Use the map on the following page to identify water quality concerns and water-dependent natural resources in your area.

Getting Started:

  1. Use the SEARCH function to help find a location by name, or use the INDEX MAP by tracing a square around an area to magnify a location on the map. You may also trace a square on the map using the Zoom tool and the map display will adjust to that size.
    HINT - In most cases, it is best to zoom-in to at least a county or city to view the information displayed.
  2. Choose from the left-side menu to add or remove features on your map, or select a THEME to display all related features.
    HINT - Sometimes less is more. Choose how many features you want carefully. Sometimes too many features can obscure each other. Start with one or two features that are important to you and then add supporting features until you have the map you want.
  3. For more information on a certain feature, select the name of the feature in the "Display Information For ..." drop-down box, then choose the Identify tool and click on the map feature icon of your choice.
  4. Take Action! Click "What can I do?" to find out what you can do to help protect our waters.
  5. Tell us what you think! Wed love to have your input on how to improve this resource. Please tell us how we might expand or improve.
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"How Clean is Your Water?" is designed for informational purposes only.

It is intended to provide a greater understanding of the issues affecting our regions water environment.

Do not use this tool to make decisions on anything that may affect your personal health or safety.

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Water quality or fish consumption information on this site may be incomplete or out of date. In many cases we provide links to public agencies that are charged with protecting your health and our environment, but this may not be a complete list of available resources.



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may not protect you from toxic or biological contaminants.



"How Clean is Your Water?" is a project of Puget Soundkeeper Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the waters of Puget Sound. Please visit us at www.pugetsoundkeeper.org!

This project is funded by a Public Participation Grant from Washington Department of Ecology. Although this project has been reviewed for grant consistency, it does not necessarily constitute an endorsement from the Department. Additional support provided by The Mountaineers Foundation and the Suquamish Tribe.

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