You can find the most recently updated Colony Mountain Community Club Water System Consumer Confidence Report on our website on the Water System page, or click here.
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Washington State Department of Ecology Nooksack Adjudication Notice: Individual Response Not Needed
You may have received Nooksack Adjudication documents via certified mail from the Washington Department of Ecology. These documents are being sent to everyone in northwest Skagit county.
The Colony Mountain Community Club is a Class A Public Water System, so if you DO NOT have a private well on your property (most CMCC properties) or if you have a well that is permanently capped off and it will not ever be used in the future, then the instructions state that you are to do nothing. The CMCC board will respond on your behalf.
See the following from the Adjudication cover letter:
If you have a well on your property and have any questions, please contact us at info@colonymtcc.org.
Washington State Department of Ecology Nooksack Adjudication Notice
You may have received Nooksack Adjudication documents via certified mail from the Washington Department of Ecology. These documents are being sent to everyone in northwest Skagit county. The CMCC board is reviewing the forms and will provide further information to everyone next week.
Watch for the follow up on our web site and via email soon.
Update on the Fire Fuels Grant Opportunity
Colony Mountain Community neighbors,
I am reaching out one last time to try to get more people involved in the grant opportunity we have with the DNR to provide clean-up of fire fuels within 100’ parameter of your home and any of your buildings. I cannot overemphasize the value of having a safety zone around your home. It may be the only thing that saves it in the event of a forest fire. Remember, if your house burns, the fire is more likely to spread to your neighbor’s house. So far we have 31 lots participating.
We are currently in the scope process, which means the DNR foresters are only taking notes by walking through each property to see how big the project may be. Even if there is little to do on your place, please consider joining in because the more lots we have the better chance of us receiving this grant. At yesterday’s meeting, they also mentioned they will try to get the sales tax covered through the grant as well, so it may be at no cost to the homeowner.
We have a very tight deadline. If you’d like to opt in, please let me know by Sunday, March 2. You can always opt out, but you will not be able to opt in after this date.
Let’s do what we can to keep our neighborhood ready for fire season and take advantage of this rare opportunity for our neighborhood. Call me if you are interested at 360.391.0817.
Thank you.
Chris England
Lot 39
Exciting Fire Fuels Grant Opportunity for Colony Mountain Community
Over many years now we have imagined and discussed the possibility of a wildfire overrunning our community. Firewise has provided recommendations on what actions can be taken to prepare your home and property to withstand a fire. If you are unaware of the wildfire danger here or what Firewise is, please Google “Firewise USA”. Many members of our community have said they understand the need and know what needs to be done, but the work is beyond their ability to perform.
Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has offered our Colony Mountain Community a grant to pay for cutting and removing of fire fuels from within 100’ of your home. This includes dense ground vegetation like blackberries, dead branches and other fuels on the forest floor, trees under 8” in diameter, limbs within 10’ of the ground, etc. All of this back breaking work done for you and all you would be responsible for paying is the sales tax on the work.
I just received the proposal this morning (and I have not read the entire document yet), but here is the most important point: All work needs to be completed by July 2025, which isn’t much time.
At this point, I just need to know who is interested in participating in the project.
I know there will be plenty of questions, as I have many myself. There will be a time to answer questions once we get an idea of how many folks are interested. Once we know this, we can have a meeting with a DNR official and get our questions answered. I do know this — you have control of your property and they will not just start cutting down trees willy-nilly. A DNR forester will come out and mark trees to be removed with your consultation.
Please reach out to me directly @ england@valleyint.com by February 14 if you are interested. It would be helpful if you type ‘Grant Opportunity’ in the subject line and provide the following information:
- Name
- Email address
- Lot #
- Phone #
Thank you.
Chris England
Lot 39
360-391-0817
Water System Flushing December 31st & Meter Reading January 4th – 5th
On Tuesday, December 31st, CMCC volunteers will be flushing the water system. We apologize for any inconvenience for the late notice. We need to move this flushing slightly earlier than planned due to other work being done on the water system.
This weekend (January 4th – 5th), CMCC volunteers will be reading meters.
Regarding the bi-annual water system flushing, the bi-annual water system flushing is done per Washington State Department of Health Guidelines, and involves running large volumes of water through our water system in an effort to remove sediments that may have collected with the distribution piping.
As the water is flushed through the lines, Ferric Iron (res water iron) that is loosely adhered to the inside of the pipes will be scrubbed loose and flow downstream. Most of the loose Ferric Iron will be flushed out, but you may find your water is cloudy and/or has reddish brown particles in it for a few days. This has no effect on the water quality (other than visually).
If you experience this condition you may run water through all of your taps (inside and out of the dwelling) for 5 to 10 minutes. This should remedy the condition. If the condition persists please contact the CMCC water system Manger for further guidance.
Additional Notes:
- CMCC does not add chlorine to the water system for routine system flushing.
- To avoid cloudy water within your house plumbing, you could opt to consider installing a whole house filter. An example of a water filter installation can be found on the site under the Water System section.
- Learn more about your water quality in the latest Consumer Confidence Report which is sent to you annually, and filed under the Water System section on the site.
Regarding the meter readings, please make sure the area around your meter is clear and manage any aggressive pets so that the meter can easily be read within the meter box. Bills will be sent soon after and are due upon receipt. As a reminder, a meter clearing fee of $50 will be charged if your meter is not accessible and clear of brush for meter readings.
Thank you for your understanding while we complete this important work. Please let us know if you have any questions. Have a wonderful holiday season!
CMCC Board of Directors
CMCC Annual Meeting & Potluck 9/22 at 10 AM
The 2024 Colony Mountain Community Club Annual Meeting for all lot owners will be held:
Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM
in the barn building located at 3801 Colony Mountain Drive
Please enter the circular drive as directed and park in the available spaces, as directed.
The business meeting will start at 10 AM. There will be social time after the meeting ends and if you would like to, bring a dish to share or your own picnic lunch. Plates, utensils and beverages will be provided.
This will be your opportunity to raise questions, concerns, or ideas and discuss these things with your community. & Your attendance is very important! A quorum (participation of at least 25% of shareholders) is required in order for the meeting to proceed successfully. If however, you are unable to attend the annual meeting, please complete and return this proxy statement.
Note: There are open positions on the Board. The current Board of Directors and their positions are listed on the Board of Directors page of our website. If you or someone you know has interest in volunteering, please contact us to learn more.
We look forward to seeing you at this year’s annual meeting!
All our best,
CMCC Board of Directors
Save the date: CMCC Annual Meeting Sept 22
The 2024 Colony Mountain Community Club Annual Meeting for all lot owners will be held:
Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM
in the barn building located at 3801 Colony Mountain Drive
More details and a full agenda will be shared via email, on the website, and on the community reader board as the date approaches. Save the date for now.
This will be your opportunity to raise questions, concerns, or ideas and discuss these things with your community. & Your attendance is very important! A quorum (participation of at least 25% of shareholders) is required in order for the meeting to proceed successfully.
Note: There are positions on the Board open for new volunteers. The current Board of Directors and their positions are listed on the Board of Directors page of our website. If you or someone you know has interest in volunteering, please contact us to learn more.
We look forward to seeing you at this year’s annual meeting!
BOIL WATER NOTICE LIFTED
Colony Mountain Community Club has just received notice from the Office of Drinking Water-Northwest Regional Office, Environmental Public Health, Washington State Department of Health: that the Boil Water Notice has been lifted, stating:
Health advisory for colony mountain is lifted. Two sets of three coliform samples were collected 24-hours apart and returned satisfactory (coliform negative). Two investigative coliform samples were also collected from the storage tanks and returned satisfactory. Skagit County Public Health performed a special purpose investigation on 8/17/2024.
You may resume normal water use as usual now. Thank you for your patience.
BOIL WATER NOTICE (remains in effect)
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Update: We are still awaiting test results from the lab on one more sample, which we hope to hear back about sometime tomorrow. Not until all samples yield negative results will the “Boil Water Notice” be cancelled.
As more information becomes available, we will continue to post updates to the website and send email/text communications. You can subscribe to get notifications of each website post by clicking the “subscribe” button on the bottom right. And to update the contact information that the CMCC uses to communicate with you click here.
DRINKING WATER WARNING: E. coli Detection
The Colony Mountain Community Club Water System, ID 14069, located in Skagit County is contaminated with E. coli bacteria.
E. coli bacteria was detected in the water supply on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. These bacteria can make you sick and are a particular concern for people with compromised immune systems.
E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes Human pathogens in these wastes can cause short-term effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a greater health risk for infants, young children, the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems.
The symptoms above are not caused only by organisms in drinking water. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice. People at increased risk should seek advice about drinking water from their health care provider.
We will consult with the State Department of Health about this incident. We will provide you notification when you no longer need to boil the water. As of Wednesday, 8/21/2024, this notice is still in effect.
For more information please contact our Water Manager: Robert Connolly or email us at info@colonymtcc.org.
Please share this notice with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly. You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
This notice was first sent to you by Colony Mountain Community Club Water System on 08/14/2024.
Additional Resources:
Public Health Advisory E.coli fact sheet Q&A
https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/drinking-water/contaminants/coliform
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