boil notices

Important note: the leak repair on Champion Hill that was scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.

Sep 21 2019

Boil Notice for all Scott Lake Residents

A boil notice is in affect for all Scott Lake Residents till at the earliest Wednesday. Updates will be posted here and Facebook pages. Please pass this information to your neighbors to ensure they are informed.

Next phase will be to have the water tested by DOH. Once that is completed an given the okay the boil notice will be lifted. Once we get that information, this site, Facebook and the reader board will be updated.

Details of what is included for a boil notice can be found here at CDCs website here.

Handwashing

  • In many situations, you can use tap water and soap to wash hands. Follow the guidance from your local public health officials.
  • Be sure to scrub your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and rinse them well under running water.
  • If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

Bathing and showering

  • Be careful not to swallow any water when bathing or showering.
  • Use caution when bathing babies and young children. Consider giving them a sponge bath to reduce the chance of them swallowing water.

Brushing teeth

  • Brush teeth with boiled or bottled water. Do not use untreated tap water.

Washing dishes

  • If possible, use disposable plates, cups, and utensils during a boil water advisory.
  • Household dishwashers generally are safe to use if the water reaches a final rinse temperature of at least 150 degrees Fahrenheit (65.55°Celsius), or if the dishwater has a sanitizing cycle.
  • Sterilize all baby bottles.
    • To wash dishes by hand:
      • Wash and rinse the dishes as you normally would using hot water.
      • In a separate basin, add 1 teaspoon of unscented household liquid bleach for each gallon of warm water.
      • Soak the rinsed dishes in the water for at least one minute.
      • Let the dishes air dry completely before using again.

Laundry

  • It is safe to wash clothes as usual.

Cleaning

Caring for pets

  • Pets can get sick by some of the same germs as people or spread germs to people. Provide bottled or boiled water after it has been cooled for pets to use.
  • If bottled water is not available, bring water to a full rolling boil for 1 minute (at elevations above 6,500 feet, boil for 3 minutes), then allow it to cool before use.
  • Boil tap water even if it is filtered.
  • Do not use water from any appliance connected to your water line, such as ice and water from a refrigerator.

Caring for your garden and houseplants

  • You can use tap water for household plants and gardens.

Sep 18 2019

Leak Repair on Champion Hill for Monday September 23rd and Tuesday September 24th

UPDATE:
Clearwater will be out on Monday and Tuesday to repair the leak located at Hill Top Court and Champion Drive in the right lane going up the hill. According to Clearwater, residents on the hill should not have any interruption during this repair but wanted to provide a heads up to the possibility if it becomes a requirement for the repair.

Sep 11 2019

Park Restrooms Closing for Maintenance and Winter

The park restrooms will be closing September 26th for cleaning and sanitizing. They will remain closed for the season and reopen in the spring of 2020.

Aug 30 2019

Car and Vehicle Removal Event

To prepare for the Scott Lake Cleanup on September 21, H&H Towing is offering free removal of cars and vehicles. The free removal is from August 19th to September 21st and only available to Scott Lake residents. You can contact H&H Towing at 360-250-0635 or 360-753-6600.

Jul 26 2019

West Thurston Fire Meet & Greet

You are invited to attend to have coffee with Fire Chief Russ Kaleiwahea and Chief Scott Thursday, August 1st from 10am-12pm at the Scott Lake Community Center.

Coffee with the fire chiefs is a great opportunity to meet with your fire chiefs and ask any question about the West Thurston Fire Department and the upcoming replacement levy proposition being presented to our community. We look forward to meeting with our friends and neighbors.