Getting Started: MRSC Resources for Water-Sewer Districts
This page, created for the Washington Association of Sewer and Water Districts (WASWD), provides an overview of the services and resources MRSC provides for water and sewer districts in Washington State, including links to key resources.
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Most water-sewer districts in Washington are eligible for MRSC's free one-on-one Ask MRSC inquiry service. Get an answer quickly from one of our trusted attorneys, policy consultants, or finance experts!
ASK MRSC - SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONThis service is provided through our contracts with WASWD and various insurance risk pools including Enduris, the Cities Insurance Association of Washington (CIAW), and the Washington Cities Insurance Authority (WCIA).
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The MRSC website offers legal and policy guidance on hundreds of local government issues, including helpful explanations, relevant statutes and court decisions, examples of different policy approaches, and recommended resources for further information.
Below are links to some key topics that may be of interest to water-sewer district staff and officials:
- Public Records Act
- Open Public Meetings Act
- Purchasing and Contracting
- Personnel
- Utility Billing
- Water Utilities
- Water Resources and Water Quality
- Sewer Utilities
- Water and Sewer Districts Listed by County
- Sample Document Library – Search or browse thousands of documents including resolutions, policies, job descriptions, rate schedules, and more
- Knowing the Territory (PDF) – Legal basics for municipal officials, including water-sewer commissioners
We also provide guidance and information on a wide variety of other topics, such as:
- Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
- Cybersecurity Resources for Local Governments
- Financial Policies Tool Kit
- Local Government Emergency Planning
- Vacancies in Local Elected Offices
- Surplus Property for Special Purpose Districts
- And much more!
Get started using the website search bar at the top of the page, or browse our Explore Topics section.
Webinars & Trainings
MRSC provides frequent, low-cost trainings on a wide variety of local government topics, including public records, open public meetings, procurement, finance, ethics, and more. Many of our trainings offer continuing education or professional development credits.
Most of our trainings are online webinars, but periodically we offer in-person training events around the state. Missed a webinar? On-demand webinars are also available.
To see the latest offerings, sign up for our e-newsletters above or visit our Training page.
MRSC Rosters
MRSC Rosters is the only statewide directory that connects public agencies with businesses for small public works projects, consulting opportunities, and goods and services. Starting July 1, 2024, MRSC Rosters will become the official state-designated roster for small public works projects, and public agency fees will be waived for public works rosters. (Fees will continue to be charged for consultant and vendor rosters.)
Also see MRSC’s Small Works Roster Manual for more information about contracting for small public works projects.
MRSC Electronic Bidding
MRSC Electronic Bidding, offered in partnership with Bonfire, allows public agencies to move their bidding processes online – including informal or roster-based procurements as well as formal sealed bids. This allows agencies to reduce their administrative effort, increase bidder participation and satisfaction, and access valuable reporting capabilities.
While the e-bidding program is administered by MRSC Rosters, it is a separate subscription and agencies can sign up for the e-bidding service even if they do not currently use MRSC Rosters.
About Us
MRSC is a nonprofit organization that helps local governments across Washington State better serve their communities by providing guidance, analysis, online tools and resources, and professional development to agency staff and elected officials. At MRSC, we believe the most effective local government is a well-informed one, and as cities, counties, and special purpose districts face rapid changes and significant challenges, we are here to help. Learn more about our: